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Outlander Filming Locations: One Day Tour
4.7
343 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a thrilling Outlander experience from Edinburgh! Explore the iconic filming locations of the award-winning TV series, including castles, palaces, and mansions. Discover the real-life settings of Wentworth Prison, Black Jack Randall’s headquarters, and Claire’s herb garden in Culross. Book your one-day tour now!
Embark on a thrilling Outlander experience from Edinburgh! Explore the iconic filming locations of the award-winning TV series, including castles, palaces, and mansions. Discover the real-life settings of Wentworth Prison, Black Jack Randall’s headquarters, and Claire’s herb garden in Culross. Book your one-day tour now!
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Tuilyies Standing Stones - The tour makes a stop at the Tullyies Standing Stones for a photo opportunity.
- Culross - The journey continues to the Royal Burgh of Culross. This charming village is a perfect example of a 17th-century Scottish village. Fans of Outlander may recognize it as Claire’s herb garden and the Mercat Cross in the show’s…
- Tuilyies Standing Stones - The tour makes a stop at the Tullyies Standing Stones for a photo opportunity.
- Culross - The journey continues to the Royal Burgh of Culross. This charming village is a perfect example of a 17th-century Scottish village. Fans of Outlander may recognize it as Claire’s herb garden and the Mercat Cross in the show’s Cranesmuir Village.
- Doune Castle - The tour proceeds to Doune Castle (optional extra), known as Castle Leoch in Outlander, the home of Clan MacKenzie. This medieval fortress has also appeared in various films and TV shows, including Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. En route, the tour passes the historic Stirling Castle, majestically perched on volcanic rock overlooking the city of Stirling.
- Linlithgow Palace - The tour then heads south to the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, where there is time for lunch and a visit to Linlithgow Palace, known as Wentworth Prison in Outlander (optional extra). The palace, with its magnificent grounds and breathtaking views, was originally a relaxing retreat for the Royal Family traveling between Edinburgh and Stirling Castle.
- Blackness Castle - From Linlithgow, the tour travels to Blackness, home to Blackness Castle (optional extra), affectionately called “the ship that never sailed” due to its triangular shape extending into the Forth. In Outlander, Blackness Castle serves as the set for Fort William, the headquarters of Black Jack Randall. Looking down the Forth towards Edinburgh, visitors can see the three bridges spanning the water.
- Midhope Castle - The final stop of the day depends on the season. In summer, the tour continues to Midhope Castle (optional extra). This 16th-century townhouse served as the backdrop for Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s family home. Visitors can take photos and enjoy the atmosphere, keeping an eye out for Jamie. If Midhope is closed for filming or if the tour is in winter, the tour will instead visit the Forth Bridges. These remarkable structures, spanning three centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation, connect the Kingdom of Fife to the Lothians and are a crucial transport link for the country.
- Forth Bridge - In winter, the tour will visit the Forth Bridges instead. These remarkable structures, spanning three centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation, connect the Kingdom of Fife to the Lothians and are a crucial transport link for the country.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Live commentary on board
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- On-board restrooms
- On-board WiFi
Additional Information
Experience a single day journey exploring the shooting spots of the acclaimed television show, Outlander. Take a tour of fortresses, palaces, and mansions. Discover Linlithgow Palace, which served as Outlander’s Wentworth Prison; view Blackness Castle, the base of Black Jack Randall, and wander through the Royal Burgh of Culross, the setting of Claire’s…
Experience a single day journey exploring the shooting spots of the acclaimed television show, Outlander. Take a tour of fortresses, palaces, and mansions. Discover Linlithgow Palace, which served as Outlander’s Wentworth Prison; view Blackness Castle, the base of Black Jack Randall, and wander through the Royal Burgh of Culross, the setting of Claire’s herb garden; amongst others!
- Minimum age is 4 years old.
- Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund.
- Midhope Castle is open Apr-Sept only
- Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus.
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately.
- Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request.
- Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour’s departure time.
- Please note: from 3rd December 2024 our Edinburgh tours will depart from NCP Castle Terrace, EH1 2EW.
Location
9 Castle Terrace
Castle Terrace
Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(343 Ratings)
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Nikhil_c
Nov 29, 2024
Fantastic Outlanders Tour with Julian: Expertly Guided and Full of Fun! - Julian our trip guide was excellent in making this a memorable day out for us. She is a huge Outlanders fan and regaled us with scenes from the show, where particular scenes were shot and played songs from the show during the drive too!
She also added a few extra photo stops to let us get some beautiful clicks of the surroundings like the standing stones, kelpies, and Forth bridge.
There were quite a few roads and bridges that had been closed off for some reason but Julian expertly guided us around those and we made ot to all the spots in time! We even managed to get a few clicks of the Midhope castle even though it was closed down for the winter season!!
