Outlander Film Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 9 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Scotland’s rugged landscapes and historic castles provide a spectacular backdrop to the hit TV series "Outlander," but you’ll need a guide if you want to follow in the footsteps of your favorite characters. This full-day, small-group tour from Edinburgh includes an air-conditioned vehicle and visits memorable filming locations such as Doune Castle, Culross, and Falkland. Make the most of your trip by upgrading to include admission to all of the historic attractions.
- Check off plenty of Outlander film locations in just one day
- Choose whether to include admission to each historic location
- Enjoy the relaxed pace of a small-group tour
- Benefit from your expert guide's local insights into filming
What's Included
- Local English Speaking Guide
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Doune, Midhope & Blackness entry not included unless option selected. Can be purchased at check-in.
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Highland Explorer Tours60 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK
This tour will depart at 8:45 am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in for the tour.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:45 am
Itinerary
Make your own way to the central meeting location in the morning. Traveling aboard an air-conditioned coach, head west into the Scottish countryside to discover the dramatic scenery that served as the backdrop to the "Outlander" TV series.
Stop to visit Midhope Castle, the filming location for Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser's home. Next, head to Doune Castle, which doubles up as Castle Leoch on-screen. Then, continue to the county of Fife to see the village of Culross, better known as "Cranesmuir," the village where Claire was accused of witchcraft.
After lunch (own expense), spend time exploring Falkland, where the show’s Inverness scenes were shot, before continuing to other key Outlander sites, including Blackness Castle, or Fort William.
After an Outlander-inspired day, return to Edinburgh, where your tour ends back on the Royal Mile.
Stop to visit Midhope Castle, the filming location for Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser's home. Next, head to Doune Castle, which doubles up as Castle Leoch on-screen. Then, continue to the county of Fife to see the village of Culross, better known as "Cranesmuir," the village where Claire was accused of witchcraft.
After lunch (own expense), spend time exploring Falkland, where the show’s Inverness scenes were shot, before continuing to other key Outlander sites, including Blackness Castle, or Fort William.
After an Outlander-inspired day, return to Edinburgh, where your tour ends back on the Royal Mile.
1
Midhope Castle
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
2
Doune Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
3
Culross
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Falkland
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Blackness Castle
55 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- A maximum of 10 people per booking
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5. Anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. There are no maximum age restrictions.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- There are days when Doune Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. We will then visit Linlithgow Palace in its place. Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and a filming location for Outlander, requires a local entry fee.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- Due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour runs on a bigger bus.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,902 reviews
Gillian_S, Apr 2026
It's not a guided tour but our driver Cliff gave us such a lot of information as we travelled to the various places
Susan_M, Apr 2026
We had a great day! Ryan P was so much fun. He was knowledgeable and entertaining. I was not an Outlander fan and went on the tour with friends that watch Outlander. I enjoyed the history about the locations.
Lisa_L, Apr 2026
We as a family really enjoyed this tour. For those who don’t know the Outlander story it’s still a great tour. Because you get to see historical Scottish landmarks and Castle ruins, and if you are an Outlander fan it’s fun to see some of the areas used in filming. Our guide Charlie was fun. She was knowledgeable and told great stories. The only thing I would suggest is perhaps a little more time for the lunch break. The local eateries in Culross can’t really handle the volume of people coming from the tours and it’s really hard to eat in the time provided.
Stephanie_S, Feb 2026
We had a fantastic day! All of the locations were amazing, and our tour guide, Torva, was exceptional. He had a great deal of knowledge and was a great storyteller, and we loved the Outlander music during the ride!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello, thank you for your 5 star review for the Outlander tour. We are so glad you had a fun experience and that you found Torva to be exceptional, he really is the Outlander expert and the music played along the way adds to the experience. So happy that you enjoyed your day. Kind regards, Louise
Carrie_B, Jan 2026
Cliff was a wonderful guide and driver who was very up to date on Outlander trivia and told us tons of fun facts about the filming and the locations. As one location was being used currently for filming he took us to a very cool secret location not on the list that features heavily in Blood of my Blood which the production had just stopped using a week ago!
Recommend wearing hiking boots and dressing appropriately for weather. You will spend thirty minutes to an hour at each location and a good bit of that is outside. Bus/shuttle had USB port chargers and space overhead for a backpack. Try not to sit in the far back if you're prone to motion sickness!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hello Carrie,
Thank you for such a detailed review. We are so happy to read that you had such a memorable tour experience with us.
We will be sure to pass on your kind words about Cliff and so happy to hear you enjoyed having him as your guide.
We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon.
Kind regards
Karis
Myradele_B, Jan 2026
Very interesting commentaries by Wendi on this tour and learned so much about Scottish history. Overall a lovely tour out and into various filming locations. Highly recommend especially if you’re an Outlander fan.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for taking the time to share your positive experience. We are proud to share interesting information about Scotland's rich history which provides context to many of the filming locations featured on tour and its great to hear that Wendi's insight and commentary was valued!
We hope you will join us in future to explore even more of Scotland!
Kind regards,
Amy
Highland Explorer Tours
Brielle_C, Jan 2026
Wonderful tour!! Def worth every penny! Our guide was amazing and thoughtful. Would def book this tour again! Also the seats in the bus were super comfortable!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Hi
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review of your recent tour.
We are delighted to read that you had such an enjoyable time on tour with us. We will be sure to pass on your kind words and feedback.
We are happy to hear that you enjoyed the music and history.
We look forward to welcoming you back on tour with us again soon.
