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Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

4.7 Great 59 reviews
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9h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

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Recommended by 90% of travellers: 53 four- and five-star reviews

Overview

Guidekin summary

Visit the filming settings for Castle Leoch, Lallybroch, Cranesmuir and Inverness on an Outlander day trip. Guiding and air-conditioned transport are included; castle admissions and lunch cost extra, and closed filming sites are replaced. 4.73 from 59 reviews at €81 per person for 9h.

From the guide

A once-in-a-lifetime adventure on a small-group tour exploring iconic filming sites of Outlander with Scottish scenery, culture and history a long the way. Travel back in time and follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie as you visit the real-life setting of Castle Leoch, Lallybroch, Cranesmuir, and 1940's Inverness in one full day.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 08:45
Scheduled through December 2027

This tour runs daily, departing at 08:45. Scheduled through December 2027. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

English-Speaking Local Guide
In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

What's Not Included

Lunch
Admission fees: Doune Castle
Admission fees: Midhope Castle
Admission fees: Blackness Castle

Itinerary

Midhope Castle Stop 1
Visit and discover the history of Midhope Castle, made famous by Outlander as the real-life Lallybroch and home of the Frasers.
30 min
Doune Castle Stop 2
Get the chance to visit the infamous Doune Castle, known to the Outlander fans as Castle Leoch as the seat of Clan MacKenzie.
1h
Culross Stop 3
Stop for lunch and walk through the beautiful town square in the village of Culross, known as Cranesmuir from Outlander Season 1.
1h
Falkland Stop 4
Explore the picturesque village of Falkland and travel back in time to the setting for the 1940's Inverness in Outlander.
45 min
Blackness Castle Stop 5
Visit the historic Blackness Castle in Linlithgow, which represented Fort William in Outlander, the setting of Captain Jack Randall's worst acts of violence.
55 min

Departure & Return

Start point

This tour will depart at 8:45am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in for the tour.

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End point

This tour will depart at 8:45am from 60 High Street, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for your designated queue. Our staff will check you in for the tour.

Additional Information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
  • Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
  • This tour may run in conjunction with our sister company, Highland Explorer Tours.
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark.
  • Minimum age to travel is 5 years old, while anyone aged 5-17 must be accompanied by an adult.
  • There are days when a castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. There will be replacement locations included instead.
  • Please note that itinerary order may change.
  • Travel insurance is recommended.
  • If you are using an audio guide, please bring your headset.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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Ranked #61 of 90 in Day Trips from Edinburgh by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €54 to €940, median €77; typical length 10h. 26 of 90 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 90 Day Trips from Edinburgh

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