Outlander Full Day Tour of Scotland with Doune Castle
Visit a Range of Film and Book Locations From Hit Series Outlander During This Castle Tour of Scotland
W Lothian
participant
1 participant
hours
- • Tour Some of Scotland's Most Beautiful Castles
- • Spend A Day Visiting Historical Sites
- • See the Castle the MacKenzie Clan Called Home
Why We Love This Unique Experience
West Lothian Experience Gifts: Relive the drama and adventure of Outlander through this one-of-a-kind tour. Passionate guides, great experiences, beginning in royal Linlithgow a short train ride from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
You'll meet your guide for an early 9am start and won't be disappointed with their story-telling skills. You'll be driven to some of the filming locations that brought Outlander to life. Your first stop will be Doune, the site of a 14th Century Castle which the MacKenzie Clan called their home in the series. Who hasn't wanted to experience what Jamie and Claire felt walking the cobbled streets of Cranesmuir? The beautiful town of Culross may awaken your imagination. Finally, if you opt for the tasting at Deanston Distillery you won't have to worry about who will drive home!
This unique Outlander Tour is sure to be an exciting adventure for any lovers of the TV show and book alike. A thoughtful experience gift, and great way to spend the day on your next trip to Scotland!
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Experience Overview:
Outlander Full Day Tour Of Scotland With Doune CastleJoin us on a full day guided Outlander Tour and be transported in comfort to your favourite filming locations from the Outlander TV series. Our driver/guides are passionate Outlander fans, ready to share their stories from Outlander, as well as the real-life histories that haunt these Palaces and Castles.
During the Classic Outlander Tour, you will discover:
- Doune Castle (Castle Leoch)
- Deanston Distillery - opportunity for a tasting (no distillery tour)
- Culross Palace & Village (Cranesmuir & S2 locations)
- Hopetoun House (Duke of Sandringham residence and more)
- Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
- Blackness Castle (Fort William)
Experiences:
This is a tour based on, and immersed, in the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon. Although the books are set in the Highlands, the filming of the Starz TV series took place in Central Scotland, with a number of the filming sites on the doorstep of our base in Linlithgow.
We will start our journey in the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Linlithgow.
During the drive to our first destination, Doune, we will pass the Kelpies, Scotland’s latest tourist attraction. Doune is home of the 14th Century castle used in as the Outlander filming site for Castle Leoch, the home of The MacKenzie Clan.
Deanston Distillery - a Season 2 location and purveyor of fine whiskies.
On to Culross, a perfectly preserved example of a 17th century town, where you can picture Jamie & Claire wandering around the cobbled streets. This is the setting for the fictional town of Cranesmuir. Many of the buildings feature in the show, the witch trial takes place at the Mercat Cross and Claire’s herb garden is the beautiful stepped garden behind Culross Palace.
We continue with a short drive over the river where you will get fabulous views of the iconic Forth Rail Bridge before heading onwards to to Hopetoun House.
If available we will visit Lallybroch also known as Midhope Castle and get a great photo on the house stairs.
Our final stop, Blackness Castle is a formidable fortress sitting on the banks of the River Forth and is the filming site for Fort William, the stronghold of the infamous Black Jack Randall.
* If we have time at the end of the day you will have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming site for Wentworth Pri
Details & Important Info
Additional Experience Details & Important Information
Please note:
- The entrance fees listed below are for guidance only and can change at any time.
- Midhope Castle may close for pheasant shooting.
- Itineraries may also change at short notice due to local events.
- Many of the locations on this tour have uneven terrain or cobblestones and are not suitable for those with mobility restrictions.
Cancellations & Refunds
Reservation Changes, Cancellations & Refunds
Changes to reservations for tickets can be made until 3 days prior to the date scheduled. Reservations may be re-scheduled by the operator of the activity due to reasons such as weather, minimum participation requirements, mechanical issues or other interruptions beyond their control.
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Mary's Meanders
In a nutshell
Mary's Meanders proudly offers unforgettable tours around Scotland for discerning travellers interested in history, heritage, their Scottish Ancestry, Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander.
Originally begun by Emma Chalmers in 2014, she was quickly joined by Anne Daly. Together they combined their expert local knowledge and passion for the Outlander novels and TV series to create a range of responsive Outlander Tour Experiences.
The pleasure of being awarded Visit Scotland Thistle Awards Regional Ambassador for The Lothians and Borders in 2018/19 has only been equalled by spending a whole day touring with Diana Gabaldon.
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Travel back in time with Mary’s Meanders and discover how Scotland’s past shaped Jamie and Claire’s story. Just like Diana Gabaldon
When the talented Outlander author joined a Mary’s Meanders tour, it was exciting… and a little scary too. What if some of our behind-the-scenes stories and historical facts weren’t right? Can you imagine?
To steady our nerves, we stuck to what we do best. We listened to our guests and found out what would bring them joy.
It worked. Diana Gabaldon tweeted her thanks for a #VERYScottish and unforgettable Outlander experience.
Now we can’t promise you’ll meet a man like Jamie Fraser. But we can guarantee a warm welcome, meaningful locations, great stories, a flexible pace and lifelong memories.
Make sure you get the most from your time in Scotland. Tour with expert guides that focus on you. With Mary’s Meanders, you will arrive a visitor and leave a friend.
Solo travellers and Outlander fans especially welcome.
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Outlander Tour with Doune Castle
W Lothian
participant
1 participant
hours
- • Tour Some of Scotland's Most Beautiful Castles
- • Spend A Day Visiting Historical Sites
- • See the Castle the MacKenzie Clan Called Home
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