About this experience
Visit three castles and a well-preserved village on a guided tour through the sights and stories of the famous 'Outlander' TV series. Travel from Glasgow in the comfort of a mini coach.
Highlights
- See some of Outlander's most famous locations in the village of Culross
- Admire the spectacular Midhope Castle and the unusual Blackness Castle
- Marvel at the Doune Castle and learn about life in Scotland in the 14th century
- Gaze at Claire's herb garden and hear unique facts about the TV show
- Visit the beautiful town of Falkland and explore locations from Monty Python
What's included
- Admission ticket to Doune Castle
- Admission ticket to Blackness Castle
- Transportation
- Tour guide
- Driver
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
We leave Glasgow and begin to follow the trail of the best-known film locations featured in the Outlander TV Series.
The journey takes you past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to Doune Castle*, or as it’s called in Outlander, Castle Leoch. This formidable building gives you an insight into the living conditions of a Scottish earl in the 14th century. You can also listen to an excellent audio guide about how this castle was used as a filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Heading north, we stop for lunch at the small town of Falkland to relive the first scenes of the show, where Falkland represents 1940’s Inverness. See if you can recognise the familiar sights such as Mrs Baird’s Guesthouses and the Bruce Fountain.
Midhope Castle is your next highlight. The cosy interior of the house has been re-created in the film studios. In reality, visitors can’t explore the ruins of the castle, instead, you can sit on the iconic steps of Lallybroch and wait for Jamie or Claire to walk through the beautiful archway in the courtyard.
We then travel the short distance to Blackness Castle. It’s an impressive castle that’s known as the ‘ship that never sailed’ because it resembles a giant stone boat. You have time to walk along the ramparts and explore the fictional headquarters of Jack Randall.
Then, travel back in time once more as your driver-guide takes you to charming Culross. In Outlander, Culross posed as the fictional village of Cranesmuir and the home of Geillis Duncan and her ill-fated husband, Arthur. Look carefully while exploring the town's cobbled streets and you may find Claire’s herb garden behind the impressive historic Culross Palace.
After a glimpse into landscapes and stories that inspired Outlander, we return to Glasgow in the early evening.
Things to note
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
You will return at approximately 18:30
We don’t carry children under the age of 5. Children under 18 need to be accompanied by an adult.
You are restricted to 20 kilograms (44 lbs) of luggage per person on the tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items
To maintain balance and comfort on board, group bookings are limited to a maximum of 8 passengers per booking. Please note this does not mean the tour is capped at 8 people overall - our small-group tours operate with up to 16 participants in total. This way, you’ll share the journey with other like-minded travellers while still enjoying the benefits of a smaller group: more personal service, more time with locals, more opportunities off the bus, and a friendlier, more authentic travel experience.