This tour follows in the footsteps of your favourite Outlander characters on a scenic route from Edinburgh. Heading north across the Firth of Forth, you will visit the Tuilyies Standing Stones — much like the stones used in the series as markers where travellers can pass through time. You will then explore the Royal Burgh of Culross, a well-preserved 17th-century village that appears as Claire’s herb garden and the Mercat Cross in Cranesmuir. Along the way you’ll pass the imposing Stirling Castle, set high on volcanic rock.
As you continue, the tour typically includes stops in Linlithgow, where you can take time for lunch and see Linlithgow Palace — used as Wentworth Prison in Outlander (this visit may be an optional extra). Visits to Doune Castle, the Castle Leoch set, and to Blackness Castle, the Fort William location, are also offered as optional extras. In summer the route may include Midhope Castle, the backdrop for Lallybroch; if Midhope is closed for filming or the tour runs in winter, the guide will instead stop at the Forth Bridges to view three centuries of Scottish engineering. The tour returns to Edinburgh afterwards, leaving you free to explore the city further or continue your Outlander viewing.
Why Visit
- Return transport to Edinburgh included on full-day Outlander tour
- Minimum age 4 years, family-friendly itinerary for younger travellers
- Culross, Tuilyies Standing Stones and Linlithgow town included
What's included
- Digital translations
- Knowledgeable driver-guide
- Luxury modern air-conditioned coach
What's Not Included
- Entrance to attractions
- Food and drink
Additional information
Where is the departure point?
Your Outlander tour departs from from Castle Terrace outside the NCP Car Park, Edinburgh, EH1 2EW. Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive as close to 08:15 as possible to allow enough time to be seated.
Are the optional extras included?
No, optional extras are not included in the tour price. The price of your one day tour from Inverness includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury modern air-conditioned coaches.
All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in on the day.