Edinburgh Outlander Film Location Tour

Enjoy a relaxed and fun experience exploring several of the film locations.
Find out the history of the Jacobite's and Culloden, along with its impact on Scotland and its people. Take photographs at iconic locations from the hit TV show and have a chat about your favourite characters as you follow the trail of Jamie & Claire. From Edinburgh you will journey out of the city around the River Forth to discover Doune Castle (Leoch) & explore Black Ness Castle (Fort William). You will visit the charming villages of Culross & Dysart in the Kingdom of Fife, both dating back to around the 16th/17th centuries.

Travel time between locations is factored into the duration time of tour, with a maximum of 45 minutes / 1 hour journey time from one location to another and a minimum of 15 minutes drive time.

What's included:

• Knowledgeable driver guide

Not included:

• Entrance fees to attractions

What to expect:

Duration: 8 hours, 30 minutes

Midhope Castle

Near Abercorn, South Queensferry, EH30 9SL

Featured as Lallybroch in Outlander, Midhope is situated on the Hopetoun House Estate. This is a 16th century tower house that is derelict but beautiful. You will be able to walk up the drive and get some photographs at the favoured and iconic location. Filming for season 7 and for the prequal to the show may be taking place in 2023. As a result this location is subject opening and filming restrictions.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Blackness Castle

Blackness, Linlithgow, EH49 7NH

Blackness is a stunningly preserved castle sitting on the banks of the river Forth. Originally built as a prison this was used to hold Jacobites during the rebellion of the 18th century. This location was famously used as Fort William in Outlander. The base of Black Jack Randall.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Linlithgow Palace

9 Kirkgate, Linlithgow, EH49 7AL

A 14th century Palace ruin Linlithgow Palace is the birth place of Mary Queen of Scots and was used as Wentworth Prison in Outlander. The Palace is closed internally at this time, but access to grounds and exterior photographs are possible.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Doune Castle

Castle Hill, , Doune, FK16 6EA

Doune Castle sits on the river Teith and is a magnificent 14th century castle. Originally built for the Duke of Albany it is owned by Clan Murray. This places a significant role in Outlander as Castle Leoch and is a must visit for any Outlander fan.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Culross

Culross

Culross Village on the other side of the river Forth is a beautiful 17th century historical village used as Cranesmuir in Outlander, as well as other locations.

45 minutes

Falkland

Falkland

Falkland is one of the first locations we are introduced to in the show and plays the role of Inverness, where Frank and Claire go on Honeymoon. There will be time to wonder the streets of the village and get those iconic location photographs. The village is also home to Falkland Palace, Mary Queen of Scots favoured residence in Scotland.

1 hour

South Queensferry

South Queensferry

Our final stop is a photo stop at the charming village of Queensferry. The area is famed for the iconic Forth Bridge built during the industrial revolution.

15 minutes