From Edinburgh: The Outlander Experience Guided Tour

Departing central Edinburgh hop aboard an air-conditioned coach and Follow in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire, stop at the beautiful village of Falkland, nestled between the two Lomond Hills in the Howe of Fife. Fans of Outlander will recognize Falkland as the stand-in for Inverness, where Claire and Frank honeymoon. Our 2nd Location of the day will be the village of Culross. Several parts of Culross are used to depict the village of Cranesmuir, predominantly for season 1 of Outlander. During your time here, you'll notice many of the scenes come to life as you step into the actual shooting location of the show. Explore Doune Castle*, also known as Castle Leoch which features predominantly in season 1 of Outlander, where the exterior entrance, the courtyard and the great hall are all used in filming. Castle Leoch is a very important location within the story world as it is where many characters for season 1 are introduced & developed. The tour continues to the town of Linlithgow, famous for its palace, birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. Here, outlander fans have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, used as the set for the infamous Wentworth Prison in Outlander. Linlithgow Palace is where Outlander's Jamie was held prisoner and tortured by Black Jack Randall, one of the most intense scenes filmed during the TV series. Enjoy some time for refreshments and exploring before the next stop. Our last location of the day, Midhope Castle, a must for Outlander fans. The Midhope Castle is the external location of the Fraser family home known as Lallybroch. Spend time at the castle for photos and live out your Outlander fantasy On returning to Edinburgh, ask for directions to Bakehouse Close, a location featured in the third series of Outlander as Jamie's print house.

• On occasions DOUNE CASTLE may be substituted for BLACKNESS CASTLE
• Midhope Castle is only available March-Nov, with some occasional dates in December

Not suitable for

• Children under 6 years
• People with low level of fitness
• People with mobility impairments

What to bring

• Camera
• Cash

Know before you go

• A small number of participants is required to run the tour. In the unlikely event the minimum number is not met and your tour is cancelled, a refund, rescheduled date, or alternative tour will be offered
• Midhope Castle is only available March-Nov, with some occasional dates in December
• This tour in only conducted in English
• This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility or those who are unable to walk unaided. While the walking distances are generally not long, some locations involve uneven ground, steep hills, steps, and walks from designated coach parking areas due to access restrictions at historic sites. Please contact us before booking if you have any questions about the tour's accessibility.
• We depart opposite The Apex Hotel on Waterloo Place at 8.20