Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour
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Edinburgh, Scotland
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Swap the usual sightseeing tours for the chance to discover the palaces and castles of the "Outlander" TV series on this tour from Edinburgh. Visit some of the sites that starred in the fictional Jacobite saga, including Linlithgow Palace, the setting of Wentworth Prison; and Culross, the setting of Claire’s herb garden. Throughout the tour enjoy guide commentary with fun behind-the-scenes stories about the show.
- Check off multiple *Outlander* filming locations in a day
- Hear insider stories about characters and filming from your guide
- Round-trip transport from Edinburgh ensures a hassle-free experience
- Great photo opportunities—including Linlithgow Palace
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Live commentary on board
- Food and drinks
- Attraction Tickets
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Timberbush ToursNCP Castle Terrace Car Park, Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, UK
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End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.8:45 am
Itinerary
Depart Edinburgh by comfortable vehicle, and journey along the Firth of Forth.
Learn about Outlander, the historical time-travel TV series based on Diana Gabaldon’s stories, and hear trivia about its characters and Scotland’s history.
In the summer months, stop for photos at 16th-century Midhope Castle, used as Lallybroch Castle, and visit Blackness Castle, the 15th-century fortress that doubled as Black Jack’s headquarters.
Explore the castle (own expense), seeing why it’s called 'the ship that never sailed,’ before traveling to Linlithgow. Take a stroll around this small town or visit ruined Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and setting of Wentworth Prison, where Jamie was imprisoned.
Continue to the village of Culross whose medieval houses perfectly illustrate 18th-century Scotland, and see Mercat Cross, used as fictional Cranesmuir.
View the Culross Palace gardens, home of Claire’s herb garden, and after refreshments (own expense) at the Biscuit Café, take photos of the Tuileries standing stones (time-dependent).
Finally, visit Falkland (the setting of Inverness) and have time to visit the palace and gardens (own expense) before a final photo stop at South Queensferry and a ride back to Edinburgh.
Learn about Outlander, the historical time-travel TV series based on Diana Gabaldon’s stories, and hear trivia about its characters and Scotland’s history.
In the summer months, stop for photos at 16th-century Midhope Castle, used as Lallybroch Castle, and visit Blackness Castle, the 15th-century fortress that doubled as Black Jack’s headquarters.
Explore the castle (own expense), seeing why it’s called 'the ship that never sailed,’ before traveling to Linlithgow. Take a stroll around this small town or visit ruined Linlithgow Palace, the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, and setting of Wentworth Prison, where Jamie was imprisoned.
Continue to the village of Culross whose medieval houses perfectly illustrate 18th-century Scotland, and see Mercat Cross, used as fictional Cranesmuir.
View the Culross Palace gardens, home of Claire’s herb garden, and after refreshments (own expense) at the Biscuit Café, take photos of the Tuileries standing stones (time-dependent).
Finally, visit Falkland (the setting of Inverness) and have time to visit the palace and gardens (own expense) before a final photo stop at South Queensferry and a ride back to Edinburgh.
1
Tuilyies Standing Stones
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Culross
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
3
Doune Castle
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
4
Linlithgow Palace
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
5
Blackness Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
6
Midhope Castle
1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included
7
Forth Bridge
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- 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.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 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
4.8
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Shannon_C, Jul 2026
Fantastic trip! Gary is awesome & knowledgeable. Plays fun outlander music. The castles are a workout. But given a perfect amount of time to see them.
JPaul_C, Jul 2026
Wonderful tour of sights related to the Outlander Series. I haven’t watched the show, and I still enjoyed it. The sites are beautiful, and Lorna was a fabulous guide!
MariaReynolds_B, Jul 2026
This tour was absolutely worth the money and the day trip to see the various sites in Scotland, including many sites where "Outlander" was filmed. Our tour guide, Gary, was so knowledgeable about every stop we visited. He was very kind and polite, very professional throughout the entire tour. Our tour gave us the freedom to roam and explore on our own, within a time limit. It was nice for my husband and I to simply visit what we wanted to visit without having to follow our tour group around. The sites were stunning; the castles, the countryside, the weather held up nicely as an added bonus. I highly recommend this tour for not only any "Outlander" fan, but anyone who has never been to Scotland before. It is absolutely worth the money and time!
Greg_W, Jul 2026
Very nice tour. Excellant tour guide. It hit all the right spots. If you like the show, you'll love this tour.
Leslie_W, Jun 2026
We had Adam as a tour guide and he was amazing! Very friendly and knowledgeable. Would recommend this tour (with Adam of course) to anyone visiting Scotland!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us such a kind review.
We are sure Adam will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour with them, we will be sure to pass your kind comments onto them.