In the end she also shared some lovely dining options and other places to explore within the city. All in all a great day out.
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Laurie_b
Sep 14, 2024
Awesome experience - Paul B was our awesome guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly. We had a great time!
My husband has not watched Outlander but still really enjoyed the day. Paul B went above and beyond to make our experience one we will never forget!
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Adventure32674813049
Sep 9, 2024
Great tour for ANYONE, Outlander fan or not! - Great way to see six different attractions without the stress of planning and transporting yourself! Meet up was easy and fast. The bus is more like a large van - maybe 25 people capacity, though our group was only about 18 people. We left at 9:30am from Royal Mile in Edinburgh, and returned about 5:30pm. The stops were great and totally interesting to anyone - even someone unfamiliar with or uninterested in Outlander. Gave a great overview of the area. We visited:
-Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
-Blackness Castle (ft William)
-Linlithgow Palace and church (Wentworth Prison)
-Callendar House (kitchen)
-Culross (Claire’s herb garden, Cranesmuir, Geillis Duncan’s house)
-Hopetoun House (Helwater, Parisian streets, Duke of Sandrighams house)
All stops were good and were interesting in their own right, aside from being connected to Outlander (I’m leaving detailed reviews on the specific stops on their own pages). Only two downsides were 1. No lunch stop, we just had to grab and go whenever we saw something, but we really used our times to see the attractions, and there wasn’t tons of leftover time. For an all day tour, building in an extra 30-45 minutes for lunch would have been appreciated. We were starving and hangry by the end. 2. Also, in Culross, the tour of the palace was great but they limit the number of people so your ticket is timed (entrance every 15 min). We didn’t know this (no other tour was like this), so we started in the church and then headed for the palace, only to find that we had to wait 20 minutes to start the palace tour - and we only had 35 minutes or so left before departure). Had our tour guide given us a heads up, we could have purchased our tickets first, and then seen the other sights while waiting for our entrance time. That said, we did ultimately get to see the palace, but then had to rush to the bus instead of getting to walk the streets a little bit. We missed a lot of the town because of this, and it was a really interesting place!
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Xbrenzel
Sep 1, 2024
Beautiful castles perfect for any outlander fan. - First and foremost visited lallybroch(midhope) which started off the tour right with magic. Every stop after that continued the adventure. Each stop was very informative, but my favorite was Hopetoun, where in many rooms there were mini guide to tell you about what was in the room and outlander facts. Our guide Donald from edinburgh was very kind and dropped us off at the railway station for a quicker journey home. He also gave us quite a bit of information about the tour and was very helpful and interactive. This is my third tour in scotland and my favorite so far.
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Alfredo_c
Jul 18, 2024
Great tour with Candace! - We took this tour as a way to get out of the city of Edinburgh and see a few famous attractions, and it did not disappoint! What a wonderful day we had with our excellent tour guide Candace. She was kind, patient and knowledgeable, making the day a pleasant one on the road. Lots of beautiful sights to see!
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Nazuai
Jul 11, 2024
Great Outlander Experience, Awesome Tour Guide :) - The Outlander tour was so well organized and well-paced. We covered so many spots within such a short time but didn't feel rushed. Just loved it!
Mark, our driver and guide, was awesome! He is a great storyteller and we enjoyed listening to him. He is very enthusiastic and passionate about the history and culture of Scotland which made our tour even more special. He was with us most of the time and helped us take photos and find important Outlander filming spots within the castles.
Overall, great experience :)
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Teresa_n
Jul 5, 2024
Best tour ever . - The tour guide was knowledgeable, and we got to see so many great sights ! We loved it . If you liked outlander do this
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Nikolayn259
Jun 5, 2024
This one-day bus trip exceeded my expectations! - Our tour guide, Alistair, was knowledgeable, engaging, and friendly. He provided fascinating insights about the history and culture of all places, making the trip both educational and enjoyable. Hes enthusiasm was contagious, and he was always ready to answer questions.
Each stop was well-timed, giving us ample time to explore without feeling rushed.
This one-day bus trip exceeded my expectations. It was a well-organized, enjoyable, and enriching experience that I would highly recommend to anyone looking to explore Outlander places in a day.
Thanks for providing such an exceptional service!
Greetings from the bulgarian group of friends! :)
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Anne_g
Sep 12, 2024
An instructive day out with good weather - Weather was good.Staff at departure point could not have been more helpful.
Driver Marti talked a lot on the long and tedious journey out of Edinburgh. He should have his own show at the fringe.
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Alanacy3680qw
Jun 28, 2024
Great for outlander fans! - Really good overall! It would be a 5 star tour for us if the only thing you are interested in is the outlander locations. If you have an interest in the history outside of outlander, there is not enough time to get all of that information. Andrew T and Wendy were great tour guides! They were super informative and really nice to chat with. Had a great time!!
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