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THE OUTLANDER TOUR

Step into the world of Outlander and explore the castles, villages, and dramatic landscapes that brought the series to life.

The Outlander Tour

  • Follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie on a private journey through Scotland’s most iconic Outlander filming locations.

  • Visit historic castles, grand estates, charming villages, and sweeping Highland landscapes featured in the series.

  • Experience the real settings behind some of the show’s most memorable scenes across Central Scotland and the Highlands.

  • Discover where centuries of authentic Scottish history meet cinematic storytelling.

  • Enjoy a tour designed for both devoted Outlander fans and lovers of Scotland’s rich heritage.

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Tour Details

  • 📍 Location: Central Scotland & The Highlands

  • 🕒 Duration: Full-Day Tour (8–9 hours)

  • 👥 Private Tour: Up to 8 passengers per vehicle

  • 🚘 Vehicle: Luxury Mercedes Fleet

  • 📸 Ideal For: Outlander fans, history lovers, photographers

Itinerary Outline

Morning – Departure from Edinburgh
Begin your journey from Edinburgh as you travel towards the historic filming locations of Central Scotland featured throughout the Outlander series.

Culross Village
Visit the beautifully preserved village of Culross, one of the most recognisable filming locations used to portray the fictional village of Cranesmuir.

Blackness Castle
Explore the dramatic fortress overlooking the Firth of Forth, known in the series as Fort William.

Midday – Midhope Castle
Visit Midhope Castle, famously used as the exterior of Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s ancestral home.

Afternoon – Linlithgow Palace
Discover the impressive ruins of Linlithgow Palace, once a royal residence and used in the series as the setting for Wentworth Prison.

Late Afternoon – Doune Castle
Explore Doune Castle, known to Outlander fans as Castle Leoch, seat of Clan MacKenzie.

Return – Early Evening
Relax on the scenic return journey back to Edinburgh.

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The Story Behind The Outlander Locations

The landscapes and castles featured in Outlander are not simply film sets, they are authentic pieces of Scotland’s rich and often dramatic history. Many of the locations used throughout the series date back centuries, standing as witnesses to real battles, clan rivalries, royal intrigue, and Jacobite uprisings. From medieval strongholds to preserved 18th-century villages, these sites offer a rare opportunity to experience Scotland’s past in its true setting.

Doune Castle, known to fans as Castle Leoch, was originally built in the 14th century and remains one of Scotland’s best-preserved medieval fortresses. Culross, used as the fictional village of Cranesmuir, retains its cobbled streets and whitewashed houses almost unchanged since the 17th century. 

What makes this journey special is the seamless connection between fiction and reality. While the series brings romance and drama to life, the history behind each location is equally compelling. The Jacobite era, clan loyalties, and Scotland’s fight for identity are deeply rooted in the landscapes you will explore.

Today, these remarkable settings combine cinematic storytelling with genuine Scottish heritage, offering a tour that is both immersive and historically meaningful, perfect for fans of the series and those captivated by Scotland’s past.