o celebrate the launch of the new film, starring Saoirse Ronan and Margot Robbie, we embarked on a month of all things “Mary” and what an exciting time it has been. We were privileged to attend the premiere and Emma had a wee chat and even got a hug from Saoirse afterwards.
Loving Outlander – Tours 2018
Sometimes it’s just nice to take time to reflect on the many fun times we have had on our Outlander Journey. From our very first tour back in 2014 to attending the first Outlander Premiere in Glasgow, Season 2 in New York (and attending the Starz after party), the fantastic Outlandish UK Gatherings – we …
Concierge Services and 5 Stars
We understand that for many of our clients that a visit to Scotland is their dream holiday and an once in lifetime experience so providing a 5 star service is always top of the list when it comes to our tours. I have always been passionate about providing excellent customer service and enjoy interacting with the …
Highlights from our Outlander Tour
Please enjoy a quick tour around some of the Outlander filming sites that are part of a our standard Outlander Tour. We are very lucky to live just minutes away from Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) and many of the other sites are within a 20-minute drive of Linlithgow. For further details please email Emma at emma@marysmeanders.co.uk …
Travelling Solo to Scotland
Is Scotland a good place to be a solo traveller? Yes absolutely it is. The locals are friendly, there is a good transport system and its gorgeous. You do of course need to be sensible, don’t put yourself into any uncomfortable or dangerous situations and keep an eye on your belongings. Just like you would …
Mixing Kilts and Innovation!
Last year we attended the launch of Visit Scotland’s Year of Innovation, Architecture and Design where we were encouraged to think of ways that our business could embrace this theme. It was at this event we spoke with Craft Scotland and picked up a flyer for The Border Kilt School and immediately thought there’s potential …
Our Outlander Inspired Dinner Show Returns
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Scotland Now review of Outlander Tour and Show
FOR fans of the Outlander books, it’s impossible not to be seduced by imagining fierce, kilt-clad highlanders and misty stone fortresses. Then there’s the lure of real places with high drama where the story was filmed. Our small group, led by guide Anne, consisted of four women and two men but everyone had at least …
Visit Scotland Press Release – Taste of Outlander
Press Release • Jul 03, 2015 10:37 BST Fans of the hit television series Outlander can satisfy their hunger for more Jamie and Claire adventures with the launch of a new dinner show inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s bestselling books. VisitScotland Information Centres in Edinburgh’s Princes Street and at Edinburgh Airport are now selling tickets for …
The Outlander Podcast 100th Episode
Last month we were thrilled to have Ginger & Summer from The Outlander Podcast at our Taste of Outlander Dinner Show. Here is their 100th Podcast in which they talk about their impression of Linlithgow, The Star and Garter Hotel and of course the show. Please sit down and have a listen and of course …
Free Linlithgow Tours for Mary’s
In honour of the new Mary Queen of Scots statue being unveiled at Linlithgow Palace this weekend we are offering FREE tours of Linlithgow to Mary’s and Marie’s for the month of May. The statue was kindly donated to Historic Scotland by The Marie Stuart Society after a major fundraising campaign. To book this tour, you …
A Snap Shot Of Linlithgow
Day trip to Linlithgow – plan your visit
Coming to Scotland in 2015? A great day trip is to visit Linlithgow, West Lothian. We are just 20 miles from Edinburgh and there are direct trains from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling. What is there to do? Well of course there are our tours – a 90 minute tour of our Royal Burgh, Ghost Walks and Outlander …
Outlander Tour – Coming soon
What a great time at Mary’s Meanders HQ it is. Will we wear Jamie or Claire masks? Will Anne sing the theme tune on the tour bus? The creation and planning of tour is hard work but we are having a lot of fun working on this tour. We have been visiting the filming sets, …
Beginners guide to The Marches
June 12, 2014 – June 12, 2014 Lowport Centre Information Board Map and Directions | Register Description: New to Linlithgow or perhaps a local who wants to know more about the history and heritage of The Marches? Join us for 90 minutes on the eve of The Crying of the Marches 12th June at 19:30 …
Daring escapes from Linlithgow’s jail
In the early 19th century robbery in Linlithgow was a serious crime. So serious in fact that three men were hanged in the burgh for robbery during that time – Ralph Woodness in 1819, and Alexander McDonald and his accomplice Charles Jamieson in 1770. Once caught and sentenced such criminals would be kept in ‘the …
