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The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Experience
Departure point:
Edinburgh
Duration:
1 Day tour
Time:
From: 8:30am - 6:00pm
Price:
From: £47
Departs:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
Accommodation is payable on arrival
We offer a free accommodation booking service.
If you would like to book your own accommodation, please select 'Tour Only'.
Please select your requirements:
From Edinburgh, our Outlander Coach Tour explores the filming locations made famous by the TV series. Experience Midhope; Outlander's Lallybroch, enjoy time at Falkland, the set for Inverness in Outlander and enjoy time at Culross; home of Claire's herb garden and Cranesmuir Village's Mercat Cross.
Please note: Blackness Castle is an optional extra and must be pre-booked and paid for in advance. Prices are £6 for adults, £4.80 for seniors, and £3.60 for children.
Our Edinburgh Outlander Tour
We begin our day, departing from Edinburgh's Royal Mile and travelling to our first stop of the day; Midhope Castle*. The 16th Century Tower House was the backdrop to Lallybroch; Jamie Fraser's family home. Spend time here for photos and soak up the atmosphere before our Outlander tour continues.
From there, we will travel to Blackness, home to Blackness Castle, an optional extra on this tour. The castle is used to represent Fort William in the series. It has also appeared in Hamlet and is known as "the ship that never sailed" due to its distinctive boat-like shape.
Following in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie, our Outlander tour travels north-west, to the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, where you will have the opportunity to take a photo of Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison. The palace was originally used as a relaxing retreat for the Royal Family on journeys between Edinburgh and Stirling Castle. Its impressive towers overlook stunning scenery. We'll spend time here to purchase refreshments and explore the town.
We then travel to the Royal Burgh of Culross. a tiny village situated on the coast of Fife. Culross is arguably the best example of a 17th Century village in Scotland. The gardens here feature in Claire's herb garden, and the Mercat Cross in Outlanders' Cranesmuir Village. There will be plenty of time to stop here and take in the picturesque town and visit the quaint Biscuit Café.
From Culross, we travel onwards to Falkland. The small village in Fife was used as the set for Inverness in Outlander; Claire and Frank arrive here on their second honeymoon. The Covenanter Hotel in the village is also the set for where Claire saw the ghost of Jamie. Spend time exploring the small village, enjoy refreshments and, should you wish, you can visit Falkland Palace and Gardens (Wed-Sun).
Our journey home takes us to South Queensferry. We pause here for photos, enjoying beautiful views over the Firth of Forth before we head back to Edinburgh, where our unique Outlander tour ends.
Tour Overview
Duration9hrs 30mins
Total Distance104 miles
Pick upOutside Green Ensign Ewart Pub, Edinburgh at 8:30am
Group size16 - 32
AvailabilityAll year round
Minimum ageTravellers need to be at least 4 years-old
Tour Highlight
Linlithgow Palace is currently closed.
Midhope Castle will be fully closed on the following days:
May
2nd - 9th, 16th-27th
June
13th - 20th
It will be partially closed on the following dates, meaning there will be restricted access and there will be no access or photographic opportunity to the front of the castle and cobbled yard.
April
26th - 30th
May
1st, 10th - 15th
June
6th - 12th, 21st and 22nd
A couple of things To know
Included
- Knowledgeable Driver-Guide
- Luxury Modern air-conditioned coach
Not Included
- Children under 4
- Entrance to attractions
- Food and Drink
Outlander
“Since I am an Outlander fan, I loved the tour every second of it. Nevertheless, its not only the Outlander tour, its a tour through centuries and all those lovely places in the Kingdom of Fife. We had a great tour guide-Paul, very cheerful and helpful lad, who answered all of our question , and made us feel very comfortable and making the most to answer all of our questions. Thank you, Paul!”
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the departure point?
Your tour departs from outside the green Ensign Ewart pub, at 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE.
View a map of our departure point.
You can also find us by Edinburgh Public Transport
Check-in opens 15 minutes prior to the stated departure time and closes 5 minutes prior to the stated departure time. We recommend that all passengers arrive in this window as tours must depart on schedule.
Are the optional extras included?
No, optional extras are not included in the tour price.
The price of your one day tour from Edinburgh includes the services of a friendly, knowledgeable and experienced Driver-Guide, and transportation on one of our luxury, modern, air-conditioned coaches.
All optional extras - attraction entrance fees, loch cruises, food and drinks, etc - are not included in the price of your tour. This is to allow our guests the freedom to choose which optional extras they would like to take part in on the day.
Optional extras for your tour (Prices from April 2022) are as follows:
- Midhope Castle: £5.89 per person
- Falkland Palace & Gardens: Adults: £13, Concession: £9
- Blackness Castle: Adult: £6, Concession: £4.80, Child (5-15): £3.60
From 1st April 2022
- Blackness Castle: Adult: £7, Concession: £5.50, Child (5-15): £4
Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?
Due to Covid-19, many visitor attractions have asked us to pre-book tickets with them so they can manage their capacity safely.
For this reason, we must now ask customers who would like to visit selected attractions whilst on tour, to do so through our secure online ticket portal. The link for this will be in your confirmation email.
If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 22.00 daily.
Is the tour in English?
Yes, all of our tours are in English.
Your tour will be taken by an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly English-speaking Driver-Guide.
What should I bring with me?
Please bring a face covering with you. Hand sanitiser will be on board the coach, but we recommend bringing your own.
As we like to give you as much time off the coach as possible with the opportunity for walks, we recommend you bring warm and/or waterproof clothing, wear comfortable walking shoes and take sun-block or a hat for sunny days.
Don't forget your camera to capture all the lovely scenery and wildlife you'll encounter on your tour!
Since we cannot allow hot food on our buses you could also bring a cold packed lunch with you to make the most of your time at each stop, this would be particularly time-saving in the busier months!
Can children travel on this tour?
We welcome children over 4 years old on our tours, and children aged between 4-16yrs are eligible for the concessionary rate.
We regret we are not able to carry children under the age of 4.
How accessible are the locations?
Some of the locations may cause accessibility issues due to their geography and architecture.
If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility, we would suggest downloading this helpful Access Guide by Historic Environment Scotland.