Outlander Filming Locations Tour with Castle Entries in 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 Tour with entry to Castles offers a comprehensive 9-hour exploration of key filming locations from the popular series "Outlander" around Edinburgh. Participants will visit iconic sites such as Doune Castle, Midhope Castle, and Blackness Castle, all of which served as backdrops for the show. This tour is ideal for fans of the series as well as history enthusiasts, providing insights into both the filming and the rich history of these medieval structures. A local guide will lead the experience, and downloadable audio guides are available in multiple languages, enhancing accessibility for international visitors.
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Inclusions

  • Doune Castle entry 
  • Midhope Castle entry
  • Blackness Castle entry
  • Local Guide
  • Downloadable Audio Guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese and Spanish

Itinerary

Outlander Explorer

As we leave the capital we learn about the Old and New Town of Edinburgh while 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 the filming location for Castle Leoch in Outlander. The castle is also featured as Winterfell in Game of Thrones and in 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 was 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 of the day is the impressive Blackness Castle, featured as Fort William in the series. The castle also treats us to awe-inspiring views of the iconic Forth Bridge, inscribed as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. We arrive back in Edinburgh in the 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.

**The Outlander tour will be altered until 19 October due to filming at Doune Castle and Blackness Castle.  When one castle is closed it will be replaced with Linlithgow Palace which was also used in Outlander. When Doune Castle and Blackness Castle are both closed the replacements will be Linlithgow Palace and Culross Palace. 

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.

Please Note

  • Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time.
  • 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.
  • Cancellation needs to be made 24 hours hours prior to the departure time to recieve a full refund.
  • All attractions are subject to availability. Third party suppliers have the right to close attractions/suspend operations at any time
  • Adults / Students must be over 18 at the time of travel.
  • Students must hold a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card.
  • Please note that there are dates throughout the year where Doune Castle and Midhope Castle are closed for filming and estate activit
  • 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).y.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.
  • 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.
  • There are no maximum age restrictions
  • 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.
  • There are dates throughout the year where Doune Castle and Midhope Castle may be closed for filming and estate activity. Alternative stops will be included.

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

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