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed his knowledge of history and his humour
We hope to welcome you back on tour one day soon!
Kind regards,
Timberbush team
Christie_J, Jun 2026
LOVED this experience!! Vixi was fabulous with her knowledge on the history of the locations and how it connected to outlander or the story. She went above and beyond to make sure we all had a good time and you can tell she is also passionate about Outlander and history! With great stories shared along the way. Always appreciate a tour that feels included and informative as a solo traveler and got to meet some other fun solo travelers! And let’s be honest seeing the sites filmed in Outlander was super special!!! That show introduced Scotland to me, so I knew I had to see for myself and this tour was perfect to accomplish that! Thank you!!
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for taking time out of your day to leave us such a kind review.
We are sure Vix will be happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour with them, we will be sure to pass your kind comments onto them.
We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed her knowledge of history and that you felt she went "above and beyond"
We hope to welcome you back on tour one day soon!
Kind regards,
Timberbush team
Mark_O, Jun 2026
Lorna is an amazing guide - super friendly, entertaining, and a font of information about the history of the castles, as well as Scotland.
We picked this tour because we were able to see Doune and Blackness castles and Linlithgow Palace with plenty of time at each location.
Whether you are an Outlander fan or a history enthusiast, this was truly a singular experience and I recommend it highly.
Jason_L, Jun 2026
This is an awesome tour! Our guide, Marty, was amazing! Highly recommend! The sights were incredible!
Mary_A, Jun 2026
We had a wonderful tour guide. Linda was knowledgeable and so much fun. We went to so many "Outlander" places. It was a great day!
Lisa_R, Jun 2026
Linda was very knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. Gave us a great insight into some Scotland history also
Cindi_M, Jun 2026
Great Outlander experience and beautiful castles and scenery. Linda was a great guide…very knowledgeable and fun! I would recommend. We even got to see some Hairy Coos!
Rusten_H, Jun 2026
This was a fun and relaxing trip. My wife is the big Outlander fan but I’ve watched it with her. Was enjoyable and Linda was great.
Benjamin_M, Jun 2026
Jillian was wonderful. Her driving was excellent! She has obviously been driving the area for a long time. There were a lot of spots we hit.
Lisa_S, Jun 2026
This tour took us to lots of interesting castles. Perfect for Outlander fans. And our guide, Marty, was entertaining and knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your review!
We are delighted to hear that you had a great time on tour with Marty! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the Outlander tour! Some of the locations they shoot the show are outstanding and can make you feel like you're in the show!
We hope to welcome you back on tour with us someday soon!
Best wishes,
Elizabeth
Richard_M, Jun 2026
We had a great day with Andrew T!! Excellent Guide - full of information and facts and a good sense of humor. Made the tour very memorable. Thank you.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Hi Richard,
Thank you for the kind review!
It's lovely to hear that Andrew made such a positive impact on your experience!
We hope to welcome you on tour again soon!
Best wishes,
Faye
Teresa_C, Jun 2026
You get to see lots of filming locations from Outlander. They are interesting historically, too. Our guide, Jillian, was great. Only small disappointment was the standing stones are not from the show and you can't go touch them. Really enjoyed seeing more of Scotland.
Response from Host, Jun 2026
Good evening,
Thank you for your message.
We are so pleased to hear that you had such a posotive experience with Jillian, and we will be sure to pass on your kind words.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the Outlander tour! Some of the locations they shoot the show are outstanding and can make you feel like you're in the show!
Kind regards,
Hannah
Susan_G, May 2026
Great tour! They curated a day that truly maximized our time and included an impressive number of sites. The tour matched the listing accurately, and communication from the tour operator was excellent throughout. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable about both Outlander and Scottish history, which added so much depth and context to the experience. If you’re an Outlander fan, this tour is absolutely worth the investment.
Response from Host, May 2026
We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with one of our knowledgeable and passionate driver-guides and enjoyed his commentary. We are glad you enjoyed the views throughout the day and hope you were able to take some great photos. We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!
All the best,
Teri_V, May 2026
The tour was lots of fun. I love getting to go to all of the castles. It really made my birthday great one.
Victoria_S, May 2026
Shadiq was amazing! He made our Outlander tour so much better. Very entertaining!! Thank you for an amazing experience ❤️
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you very much for taking the time to offer us such lovely feedback on your tour to
We’re pleased to hear that you enjoyed your time exploring Scotland with us and we’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to your Driver-Guide Shadiq
We hope to welcome you on tour with us again soon.
