It all began early in summer 2014. We were happily touring around Linlithgow with the odd adventure into the wider world of Mary Queen of Scots and Ancestral tours when BAM!- the force of nature that is Outlander grabbed us and sucked us in. We started to notice odd little notices on lamp posts –LOC, BASE etc. and there was some …
Linlithgow’s St Michael’s Spire
Here’s the first of our new mini series “Anne’s Anecdotes” – under a minute facts and features from our travels.
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 Special Mary Queen of Scots Tour
Written by Anne – It was my great pleasure to design a specialist tour for our visitor, following in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots. We visited as many locations that were important to Mary as we could in a few days. (Unfortunately, we didn’t have time to make it to The Borders in …
Outlander Glasgow Premiere
Last night Anne and I attended the Amazon Prime Premier of Outlander. We enjoyed dinner & a catch up with our Outlandish UK friends before heading over to the Grosvenor Cinema in Ashton Lane. Here are just a few photos of the night and yes we did ask if we could take Jamie home with …
A quick tour of Linlithgow
Trip Advisor Reviews of Mary’s Meanders
Here are some of our new reviews from 2015. “A great day in Linlithgow and wonderful Outlander Scottish Music” Reviewed 11 March 2015 My wife and I visited Linlithgow as part of a tour with Mary’s Meanders organised by Emma and Anne. It was our first visit and they gave us a wonderful insight into …
Mary’s Meanders partners with Arnold Clark
We are delighted to announce that we are now partners with Arnold Clark car hire. If you book any tour with us you can avail of our discounted rates. With branches in Edinburgh, Glasgow and Prestwick airports their staff provide a friendly Scottish welcome & an excellent customer service and did you know they give you …
A Snap Shot Of Linlithgow
A Taste of Outlander Dinner & Show
You are invited to join us for an evening of traditional Scottish food and entertainment inspired by the popular TV series Outlander. Set in Jacobean surroundings, it will include a three course meal inspired by Outlander Kitchen, with traditional Scottish music and entertainment. It’s a must do for any fans on the Outlander Trail. …
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 …
Mary Queen of Scots
Taken from History Scotland Facebook page Mary Queen of Scots was born at Linlithgow Palace on this day in 1542, the only surviving child of King James V and Mary of Guise. Mary’s father King James died six days after her birth following the Battle of Solway Moss. Mary was baptisted at the Church of …
Outlander Themed Dinner & Show
Fans of the hugely popular Outlander books and the TV series, currently airing in the USA, are flocking to Scotland to visit the settings where the books are based – around Inverness and Culloden, and the filming sets for the TV series. These include local sites such as Blackness Castle, Linlithgow Palace and Beecraigs woods. …
Our First Outlander Tour
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, …
Guided Cycling Tour – Falkirk Wheel to The Kelpies
Book now for the unique experience of cycling from The Falkirk Wheel to The Kelpies on one of our electric bike guided tours. These tours offer all the fun and exercise that only an electric bike can offer whilst pointing out the many points of interest and history of the area along the way. Discover …
Royal Burgh Tour Package
NEW FOR 2014 – The Royal Burgh Tour Package – Adults £20 Children £9 1 ticket – 4 Amazing Tours – 1 Great Price! Mary’s Meanders have joined forces with our friends at Queensferry Tours, Stirling Walking Tours and Discover Dunfermline to create an exclusive walking tour package that allows you to take in the …
Guided Cycling Tours
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with Easygo Electric Bikes who are based in Linlithgow’s Mill Road Industrial Estate. We are currently mapping out the tours and are aiming to launch them on June 28th. There will be 2 different options – 5 1/2 hour tour 90 minute tour Minimum number for booking …
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 …
2 for 1 offer for May 29th Photography Tour
We are offering a 2 for 1 deal for our Photography Tour on May 29th 2014. Just book for one person and then email the name of your guest to emma@marysmeanders.co.uk Please have a look at the Photography Tours page of the website for full details of the tour.
#naturalLinlithgow: a John Muir Festival Photography Tour exclusive
As part of the John Muir Festival and Homecoming 2014, Mary’s Meanders is offering a photographic tour of the natural surroundings of Linlithgow. The loch and its surroundings provide many photographic opportunities and the emphasis will be on natural Linlithgow. We have developed a series of sessions that will show you what to look for …
