If you have found yourself caught in the swashbuckling adventure, magical fantasy, and romance of the Outlander TV series, here’s your chance to experience the lush scenery and dramatic Scottish Castles for yourself.
From magnificent castles, austere fortresses and breath-taking landscapes, discover them all on the Iconic Outlander Locations Tour. Enjoyed by Diana Gabaldon in March 2019 with Visit Scotland, European Journalists.
Number of guests: 1-3 For more than 3 guests, please contact us here for a personal quote
Meeting Point: Linlithgow near Midhope Castle. Easily accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow
Language: Available in English – French & German upon request
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During the Classic Outlander Tour, you will discover:
- Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
- Culross Village (Cranesmuir & S2 locations)
- Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) (dependent on filming restrictions)
- Blackness Castle (Fort William)
- Hopetoun House (dependent on opening hours)
Experiences:
This is a tour based on, and immersed, in the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon. Although the books are set in the Highlands, the filming of the Starz TV series took place in Central Scotland, with a number of the filming sites on the doorstep of our base in Linlithgow.
We will start our journey in the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Linlithgow.
During the drive to our first destination, Doune, we will pass the Kelpies, Scotland’s latest tourist attraction. Doune is home of the 14th Century castle used in as the Outlander filming site for Castle Leoch, the home of The MacKenzie Clan.
On to Culross, a perfectly preserved example of a 17th century town, where you can picture Jamie & Claire wandering around the cobbled streets. This is the setting for the fictional town of Cranesmuir. Many of the buildings feature in the show, the witch trial takes place at the Mercat Cross and Claire’s herb garden is the beautiful stepped garden behind Culross Palace.
We continue with a short drive over the river where you will get fabulous views of the iconic Forth Rail Bridge and then it is onto Hopetoun House if touring with us on their open days.
Next we will visit Lallybroch also known as Midhope Castle and seat on those iconic steps!
Our final stop, Blackness Castle is a formidable fortress sitting on the banks of the River Forth and is the filming site for Fort William, the stronghold of the infamous Black Jack Randall.
* If we have time at the end of the day you will have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming site for Wentworth Prison.
There will be an opportunity for you to purchase lunch on this tour.
Please note:
- Tours run with a summer (Mar – Sep) and winter (Oct – Feb) itinerary. Email us directly to book in winter
- Entry fees, meals & drinks, gratuity not included
- The entrance fees listed below are for guidance only and can change at any time.
- Midhope Castle may close for filming or game shooting events.
- Itineraries may also change at short notice due to local events, covid restrictions
- Many of the locations on this tour have uneven terrain or cobblestones and are not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.
Tour Details
Duration:
8 hours
Meeting Point:
Linlithgow Train Station, Station Road, Linlithgow, (Map here) – 20 mins by train from Edinburgh, 30 mins by train from Glasgow (How to book a train ticket)
Tour Departs:
Apr -Sept: 9:00am
Oct – Apr: 9:30am
Tour Returns:
By 5pm Summer 4pm Winter hours Linlithgow Train Station, Station Road, Linlithgow
What to bring
- Your tour confirmation email
- Comfortable footwear, such as walking boots, trainers and sneakers
- Cash, credit card, or Historic Scotland Explorer Pass for entrance fees
Cancellation Policy
48 hours or more before start: 100% refunds. After that time: no refunds. (Terms and Conditions)
Inclusions
Guide and Transport
Exclusions
Entry Fees
Meals
Gratuities (Optional)
