Day Trips

From Edinburgh: Outlander Locations Tour with Entry to Castles

Trace Outlander filming locations on a full-day trip from Edinburgh, travelling in a small-group, air-conditioned minibus to key castle sites.

Hear Outlander stories and Scottish history from an expert English-speaking guide, with foreign-language audio guides for non-English speakers.

See Midhope, Doune and Blackness Castles, recognisable as Lallybroch, Castle Leoch and Fort William in Outlander, while your guide shares on-location stories.

Stroll through Culross and Falkland, stepping into Cranesmuir and 1940s Inverness, and enjoy views of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns, plus the UNESCO-listed Forth Bridge.

Choose your tour based on your preferences: opt for exterior visits only or select an option with entry to Midhope, Doune and Blackness Castles, with an exterior visit to Hopetoun House included in select options.

Full-day tour of famous Outlander filming locations

Round-trip AC coach transfers from Edinburgh

Expert English-speaking guide

Live commentary and storytelling in English

Audio guide in German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, French and Mandarin

Stops at Midhope Castle, Culross and Falkland

Views of Edinburgh Old Town, New Town and the Forth Bridge

Entry to Doune and Blackness Castles (as per option selected)

Exterior visits to Midhope Castle and Hopetoun House (as per option selected)

Food and drinks

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Onboard toilet facilities

TOTAL DURATION9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
Start point
Royal Mile
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1. Midhope Castle Grounds
Tickets included
Arrive at the historic 15th-century tower house instantly recognisable to fans as Jamie Fraser’s beloved ancestral home. Walk the iconic grounds, step up to the famous archway, and capture perfect photos of the legendary exterior.
2. Doune Castle
Tickets included
3. Culross
1 activity
4. Falkland
2 attractions
5. Blackness Castle
Tickets included
Passes By
Forth Bridge
End point
Royal Mile
Get direction
Your ending point would be same as your start point

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

What to bring

Audio guides: If you are using an audio guide, please bring your own headset.

Accessibility

Wheelchairs on coach: Foldable or collapsible wheelchairs can be stored on the coach if a companion assists you.

Terrain: Some stops may include rough ground or steps that can be challenging for guests with mobility issues.

Additional information

Check-in time: Check-in closes at 8:30 am for an 8:45 am departure.

Departure point: The tour departs from 60 High Street, EH1 1TB, Edinburgh.

Landmark: Look for the blue corner shop on the Royal Mile near the Radisson Blu Hotel.

Duration: The tour lasts approximately 9 hours, though the duration may vary.

Return time: The tour is scheduled to return around 5:30 pm.

Travel buffer: Allow at least 3 hours after the scheduled return for onward travel plans.

Toilets: There are no onboard toilets, but regular comfort stops are included.

Luggage: Each traveller may bring one suitcase up to 33 lbs or 15 kg and one carry-on bag.

Age requirement: The minimum age is 5 years, and guests aged 5 to 17 must travel with an adult.

Itinerary changes: The order of visits may change on the day of the tour.

Castle closures: A castle may occasionally close for filming or other reasons.

Alternate stop: If a castle is closed, Linlithgow Palace will be visited as an exterior stop instead.

Weather and traffic: Return times depend on road and weather conditions and may vary.

Audio guides: Foreign-language audio guides are available, and links are sent after booking.

Download tip: Please download audio guides over Wi-Fi before the tour and bring headphones.

Wheelchair assistance: Guides cannot provide physical help with boarding or leaving the coach.

Insurance: Travel insurance is recommended for this tour.

Castle entry options: Entry to Midhope, Doune and Blackness Castles is included only if you select an entry option.