Outlander Trail

Name: Outlander Trail

Short Description: 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.

Description: 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.

Highlights

• Midhope Castle(Midhope)
• Doune Castle(Doune)
• Culross (Culross)
• Falkland(Falkland)
• Outlander(Outlander)
• Robert the Bruce (Bruce)
• Blackness Castle(BlacknessCastle)

Inclusions

Item 1: Your Legendary Local HAGGiS Guide

Item 2: Scottish Stories & Live Commentary (in English)

Item 3: Small Group Tour

Item 4: Foreign Language Audio Guide 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

Name: Small But Mighty

NameShort: Small But Mighty

Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.

Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.

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Name: Midhope Castle

NameShort: Midhope Castle

Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th century, and has recently found famed in the Outlander TV series as Lallybroch; the family home of heroic heartthrob Jamie Fraser. While the interior is derelict, a selfie outside the instantly recognisable castle is a must for any Outlander fan.

Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th century, and has recently found famed in the Outlander TV series as Lallybroch; the family home of heroic heartthrob Jamie Fraser. While the interior is derelict, a selfie outside the instantly recognisable castle is a must for any Outlander fan.

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Name: Doune Castle

NameShort: Doune Castle

Prepare to be star-struck by Doune Castle. The 14th century stronghold is quite the celebrity, having appeared in Monty Python, Game of Thrones, and Outlander. Climb the battlements for views of distant mountains, and get your geek on as you discover familiar filming locations in and around the castle.

Doune Castle is a remarkably well-preserved medieval structure with a mega-impressive Great Hall and a towering 100ft high gatehouse. The interior courtyard was used as Winterfell in the pilot of Game of Thrones, however the castle best recognised for its role as ‘Castle Leoch’ in the Outlander series; the home of Colum Mackenzie and his clan. The castle was heavily featured as various different castles in Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Monty Python fans can request coconut shells from the reception to recreate their own comical scene from the film, or pick up an audio guide narrated by Terry Jones. Outlander fans will be pleased to know that Sam Heughan’s Scottish tones also feature on the audio guide. To top-off Doune Castle’s on-screen claims to fame, it will also appear in Outlaw King, the new Netflix film about Robert the Bruce.

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Name: Culross

NameShort: Culross

Culross is almost too cute to handle. The cobbles and colourful houses are picture perfect, and give a glimpse into village life hundreds of years ago. Culross is popularly featured as Cranesmuir in the Outlander TV series. Wander the palace and pretty streets in search of the filming locations.

Culross sits on the Firth of Forth and has one of the oldest harbours in Scotland. The village’s 16th and 17th century architecture oozes historic charm, particularly the vibrant Culross Palace. The palace’s period garden is used as Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch in Outlander, and Geillis Duncan's house can be found next to the Mercat Cross; which is also where the wee boy had his ear nailed to a post for stealing. The witch trials in Outlander are not entirely fictional. Culross has a dark and sinister past, so don’t be fooled by its cute appearance. The Town House was where alleged witches were held prisoner and trialed, and in the 17th century so many women were accused of witchcraft, there wasn’t enough space to accommodate them all. Don’t worry, most of our passengers make it back to Edinburgh in one piece!

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Name: Falkland

NameShort: Falkland

Falkland is a fairy-tale village in the Kingdom of Fife. From its quaint wee buildings and pretty flower baskets, to the French renaissance palace, Falkland is a total charmer. The centuries-old streets are used regularly in the filming of Outlander, most recognisably as Inverness in the 1940s and 1960s.

Wandering through the Falkland is like stepping back in time. Falkland became Scotland’s first conservation village in the 1970s, and its twenty-eight listed buildings are still looking mighty fine. The village’s star attraction is the 500 year old Falkland Palace; a stunning royal residence and a favourite country escape for Mary Queen of Scots and the Stuart Monarchy. The palace is also home to the world’s oldest real tennis court. Falkland’s has shot to worldwide fame thanks to hit TV series Outlander. The village first appears as 1940s Inverness, where Claire and Frank meet the mysterious Mrs Baird and Reverend Wakefield on their second honeymoon. It is from the window of the Covenanter Hotel – which appears as Bairds B&B – that Claire sees the ghostly figure of Jamie standing by the Mercat Cross. There’s no guarantee you’ll see him too, but you will fall in love with Falkland.

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Name: Outlander

NameShort: Outlander

You’ve watched the Outlander TV series, and now you can see the filming locations close up! Learn about the Jacobite history which inspired the Outlander story. Visit Castle Leoch, the setting for 1940s Inverness, and Jamie Fraser’s home at Lallybroch – plus more! An epic day out for hardcore fans.

You’ve watched the Outlander TV series, and now you can see the filming locations close up! Learn about the Jacobite history which inspired the Outlander story. Visit Castle Leoch, the setting for 1940s Inverness, and Jamie Fraser’s home at Lallybroch – plus more! An epic day out for hardcore fans.

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Name: Robert the Bruce

NameShort: Robert the Bruce

As far as kings go, Robert the Bruce was an absolute legend. Learn the true story of our ‘Outlaw King’ and national hero, on this epic journey around historic hotspots connected to the man himself – including Bannockburn; the battle site where he won his greatest victory for the Scots.

As far as kings go, Robert the Bruce was an absolute legend. Learn the true story of our ‘Outlaw King’ and national hero, on this epic journey around historic hotspots connected to the man himself – including Bannockburn; the battle site where he won his greatest victory for the Scots.

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Name: Blackness Castle

NameShort: Blackness Castle

Blackness Castle is a striking 15th century fortress that resembles the shape of a ship – often nicknamed as ‘'the ship that never sailed’. As an Outlander fan, you will recall the castle as Fort William, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence.’ Spoiler alert: Remember the scene where Jamie received lashes from Randall? Yep, that’s where it happened.

Blackness Castle is a striking 15th century fortress that resembles the shape of a ship – often nicknamed as ‘'the ship that never sailed’. As an Outlander fan, you will recall the castle as Fort William, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence.’ Spoiler alert: Remember the scene where Jamie received lashes from Randall? Yep, that’s where it happened.

Image Name: Blackness Castle

Image Alt: Two young female travellers at Blackness Castle