Outlander Explorer
Outlander filming locations; Falkland, Culross, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, and Doune Castle.
Check In Time: 8:30
Departure Time: 8:45
Return Time: 17:30
Last Updated: 01/05/2026 07:25:52 by Io Meinhard
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| 2 | Name | Outlander Explorer | ||
| 3 | Duration | 1 | ||
| 4 | Description Headline | Outlander filming locations; Falkland, Culross, Blackness Castle, Midhope Castle, and Doune Castle. | ||
| 5 | Description Short | Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from Outlander, with a local guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories which inspired Diana Gabaldon. We take you on a journey to some of the most famous Outlander filming locations such as Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie, and the impressive Blackness Castle, the setting for Fort William. Your guide will share the history behind each location, making this Outlander tour from Edinburgh the perfect journey for fans eager to step into Scotland’s storied past. | ||
| 6 | Description | Imagine walking in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from Outlander, with a local guide regaling all the gruesome history and stories which inspired Diana Gabaldon. We take you on a journey to some of the most famous Outlander filming locations such as Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie, and the impressive Blackness Castle, the setting for Fort William. Your guide will share the history behind each location, making this Outlander tour from Edinburgh the perfect journey for fans eager to step into Scotland’s storied past. | ||
| 7 | Web Url | https://www.highlandexplorertours.com/1-day-tours/outlander-explorer | ||
| 8 | Start Location | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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| 10 | End City | 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh | Long: -3.186111 | Lat: 55.950264 |
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| CBN | Blackness Castle Entry | Link |
| XUW | Doune Castle | Link |
| CMH | Midhope | Link |
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Itinerary
Name: Outlander Explorer
Short Description: Our Outlander tour starts with a journey through Edinburgh's Old and New Town, before we head to our first stop, Midhope Castle* – the real-life ‘Lallybroch’ and Jamie Fraser’s home. We then visit Doune Castle*, one of Scotland’s best preserved medieval castles and used as the filming location for ‘Castle Leoch’ in Outlander. The castle is also featured as Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Our journey takes us on to the Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance and the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs. We spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of ‘Cranesmuir’ where Claire was accused of witchcraft. This charming village is the most complete example of a 17th and 18th century burgh in Scotland today. After lunch we continue to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940’s Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings it gives a good representation of this period. Our final filming location of the day is the impressive Blackness Castle*, featured as Fort William in the series. The castle also treats us to awe-inspiring views of the iconic Forth Bridge, inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Our Outlander tour wraps up as we return to Edinburgh in the early evening. *Please see castle updates in grey box below.
Description: Our Outlander tour starts with a journey through Edinburgh's Old and New Town, before we head to our first stop, Midhope Castle* – the real-life ‘Lallybroch’ and Jamie Fraser’s home. We then visit Doune Castle*, one of Scotland’s best preserved medieval castles and used as the filming location for ‘Castle Leoch’ in Outlander. The castle is also featured as Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Our journey takes us on to the Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance and the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs. We spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of ‘Cranesmuir’ where Claire was accused of witchcraft. This charming village is the most complete example of a 17th and 18th century burgh in Scotland today. After lunch we continue to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940’s Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings it gives a good representation of this period. Our final filming location of the day is the impressive Blackness Castle*, featured as Fort William in the series. The castle also treats us to awe-inspiring views of the iconic Forth Bridge, inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Our Outlander tour wraps up as we return to Edinburgh in the early evening. *Please see castle updates in grey box below.
Highlights
- Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)(Midhope)
- Falkland (1940s Inverness)(Falkland)
- Culross (Cranesmuir)(Culross)
- Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)(Doune)
- Blackness Castle (Fort William)(BlacknessCastle)
Inclusions
Item 1: Passionate Local Guide
Item 2: Live Commentary & Storytelling in English
Item 3: Small Group Tour
Item 4: Foreign Language Audio Guides Available
Item 5: Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones
Item 6: Full Refund if Cancelled More Than 24 hours in Advance
Highlights
Name: Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
NameShort: Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
Worldwide beloved as the Outlander filming location for Lallybroch, the family home of Jamie Fraser, Midhope Castle is 15th century tower house in the outskirts of Edinburgh. Even though it may be derelict inside, its exterior offers a perfect backdrop for fans' photos and imagination.
