Outlander Filming Locations Tour from Edinburgh

9 hours • Cancellable until 1 day beforeMeet on locationInstant confirmationMin age 5+Guided • Operated by Highland Explorer Tours • 4.9 from 1,973 reviews

Why we love it?

The Outlander Explorer tour from Edinburgh offers a 9-hour journey into the world of the popular television series, "Outlander." Departing from the Edinburgh Bus Station at 8:45 AM, participants will explore key filming locations and learn about the historical context that inspired the series, guided by a local Scottish expert. This tour is ideal for fans of the show and history enthusiasts alike, providing insights into Scotland's rich heritage. Distinctively, the experience includes downloadable audio guides available in multiple languages, catering to a diverse audience and enhancing the overall immersion in the Outlander narrative.
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Inclusions

  • Local Scottish Guide
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Exclusions

  • Entry for Midhope Castle
  • Entry to Doune Castle
  • Entry to Blackness Castle

Itinerary

Outlander Explorer

Leaving the capital, from the Edinburgh Bus Station, at 8:45, we learn about the Old and New Town of Edinburgh as we head towards our first stop of the day, *Midhope Castle - the real-life Lallybroch and home of Jamie Fraser.

We  then visit *Doune Castle, one of Scotland's best preserved medieval castles and used as teh setting for Castle Leoch in Outlander. The castle is also featured as Winterfell in Game of Thrones and Monty Python's Holy Grail.

Our journey takes us on to the Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance and the ancestral home of Scottish monarchs. We spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of 'Cranesmuir' where Claire is accused of witchcraft. This charming village is the most complete example of a 17th and 18th century burgh in Scotland today.

After lunch we continue to the village of Falkland, used for filming 1940's Inverness. With over 28 listed buildings it gives a good representation of this period.   Our final Outlander filming location is the impressive *Blackness Castle, featured as Fort William in the series. We will be arriving back in Edinburgh early evening.

Castle Updates

If you’ve booked a castle add-on and it’s affected by a closure, you'll receive access to the alternative attraction at no extra cost. If you haven’t pre-booked a castle visit, tickets for the alternative attraction can be purchased on site.

Midhope Castle Closure Notice:

Midhope Castle will be closed on the following days:

Friday 13th–26th Thursday February 2026 (reopens Friday 27th)

Friday 29th May 2026

Saturday 30th May 2026

Sunday 31st May 2026

Saturday 6th June 2026

Sunday 7th June 2026

Friday 14th August 2026

Saturday 15th August 2026

Sunday 16th August 2026

Friday 11th September 2026

Saturday 12th September 2026

Sunday 13th September 2026

Midhope will then be closed for winter from Thursday 24th December - 2027 (details on closures dates for 2027 coming soon).

Midhope is open on 2-4 January, and then will be closed until mid-March.

*Entry cost is not included for Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, and Blackness Castle

*There may be a few days in which Doune Castle is closed. If this happens customers will be notified prior to departure day.

Meet at the Radical Travel sales office on 60 High Street (The Royal Mile), Edinburgh, EH1 1TB. 

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.

All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time

Please Note

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time.
  • Departing from 60 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1TB.
  • 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.
  • Castle UpdatesIf you’ve booked a castle add-on and it’s affected by a closure, you'll receive access to the alternative attraction at no extra cost. If you haven’t pre-booked a castle visit, tickets for the alternative attraction can be purchased on site.Midhope Castle Closure Notice:Midhope Castle will be closed on the following days:Friday 13th–26th Thursday February 2026 (reopens Friday 27th)Friday 29th May 2026Saturday 30th May 2026Sunday 31st May 2026Saturday 6th June 2026Sunday 7th June 2026Friday 14th August 2026Saturday 15th August 2026Sunday 16th August 2026Friday 11th September 2026Saturday 12th September 2026Sunday 13th September 2026Midhope will then be closed for winter from Thursday 24th December - 2027 (details on closures dates for 2027 coming soon).All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
  • Entry cost to Midhope Castle, Doune Castle, and Blackness Castle are not included, but may be purchased on the day of departure
  • Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel. 
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card. 
  • Travel insurance is recommended 
  • Please note that we cannot guarantee that people who have booked together will be seated together. We do ot allocate seats.
  • It is very important to return to the coach on time at itinerary stops. Your guide will display the time that the bus departson a clock that will be visible. Our coach cannot wait for you.
  • There may be dates when Doune is closed, these will be communicated to passengers prior to the tour departure.
  • Please be advised that children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 must be accompanied by an adult. 
  • The drop-off location is in central Edinburgh
  • Collapsible wheelchairs can be accommodated providing the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them to board and disembark. 
  • You may purchase a ticket for Doune Castle at check-in.
  • There are dates throughout the year Midhope Castle may be closed for filming and estate activity. Alternative stops will be included.
  • Cancellation of day tours: A full refund will be given if the cancellation is made more than 24 hours prior to the tour departure. Cancellations made less than 24 hours prior to the departure time will incur a 100% fee. 

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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