--- title: Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 74 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 529 duration_minutes: 540 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 67 of 90 (Day Trips from Edinburgh) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-the-outlander-palaces-jacobites-tour/ --- # Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour **Guidekin's take:** Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle and Culross anchor this route through filming locations. Air-conditioned transport and live commentary are included, but attraction tickets and meals cost extra. 4.76 from 529 reviews at €74 per person for 9h. ## Overview Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison; see Blackness Castle, the Headquarters of Black Jack Randall, and explore the Royal Burgh of Culross, Claire's herb garden; and many more! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle… - Starts 08:45: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Children from €71: ages 4 to 16 ## Key facts - Price: from €74 per person - Duration: 9h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 529 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Timberbush Tours ## What's included - Air-conditioned vehicle - Live commentary on board - Knowledgeable driver-guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Attraction Tickets - Gratuities - Restroom on board - WiFi on board ## Itinerary 1. **We stop at the Tullyies Standing Stones for a photo stop** (10m) 2. **Culross** (1h) - We continue onwards to the Royal Burgh of Culross. This picturesque village is a textbook example of a 17th century village in Scotland. You might recognise the village from Outlander, as it feature as Claire’s herb garden, and the Mercat Cross in the show’s Cranesmuir Village. 3. **Doune Castle** (1h 15m) - We continue towards Doune Castle (optional extra), which featured as Castle Leoch in Outlander, the seat of Clan MacKenzie. You might also recognise this medieval stronghold from many other different films and tv programmes such as Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the... 4. **Linlithgow Palace** (1h 15m) - Our tour then heads south, towards the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, where you will have time to grab some lunch, and also visit Linlithgow Palace, Outlander’s Wentworth Prison (optional extra). The palace, with it’s impressive grounds overlooking stunning scenery, was... 5. **Blackness Castle** (1h) - From Linlithgow, we travel to Blackness, home to Blackness Castle (optional extra), affectionately known as “the ship that never sailed” due to its triangular shape, which juts out into the Forth. In Outlander, Blackness Castle is used as the set for Fort William, the... 6. **Midhope Castle** (1h) - Our final stop of the day depends on the time of year that you travel. In the summer months, we will continue to Midhope Castle (optional extra). This 16th century townhouse was the backdrop to Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s family home. Spend time here for photos and soak up the... 7. **Forth Bridge** (15m) - If your tour is in winter, we will instead continue to the Forth Bridges. Spanning 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation, these impressive structures connect the Kingdom of Fife to the Lothians and serve as a vital transport link for the country. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 08:45 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJ9bZ-iprHh0gR7dBw_WOL7kY ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 4 years old. - Minimum numbers apply. There is a possibility of cancellation after confirmation if there are not enough passengers to meet requirements. In the event of this occurring, you will be offered an alternative or a full refund. - Midhope Castle is open Apr-Sept only - Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark the bus. - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately. - Digital translations in English, German, French, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Russian & Mandarin available on request. - Please arrive a minimum of 15 minutes before your tour's departure time. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Edinburgh | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #67 of 90** | €74 | 9h | 4.76 (529) | shared | | [Stirling, Highlands & Distillery in Spanish](/uk/edinburgh/tours/stirling-highlands-distillery-in-spanish/?format=md) | €77 | 12h | 4.98 (405) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-glenfinnan-viaduct-glencoe-fort-william/?format=md) | €54 | 12h | 4.93 (6417) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-loch-ness-glencoe-and-the-highlands/?format=md) | €54 | 12h 30m | 4.92 (6699) | shared | Ranked #67 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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