The Experience
Itinerary
Outlander Trail
Our Outlander tour starts in Edinburgh in the morning, heading to Midhope Castle*, known as the Outlander filming location for Lallybroch. Next, we visit Doune Castle*, or Castle Leoch to Outlander fans. As one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland, it has also appeared in Game of Thrones, Outlaw King and Monty Python & the Holy Grail.
Over in the ancient Kingdom of Fife, we visit Falkland, the setting for 1940’s Inverness. Explore the quaint streets or chase Jamie’s ghostly figure around the village square. Afterwards, we travel to colourful Culross for lunch, which starred as Cranesmuir, where Claire and Geillis Duncan were accused of witchcraft. That was a close call!
Saving some of the best ‘til last, our final stop is at Blackness Castle*, the fictional setting for Fort William in Outlander, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence. We get the chance to view the jaw-dropping Forth Bridges before we return to the capital in the early evening. The perfect end to an awesome Outlander tour!
*There are dates when castles may be closed. Please check the FAQs below for the latest updates.
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Tour Highlights
What's Included
In the Moment
Frequently Asked Questions
Your Outlander tour departs from the city centre of Edinburgh. Full departure details can be found on your e-ticket or on our departure info page.
Your Outlander tour from Edinburgh is approximately 9 hours long* – just enough time to dive deep into the magic of Outlander. We're talking castles, villages, and many iconic filming spots.
*Tour duration might change based on traffic and weather.
Yes! All castles and attractions we visit have been used as a filming location in Outlander.
You might catch a few spoilers as you explore filming locations from both the earlier and later seasons. Your HAGGiS Guide will give some context on the scenes that unfolded there. So, consider this your friendly spoiler alert!
100%! This tour showcases breathtakingly beautiful places loved by both locals and travellers. Whether or not you're familiar with the show Outlander, you're guaranteed to fall in love with the stunning gems we explore on this tour.
Castles sometimes closed for filming. When that happens, we’ll visit another attraction with Outlander connections, so your adventure keeps rolling. If you’ve booked a castle add-on, you’ll get entry to the alternative attraction at no extra cost. If you haven’t pre-booked, tickets can be purchased on site.
Midhope Castle Closure Notice:
General Castle Closure Notice:
There may be days throughout the year where both Midhope Castle and Doune Castle are closed for filming. In that case, the itinerary will be as following:
- Leave Edinburgh
- Visit Linlithgow Palace
- Visit Culross
- Visit Royal Burgh of Falkland
- Visit Callander House
- Visit Blackness Castle
- Return to Edinburgh
Order of attractions may change.
