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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r9yhct4t7t, Jul 2026
Loved Paul! Great fun and lots to see and learn. Highly recommend this tour. Very knowledgeable about all things Scotland.
Regina_P, Jun 2026
It was a wonderful trip! We’ve seen many interesting places from the Outlander Series and that’s what we aspected, but the best was our Tour Guide Paul, who told us so many stories about the Scottish History, Habits and Culture, accompanied by Scottish music and Scottish sayings, those nine hours flew by in a flash. Absolutly fantastic!!!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Hello, thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so delighted that you had a wonderful trip and that you enjoyed not just seeing the Outlander locations but had the chance to learn more in depth about Scotland from Paul and enjoy some Scottish music too. So happy that the day whizzed by and it was so fantastic. Kind regards, Louise
Melissa_D, Jun 2026
I had an absolutely fantastic time on the Haggis Adventures Outlander Filming Locations Tour! As an Outlander fan, this was one of the highlights of my trip to Scotland.
I have been on tours before where the guide was essentially just a driver getting you from one stop to the next, so I wasn't sure what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised! Our guides, Allie (who was in training) and her fellow guide, made the day exceptional. The lead guide was a fabulous storyteller, and she shared so much about events and the history behind the filming locations, Scottish folklore, and fascinating local stories that brought each destination to life. Allie did a wonderful job as well, and together they created a fun, welcoming atmosphere.
The scenery was stunning, the itinerary was well planned, and there was a perfect balance of information, humor, and time to explore and take photos. It never felt rushed, and the passion the guides had for Scotland and its history really shone through.
I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Scotland. Whether you're a devoted Outlander fan or simply interested in Scottish history and beautiful landscapes, you'll have a memorable experience. This was so much more than a bus ride—it was a day of storytelling, history, and adventure, and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!
Laurence_G, Jun 2026
If you are an Outlander fan, and an History lover, you will not be disapointed. Steve our guide was great. He had a lot of cool informations about the places we went and was really interactive with us. I had a wonderful day 💙
Jennifer_G, Jun 2026
Loved this tour and our guide! She was funny and knowledgeable. I learned so much history on this tour.
Luc_B, Jun 2026
Great tour for Outlander fans. Our guide Wendy was great, she gave us lots of information about Scottish history and the places we visited. Definitely worth doing again if we should return to Scotland.
Suellen_R, Jun 2026
Laurie was great and funny. Highly recommend this day tour for Outlander fans and to see a bit of Scottish history
Shari_F, May 2026
Wonderful for Outlander fans and non fans alike. The tour guide was exceptional. Kept us entertained and provided a great history of the country as we drove to each location. Ample time to wander around at each location. We even got a glimpse into Scottish music as we drove.
Patrice_K, May 2026
If you’re an “Outlander” fan, you’re going to LOVE this experience. Charlie was an amazing guide. Highly recommend.
Joseph_L, May 2026
It was a great experience , you see everything from Outlander . Our tour guide Allister was excellent .
Response from Host, May 2026
Hello, we appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We are very pleased that you had a great experience on the Outlander tour and enjoyed all that Alistair brought to the tour. Kind regards, Louise
dkin4647, May 2026
Tour took us to 5 Outlander film sites. Laurie, our tour guide and driver was excellent - very informative and entertaining and kept us in time.
Ashley_L, May 2026
Great driver/guide, full of information and overall was a great experience. Got to see great pieces of pistory and locations that were used in Outlander
Karen_D, May 2026
A must have for anyone who is obsessed about Outlander or Monty Python Holy Grail, an amazing all day experience, with an epic tour guide and driver (thanks Laurie!). Educational and fun at the same time. Paid for castle entrance, trust me it is worth doing. Saw and did so much more than we expected, now having to rest up. Thank you once again Laurie x
Mark_B, May 2026
Laurie is an excellent tour guide for our Outlander Tour!! We had the best time at all the locations. She also shared some Scottish history, which was very informative. I would definitely recommend having her as your tour guide.
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.
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