Worldwide beloved as the Outlander filming location for Lallybroch, the family home of Jamie Fraser, Midhope Castle is 15th century tower house in the outskirts of Edinburgh. Even though it may be derelict inside, its exterior offers a perfect backdrop for fans' photos and imagination.
Image Name: Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
Image Alt: Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
Name: Culross (Cranesmuir)
NameShort: Culross (Cranesmuir)
Culross is a colourful wee village, with one of the oldest harbours in Scotland. The historic architecture and cobbled streets star as Cranesmuir in the filming of Outlander; Culross Palace also features as Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch.
Culross is a colourful wee village, with one of the oldest harbours in Scotland. The historic architecture and cobbled streets star as Cranesmuir in the filming of Outlander; Culross Palace also features as Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch.
Image Name: Culross (Cranesmuir)
Image Alt: Culross (Cranesmuir)
Name: Falkland (1940s Inverness)
NameShort: Falkland (1940s Inverness)
Falkland is a charming wee village, best known by Outlander fans for portraying Inverness in the 1940s, where Frank and Claire embark on their honeymoon trip in the first episode of the show. Falkland became Scotland’s first conservation village in the 1970s, and has twenty-eight beautiful, listed buildings.
Falkland is a charming wee village, best known by Outlander fans for portraying Inverness in the 1940s, where Frank and Claire embark on their honeymoon trip in the first episode of the show. Falkland became Scotland’s first conservation village in the 1970s, and has twenty-eight beautiful, listed buildings.
Image Name: Falkland (1940s Inverness)
Image Alt: Falkland (1940s Inverness)
Name: Small Group Tour
NameShort: Small Group Tour
Small groups, big adventures! Our small group tours offer an intimate, relaxed way to explore while you soak up Scotland's magic. Please note that, due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour operates on a larger bus.
Small groups, big adventures! Our small group tours offer an intimate, relaxed way to explore while you soak up Scotland's magic. Please note that, due to vehicle availability, there may be instances where this tour operates on a larger bus.
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Name: Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
NameShort: Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
Doune Castle is a remarkably well-preserved medieval structure, complete with an impressive Great Hall and a 100ft gatehouse tower. The castle has been featured in Outlander, Game of Thrones, Outlaw King, and Monty Python & The Holy Grail.
Doune Castle is a remarkably well-preserved medieval structure, complete with an impressive Great Hall and a 100ft gatehouse tower. The castle has been featured in Outlander, Game of Thrones, Outlaw King, and Monty Python & The Holy Grail.
Image Name: Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
Image Alt: Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
Name: Blackness Castle (Fort William)
NameShort: Blackness Castle (Fort William)
Blackness Castle is an impressive 15th century fortress that resembles the shape of a ship, hence it’s nickname 'the ship that never sailed’. Outlander fans recognise the castle as the filming location for Fort William, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence.
Blackness Castle is an impressive 15th century fortress that resembles the shape of a ship, hence it’s nickname 'the ship that never sailed’. Outlander fans recognise the castle as the filming location for Fort William, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence.
Image Name: Blackness Castle (Fort William)
Image Alt: Blackness Castle (Fort William)
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Name: Falkland
Falkland
Town of Falkland with stone-wall cathedral and impressive central fountain
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Falkland
Two young women taking a walk through the town of Falkland
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Name: Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle
Entrance to the ground of Midhope Castle with a large stone arch with a gravel path leading through
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Name: Culross
Culross
Colourful house fronts in a picturesque alley in Culross village
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Culross
Quaint yellow building with garden patio in Culross village
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Culross
Young woman admiring a tall stone monument in Culross Village
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Culross
Young woman enjoying the views of yellow houses in Culross village
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Name: Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle
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Blackness Castle
Inner stone murals of the courtyard at Blackness Castle
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Blackness Castle
Blue Highland Explorer mini bus parked in front of Blackness Castle
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Name: Outlander Explorer tour map
Outlander Explorer tour map Scotland
Itinerary Map of Outlander Explorer tour from Edinburgh
