Outlander Explorer

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Highlights

Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)

Culross (Cranesmuir)

Falkland (1940s Inverness)

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Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)

Blackness Castle (Fort William)

Itinerary

Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from Outlander, with a local guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories which inspired Diana Gabaldon. We take you on a journey to some of the most famous Outlander filming locations such as Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie, and the impressive Blackness Castle, the setting for Fort William. Your guide will share the history behind each location, making this Outlander tour from Edinburgh the perfect journey for fans eager to step into Scotland’s storied past.

day 1Outlander Explorer

Our Outlander tour starts with a journey through Edinburgh's Old and New Town, before we head to our first stop, Midhope Castle* – the real-life ‘Lallybroch’ and Jamie Fraser’s home.
We then visit Doune Castle*, one of Scotland’s best preserved medieval castles and used as the filming location for ‘Castle Leoch’ in Outlander. The castle is also featured as Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Our journey takes us on to the Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance and the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs. We spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of ‘Cranesmuir’ where Claire was accused of witchcraft. This charming village is the most complete example of a 17th and 18th century burgh in Scotland today.
After lunch we continue to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940’s Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings it gives a good representation of this period.
Our final filming location of the day is the impressive Blackness Castle*, featured as Fort William in the series. The castle also treats us to awe-inspiring views of the iconic Forth Bridge, inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Our Outlander tour wraps up as we return to Edinburgh in the early evening.
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Passionate Local GuideAudio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones

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Live Commentary & Storytelling in EnglishSmall Group TourForeign Language Audio Guides AvailableFull Refund if Cancelled More Than 24 hours in Advance

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