Overview
* Tour includes entrance to Blackness, Doune and Urquhart Castles and Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield in the tour price. Other attractions are optional and not included in the tour price.
Relive the tragic battles, death-defying escapes, and sentimental moments of Outlander. You’ll visit towns that are virtually unchanged since the 16th Century. Wander through ancient battlefields and visit some of Scotland’s most hidden-away castles.
Discuss your favourite scenes from the show, enjoy Scotland's gorgeous landscapes and follow the epic journey of the time travelling love affair, on this small-group tour from Edinburgh.
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- Free cancellation up to 21 days before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach (small groups max 16 passengers)
3 nights en-suite accommodation in a B&B or 3-star Hotel (breakfast included)
Entrance Fees: Blackness, Doune and Urquhart Castles and Culloden Battlefield.
Professional driver guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Meals and refreshments
Admission fees: Unless specified
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ
(Check in closes 15 minutes before departure)
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Minimum age is 18 years
• Luggage Allowance: You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person on our tours. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) plus a small bag for onboard personal items.
• B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities.
If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
Booking Instructions
Day One
Midhope Castle - if you would like a photo stop at “Lallybroch”, book the individual ticket 9-11am– book here: https://www.citizenticket.co.uk/events/hopetoun-estates/midhope-castle-lallybroch-1/
What to expect
Day 1 Edinburgh - Inverness
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Midhope Castle
15 min Admission ticket not included
Your first stop is the place that needs no introduction: Midhope Castle*, known as Jamie’s lovely home Lallybroch. The cosy interior of the house has been re-created in the film studios. In reality, visitors can’t explore the ruins of the castle, instead, you can sit on the iconic steps of Lallybroch and wait for Jamie or Claire to walk through the beautiful archway in the courtyard.
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Culross
45 min
Heading north, you visit the charming village of Culross. In Outlander, Culross posed as the fictional village of Cranesmuir and the home of Geillis Duncan and her ill-fated husband, Arthur. Exploring the town’s cobbled streets is like taking a step back in time. Look carefully and you may even find Claire’s herb garden behind the impressive, historic Culross Palace.
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Falkland
1 hour 30 min
We continue to the small town of Falkland to relive the first scenes of the show, where Falkland represents 1940s Inverness. See if you can recognize the familiar sights such as Mrs Baird’s Guesthouses (The Covenanter Hotel) and the Bruce Fountain, where Claire’s husband Frank sees the ghost of Jamie.
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Highland Folk Museum
1 hour
Then, it’s time to leave the castles and villages behind and discover the beauty of the Highlands. In the afternoon, we travel through lush Perthshire and stop at the Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum. The site houses replicas of 18th-century turf-roofed Highland crofts and gives you a glimpse into past Highland life. You’ll remember this place as one of the MacKenzie clan villages where Claire and the MacKenzie party stop to collect the rent.
Day 2 Inverness - Glen Affric - Culloden
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Clava Cairns
20 min
You start your day by visiting the mysterious site of Clava Cairns near Inverness. This well-preserved complex of ring cairns and standing stones is as ancient as it is beautiful. And it’s also said to be the inspiration for the standing stones of Craigh na Dun.
Your driver-guide can’t promise any time travel here but exploring this 4,000-year-old site feels like stepping back in time. -
Culloden Battlefield
1 hour 40 min Admission ticket included
The next stop evokes a lot of emotions; it’s the forbidding Culloden Battlefield. This site plays a crucial role in Scottish history and the Outlander books.
It’s not far from the battlefield where the couple said their tearful goodbyes before Jamie joined the Jacobite army to fight for the Stuarts. And it’s where the final Jacobite Raising came to a harrowing end, bringing on the persecution of the Highland way of life. You can explore the visitor centre and the site and pay tribute to those who lost their lives at the last battle fought on British soil. -
Clan Fraser Cemetary
30 min
We continue our journey to the heart of Clan Fraser lands. Here you can pay your respects at the tomb of Lord Lovat, the ‘Old Fox’ of the Jacobite Rebellion, who’s Jamie’s manipulative grandfather in the saga.
After seeing some of the most important sites from the Outlander universe, we return to Inverness with time to explore the city for another evening.
Day 3 Inverness - Castle Leod - Loch Ness - Fort William
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Glen Affric National Nature Reserve
15 min
Lochs, mountains and pine forests: this is one of Scotland’s most glorious glens. It’s also a great hiding spot for Jamie!
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Urquhart Castle
45 min Admission ticket included
We leave the ancient forests behind and continue along Loch Ness to stop at Urquhart Castle. Standing on the banks of Loch Ness for 1,000 turbulent years, this castle offers a taste of the Highlands at their most dramatic.
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Glenfinnan Monument
30 min
Glenfinnan Monument, NTS Visitor Centre A830, Glenfinnan PH37 4LT Scotland
The monument here commemorates the beginning of the last Jacobite rising. It stands framed by Loch Shiel and bedside a famous section of the Jacobite Steam Train railway line, famously used as the Hogwarts Express in Harry Potter.
20 minutes, Admission is free
Day 4 Fort William - Glencoe - Doune Castle - Edinburgh
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Doune Castle
1 hour Admission ticket included
One of the most filmed castles in Scotland. It stars as Castle Leoch in Outlander, and featured in Monty Python’s ‘Holy Grail’, and the pilot for Game of Thrones.
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Linlithgow Palace
10 min
Later, we stop for a quick photo of the ruins of Linlithgow Palace. It's a favourite of ours because of its connections to Mary, Queen of Scots. It also starred as Wentworth Prison and is known for one of the most intense scenes in the Outlander series.
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Blackness Castle
1 hour Admission ticket included
The last highlight of the day is Blackness Castle. This tough-looking fortress looks like it could fend off an entire empire. And in Outlander, it represents Fort William. You can choose to walk along the ramparts and explore the fictional headquarters of Jack Randall.
After having been immersed in the history and landscapes that inspired Outlander, we return to Edinburgh in the early evening.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 21 full days before the start time: 100% refund.
Cancel within 21 days of the start time: 0% refund.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Hotels usually have a relatively central location but may be up to a 20-30 minute walk from local facilities. If you have difficulty with stairs, please let us know so that we can either book a ground floor room or a hotel with lift access, if available.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about 4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions
How long does it take?
It takes about 4 days.
Where does it start?
Please meet your Rabbie's guide inside the Edinburgh Bus Station, Gate J and Gate K, St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH1 3DQ (Check in closes 15 minutes before departure)
What's included?
- Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach (small groups max 16 passengers)
- 3 nights en-suite accommodation in a B&B or 3-star Hotel (breakfast included)
- Entrance Fees: Blackness, Doune and Urquhart Castles and Culloden Battlefield.
- Professional driver guide
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Meals and refreshments
- Admission fees: Unless specified
Which places does it visit?
It visits Midhope Castle, Culross, Falkland, Highland Folk Museum, Clava Cairns, Culloden Battlefield, Clan Fraser Cemetary, Glen Affric National Nature Reserve.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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