Kind Regards
Keith, Reservations, Highland Explorer Tours
Debbi_R, Nov 2025
Able to enjoy all aspects of Outlander filming locations. Even Sams voice during a commentator description
Susanne_M, Nov 2025
If your an outlander fan this tour satisfies all your location needs , the locations are all in beautiful settings , you get a wonderful commentary about history integrated with the outlander series , Connor was very entertaining and informative, obviously passionate about Scottish history
Lisa_V, Oct 2025
Wendi is incredibly nice and friendly. It was a pleasure having her as our guide. She was very knowledgeable about the Outlander series and the sites we visited.
Francisco_N, Oct 2025
This was a great tour to do from Edinburgh to see sites featured in the show Outlander. In case one was not familiar with the show, it was still worth learning about the history behind the various locations we visited.
daniel_m, Oct 2025
Great experience. Driver was knowledgeable and entertaining. Learned a lot about film sites as well as Scottish history and culture. A great way to spend the day.
Janet_W, Oct 2025
Sophie was our tour guide and she was our guide. She made the trip fun and was very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review.
We will be sure to pass on your positive words to the wonderful Sonia.
We hope to see you again soon!
Kind Regards, EJ - Sales and Reservations
Amanda_L, Sep 2025
If you're an Outlander fan, this is an absolute MUST DO on your Scotland itinerary. We saw so many incredible places that were featured in key moments of the show. Our guide, Alistair, was an Outlander fan with lots of fun knowledge and played an excellent playlist as we were driving around. He kept us entertained and on schedule.
dmhebbert, Sep 2025
Perfect for the Outlander fan and Scottish history buff. Loved the inside story our tour guide Connor offered.
Catherine_C, Sep 2025
We had a great day seeing key Outlander filming sites on our day trip from Edinburgh. Our guide Wendy was informative and funny. Paying the castle admission fees in advance may entry so easy.
Heather_A, Sep 2025
This was an incredible tour. Seeing these locations in person was mind blowing. Our driver Connor was friendly and chock full of historical knowledge, really added to the fun of the day . Only one suggestion more than 20 minute stop in Falkland in necessary, we felt quite rushed. We would highly recommend this tour company, professional and knowledgeable and every team member wished me a Happy Birthday !!
HEATHER_A, Sep 2025
Laurie Anderson was a great tour guide. She was knowledgeable, entertaining and a joy to be with. I would recommend this tour to any Outlander fan.
Douglas_W, Sep 2025
Very entertaining, Charlie was a fantastic tour guide/driver and comic. The tour was well thought out with great locations with both historical and movie facts.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Hello, thank you for taking the time to share your kind feedback for our amazing Charlie! Her bubbly energy brightens every tour and we are so pleased that you appreciated the informative commentary and entertainment provided alongside opportunity to discover some of the famous filming locations from the Outlander series.
We hope to welcome you back on another adventure in the future!
Kind regards,
Amy
Highland Explorer Tours
Jennifer_B, Aug 2025
Lord Torva (apparently he is indeed a Lord) was an amazing guide, catering to the Outlander fans and history buffs. Excellent stories and knowledge of the books/show. Highly recommend!
Dinah_S, Aug 2025
Our tour driver and guide was pleasant, knowledgeable, friendly, polite and patient. Time spent on each destination was sufficient. No issues with stops for restrooms and snacks. Ride was comfortable and I felt safe during the tour. Did not only learn about Outlander filming locations but also about history. Enjoyed the Outlander filming locations visited esp. the Midhope Castle. The pick-up/drop-off point was near all the souvenir shops and restaurants, so we checked them out after the tour. Would definitely recommend this tour.
Loretta_S, Aug 2025
Dave is an EXCEPTIONAL Tour guide. We have been on many vacations, he us hands down the best!!
He even took us to the abbey where William the Bruce is buried. It was a fantastic addition to an already fabulous tour!!
Amanda_C, Jul 2025
We had a great day with Cara!! She knew sooo much history about Scotland as well as Outlander facts. All of her Scotland history ties in with Outlander! It was great!!
Deborah_W, Jul 2025
It was well organized and clearly described on the website. We had plenty of time to see each location. It does involve some uneven stone stairs if you want to go inside the castles. Got to see the most important locations from the first several episodes. It was fascinating and a lot of fun. It is a long day with a lot of bus riding but a very comfortable bus and absolutely worth it. You will want to get the ticket that allows you to go inside the castles.
Bev_K, Jun 2025
If you are an outlander fan, you will absolutely love this trip! Hold onto your hat because it’s super windy everywhere.
Andrea_W, Jun 2025
Sophie was a terrific driver and even made sure we avoided a “Dukes of Hazard” experience. ;-) She was very informative about what we were going to see, when and for how long, and most importantly, how it was significant to Outlander series and to Scottish history. I thoroughly enjoyed being in a smaller group (16) versus a big bus. It enabled us to get up close parking and not having to have longer stops just because of sheer size of group.
Diane_L, Jun 2025
We really enjoyed the tour and it was just what we wanted it to be. Laura was our guide and she made the experience even better.
Kim_C, Jun 2025
This tour was great. Our travel guide, Connor, was awesome. We loved that we got to see inside the castles as they (mostly) originally were. My only complaint was the we didn’t have 1 1/2 hrs in Culross, which is where we were supposed to have lunch and sight see. All we had time for was lunch which is extremely disappointing because that what happened there was a pretty significant part of the tour.
AnneMarie_F, Jun 2025
There is no better way to link a memory with a site in a glorious series like Outlander. Your learning& appreciation for the time period, struggles, culture, & people increases exponentially!
We loved Ry & his kind & thoughtful guidance.
Do it!
Alyssa_A, Jun 2025
We had a great time exploring all the film locations for outlander! One of the castles audio tour even had the voice of Jamie narrating it! So cool.
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