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Explore the real filming locations of the Outlander saga on a full-day trip from Edinburgh, through castles, historic villages and 18th-century Scottish Lowland landscapes.
This full-day excursion travels from Edinburgh to some of the real filming locations of the Outlander saga, based on Diana Gabaldón's novels and set in Scotland in 1743, at the dawn of the last Jacobite uprising.
The first stop is Blackness Castle, known as "the ship that never sailed", a 15th-century fortification that served as a port for the nearby royal burgh of Linlithgow and became one of the most advanced artillery fortifications of its time in the 16th century. Only the exterior of the castle is visited, where fans of the series will recognize the exteriors of Fort William and the scene in which Jamie Fraser is whipped by Jonathan Randall. From there, the route continues to Midhope Castle, Jamie Fraser's house known in the saga as Lallybroch, a 16th-century tower house that has become a pilgrimage site for fans of the series.
The next stop is Linlithgow Palace, a residence of the Stuart kings in the 15th and 16th centuries and the birthplace of James V and Mary, Queen of Scots, whose facade and corridors represent Wentworth Prison in the series. At this stop, travelers can choose to explore the town and view the palace from the outside, or purchase a ticket and visit its interior.
The route continues to the village of Doune, where the scheduled lunch stop takes place and where Doune Castle is located, an optional visit not included in the price. It is a medieval fortress on the banks of the River Teith that represents Castle Leoch in the saga.
The next stop is Culross, a 17th-century village on the north shore of the Firth of Forth, with well-preserved stone cottages, dominated by its palace with its distinctive yellow color and the ruins of a Cistercian abbey. There you can recognize Cranesmuir, the village closest to Castle Leoch, the prosecutor's house where Geillis Duncan lived, and the palace gardens, used as Claire's garden.
The last stop is Falkland, a 16th-century village in the heart of Fife, with cobbled streets and colorful houses overlooked by Falkland Palace, a former residence of the Scottish kings, whose exteriors and gardens were used to recreate scenes from the series. Before heading back to Edinburgh, the guide is available to answer questions and share recommendations about other saga locations in the city.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive 20 minutes before departure time
● The tour will not operate on December 25
● Eating inside the bus is allowed; we recommend a light snack or lunch, especially on long stretches, to make the most of stop time
● We recommend bringing suitable clothing for this type of trip, as the weather in Scotland can be cold even in peak summer
● We recommend bringing appropriate, comfortable and waterproof footwear
● This tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility
● Since April 2025, European Union citizens must have an ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) and a valid passport to enter the United Kingdom
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss or damage of personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Professional driver and guide service in Italian
✔ Transportation in high-end vehicles for 8, 16, 19, 36 or 55 passengers
✔ Mandatory insurance
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transportation to the meeting point
✖ Entrance to Midhope Castle (must be booked separately by the traveler)
✖ Entrance to Linlithgow Palace (must be booked separately by the traveler)
✖ Entrance to Doune Castle (must be booked separately by the traveler)
✖ Meals (the scheduled lunch stop is in Doune, which offers options to eat on site)
✖ Entrance fees, food and drinks unless expressly specified in the tour inclusions
✖ Other unspecified services
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows will not be eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
190 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1QS, Scotland, at the entrance to Old Fishmarket Close. Guides can be identified by their uniform with the company logo and white umbrellas.