Follow the footsteps of Claire and Jamie and travel back in time to the dramatic - and romantic - world of 18th-century Scotland on this Outlander day trip from the city of Edinburgh.
During your private day trip, you will:
- Explore the fabulous scenery and landscapes of bonnie Scotland as you head to other beautiful locations used in the filming of Outlander;
- Meet at the World’s End Pub and walk to historic locations just off The Royal Mile used in filming;
- Visit the picturesque harbour of Dysart, which doubled as the French Port Le Havre in the series;
- Explore the charming village of Falkland where the early episodes of series 1 were filmed, and where you will recognize several memorable moments from the series;
- Enjoy a well-deserved lunch break, then look forward to an afternoon of historic castles;
- Visit Stirling for a timed, guided one-hour tour of the mighty Stirling Castle with its evocative banqueting hall-inspired Diana Gabaldon’s gathering of Clan Mackenzie;
- Stop for a picture at Bo’ness railway – better known as the London train station where Claire and Frank say farewell;
- Arrive at the imposing Blackness Castle. Dating back to the 1400s it is Scotland’s most impressive stronghold and became the menacing Fort William, the headquarters of Captain Black Jack Randall, Jamie’s arch-enemy. Entrance tickets and private tours are included;
- End your tour with a scenic and peaceful drive back to Edinburgh.
For fans of the amazing Outlander series, inspired by the books of Diana Gabaldon, starring Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe as Jamie and Claire Fraser, this tour is not to be missed! This is a captivating tour of some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery and magnificent castles. Your expert guide will also be a passionate fan of the series and show you the historic locations used for filming during this full-day tour (approximately 9 hours) in a luxury private vehicle.
Your guide will point out all the fictional Outlander references and also tell you the ‘real’ history of all the sites you’ll take in on this jam-packed, day-long adventure!
Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Scottish countryside, step back in time as you relive some of the most iconic scenes from Outlander, and walk with Claire and Jamie in spirit. As a note, beware of the unpredictable Scottish weather and bring comfortable clothing, a raincoat and walking shoes!
Please note: If your travelling party is larger than 3, please get in touch so we may work with you on a custom booking.
Tour duration9 hours
Type of tourDriving tour: including a private vehicle throughout the tour
Attractions along this route:
Stirling CastleLooming grandly from the crag of Castle Hill, Stirling Castle is one of the Scotland's most important and impressive castles.
Fort WilliamResting in the shadow of Ben Nevis - the UK's highest peak, Fort William is one of Scotland's popular western highland towns.
Blackness CastleThis 15th-century fortress stands on a rocky spit in the Firth of Forth, best known as 'the ship that never sailed'.
FalklandNestled amongst the Scottish Highlands, lies the quiet Scottish village of Falkland with its streets lined with stone cottages, used to portray the city of Inverness.
Bo’ness and Kinneil RailwayBo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Our award-winning heritage railway is only 40 minutes drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, located in the heart of the Forth Valley
