Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Itinerary 1 itinerary

Day 1

Meet at meeting point: Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works
Attractions and Activities: Tuilyies Standing Stones (Free entry) We stop at the Tullyies Standing Stones for a photo stop. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Culross Palace - The National Trust for Scotland (Free entry) We continue onwards to the Royal Burgh of Culross. This picturesque village is a textbook example of a 17th century village in Scotland. You might recognise the village from Outlander, as it feature as Claire's herb garden, and the Mercat Cross in the show's Cranesmuir Village. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Doune Castle (At your own expense) We continue towards Doune Castle (optional extra), which featured as Castle Leoch in Outlander, the seat of Clan MacKenzie. You might also recognise this medieval stronghold from many other different films and tv programmes such as Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. On our way, we will pass the historic and imposing Stirling Castle, which sits proudly over the city of Stirling, high on volcanic rock. 1 hr(s)15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Linlithgow Palace (At your own expense) Our tour then heads south, towards the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, where you will have time to grab some lunch, and also visit Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison (optional extra). The palace, with it's impressive grounds overlooking stunning scenery, was originally used as a relaxing retreat for the Royal Family on journeys between Edinburgh and Stirling Castle. 1 hr(s)15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Blackness Castle (At your own expense) From Linlithgow, we travel to Blackness, home to Blackness Castle (optional extra), affectionately known as “the ship that never sailed” due to its triangular shape, which juts out into the Forth. In Outlander, Blackness Castle is used as the set for Fort William, the headquarters of Black Jack Randall. Look down the Forth towards Edinburgh and you will be met with a view of the 3 bridges that span the water. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Midhope Castle (At your own expense) Our final stop of the day depends on the time of year that you travel. In the summer months, we will continue to Midhope Castle (optional extra). This 16th century townhouse was the backdrop to Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser's family home. Spend time here for photos and soak up the atmosphere and keep an eye out for Jamie, just in case. Should Midhope be closed for filming, or if your tour is in winter, we will instead continue to the Forth Bridges. Spanning 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation, these impressive structures connect the Kingdom of Fife to the Lothians and serve as a vital transport link for the country. 1 hr(s)
Attractions and Activities: Forth Bridge (At your own expense) If your tour is in winter, we will instead continue to the Forth Bridges. Spanning 3 centuries of Scottish engineering and innovation, these impressive structures connect the Kingdom of Fife to the Lothians and serve as a vital transport link for the country. 15 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Our Edinburgh tours depart from Castle Terrace, Edinburgh EH1 2EW, outside the NCP Car Park. What3Words Address: ///casino.cove.works


*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.