Deanna_A, May 2026
Thoroughly enjoyed our tour. Scott’s vast knowledge of Scottish history and his wit and humor kept us entertained. Highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2026
Hi there,
It means so much to hear such positive feedback about our tours, so thank you for taking the time to leave us a review!
Please don't be a stranger, we hope to welcome you back on tour with us someday soon!
We will be sure to pass on your positive feedback to Scott
Kind regards,
Hannah
Lynda_H, Apr 2026
This trip was wonderful! Vix was our driver and story teller and she was awesome! She kept us entertained and laughing the entire trip. She is patient and kind and even waited in us at one stop because we got time mixed up. Highly recommend for any castle lovers out there or Outlander!!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hello there,
thank you for your review.
We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with one of our knowledgeable and passionate guide Vix and enjoyed their commentary. We are glad you enjoyed the views throughout the day and hope you were able to take some great photos.
We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!
All the best,
Hannah
Melissa_G, Apr 2026
Seeing the castles was just amazing! Our tour guide was Vix and was just as excited as the group was. Highly recommend!
Matthew_B, Apr 2026
If you are an Outlander fan then this is a must. And hope you get Lorna as your guide. She made the excursion AWSOME!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there,
Many thanks for your feedback on our Outlander tour!
We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your day and that you had such a positive experinece with Lorna, we will pass your feedback on to the management team.
We hope we will be able to take you on one of our tours again in the future.
Kind regards,
Hannah
Michelle_H, Apr 2026
So many castles…this was such a great tour for historians and Outlander fans alike! Saw some of our favorites from the show! Linda was AMAZING as she was just the right balance of knowledge and humor, and also allowed some quiet time on the bus. One suggestion - all the castles require extra payment to get in so it makes it more difficult at each location. Make it an ‘all inclusive’ tour and just include the tickets in the initial purchase.
Jeffrey_J, Apr 2026
This was a great tour to get out of the city and to see rural Scotland. Gary was very knowledgeable about both the series Outlander and local lore.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your great review!
We are so happy to hear that you had a great time on tour with Gary! His fantastic knowledge really makes a tour special! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the Outlander tour! Some of the locations they shoot the show are outstanding and can make you feel like you're in the show!
We hope to welcome you back on tour with us someday soon!
Best wishes,
Elizabeth
Samantha_S, Apr 2026
Linda was a great tour guide very knowledgeable and great story teller. The places we visited were amazing and if you are an Outlander fan then this is the tour for you!!
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review!
We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your time on tour with Linda! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your time on the Outlander tour! Some of the locations they shoot the show are outstanding and can make you feel like you're in the show!
Please don't be a stranger, we hope to welcome you back on tour with us someday soon!
Best wishes,
Elizabeth
Niina_B, Mar 2026
This was amazing tour. It was the best thing in Edinburgh. Our guide Sam was really funny and he told us lots of things about Scotland.
Outlander places were really amazing and I am sure all friends will be jealous.😀
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for leaving a fantastic review!
We are so glad you enjoyed your time on tour with Sam! We will be sure to pass along your kind words.
We hope to see you on tour with us again in the future!
Kind regards,
Eleanor
jessmurrah3, Mar 2026
This was a great tour that covered tons of ground. The castles were amazing and we loved Sam’s sense of humor! We also liked the fact that at each stop we had the choice to either roam the town or tour the castle. The tour was a perfect mix of history and Outlander info. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi there,
Thank you for your great review!
It is great to hear you found you Outlander, Palaces, and Jacobites tour informative and entertaining!
We are so glad you would recommend this tour and would love to welcome you on tour with us again in the future!
Kind regards,
Eleanor
Martin_G, Mar 2026
In many castles, the steps are steep and narrow. A full day worth every moment. There are numerous stops without excessive driving.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Hi there, thank you for your review,
We are very happy to hear that you had a brilliant time on tour with one of our talented driver-guides. We are also happy to hear that you enjoyed the itinerary of our tour and appreciated seeing a wide variety of castles during the day. We hope we can welcome you on another one of our tours again in the future!
Many thanks,
Luisa
Nicole_G, Feb 2026
This was a such a good tour. Gary was so friendly and full of great information. I loved that we had time to wander on our own at each spot. Every stop was beautiful and different from the other. We saw hairy coos! Definitely get the earl gray soaked fruit scone at the Mercat in Culross. And it is cold, wet and rainy in February but the bus was comfortable and warm.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi there!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review!
We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your Outlander, Palaces & Jacobite Experience tour with Gary! His amazing knowledge and friendly nature really makes a tour special! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed all the stops on tour and were able to stay nice and warm when you were on the bus!
We hope to see you again sometime soon so we can help you experience more of the magic of Scotland!
Best wishes,
Elizabeth
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