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Private: Outlander, Palaces and Jacobites Experience
Departure point:
Edinburgh
Days:
1-Day Tours
Time:
8:30am - 6:00pm
Price:
From: £850
Mercedes-Benz V Class (up to 7 passengers) - from £850 per group.
Small Mercedes Coach (up to 16 passengers) - from £995 per group.
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'.
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Follow in the footsteps of your favourite Outlander characters on this curated one-day experience from Edinburgh. Explore evocative filming locations including Culross, Doune Castle, and Linlithgow Palace; visit Jamie Fraser’s family home at Midhope Castle; and even pause at the atmospheric Tuilyies Standing Stones.
Walk through Outlander history
Departing Edinburgh in the morning, your vehicle heads north across the Firth of Forth towards the Tuilyies Standing Stones, enigmatic monoliths reminiscent of the mystical stones in Outlander, marking the threshold where travellers might slip through time.
From here, after perhaps a few playful attempts at time travel, we continue to the Royal Burgh of Culross. This beautifully preserved village offers a rare glimpse into 17th-century Scotland. Fans will recognise its cobbled lanes and ochre-hued buildings as Claire’s herb garden and the Mercat Cross in Cranesmuir.
We then travel onward to Doune Castle (optional extra), the imposing medieval fortress that served as Castle Leoch, home to Clan MacKenzie. You may also recognise it from Game of Thrones and Monty Python and the Holy Grail. En route, you’ll enjoy views of mighty Stirling Castle, perched dramatically on volcanic rock, one of Scotland’s most significant historic strongholds.
Relax in Linlithgow
Your journey continues south to the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow, where you will have time for lunch and the opportunity to visit Linlithgow Palace (optional extra), the filming location for Wentworth Prison in Outlander. Once a favourite royal retreat, the palace offers sweeping views across its tranquil loch and parkland.
Visit Lallybroch and Blackness Castle
In the afternoon, we travel to Blackness Castle (optional extra), known as “the ship that never sailed” thanks to its distinctive, sea-facing shape. In Outlander, it stood in for Fort William, the formidable headquarters of Black Jack Randall. From its ramparts, enjoy views towards Edinburgh and the three iconic bridges that span the Firth of Forth.
Our final stop varies with the season. During summer, we continue to Midhope Castle (optional extra), the 16th-century tower house that brought Lallybroch to life on screen, Jamie Fraser’s beloved family home. Enjoy time to explore, take photographs, and soak up the atmosphere (Jamie sightings not guaranteed, but always hoped for).
If Midhope is closed for filming, or during winter months, we instead visit the Forth Bridges, three remarkable feats of engineering representing three centuries of innovation, gracefully connecting Fife with the Lothians.
Your private Outlander experience concludes with a relaxed journey back to Edinburgh, where you may choose to explore the city further.
Tour Overview
Duration9hrs 30mins
Total Distance104 miles
Pick upFlexible
Group sizeUp to 16
AvailabilityAll year round
Minimum ageNo minimum age for travellers
Tour Highlight
A couple of things To know
Included
- Digital translations
- Experienced Driver
Not Included
- Entrance to attractions
- Food and Drink
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs
Where is the departure point?
As this is a private tour, you have complete control over the departure point. We are able to pick you up from any city-centre location, even your hotel. Just let our team know.
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 2025) are as follows:
- Midhope Castle: £7.30
- Blackness Castle: Adults: £8.50, Concession: £6.80, Child (7-15): £5.00, Child (Under 7): Free
- Culross Palace & Gardens: Adults: £13.00, Concession: £10.00
- Linlithgow Palace: Adults (16-64yrs): £11.00, Concession (65yrs+ and unemployed): £9.00, Child (7-15yrs): £5.00
Do I need to pre-book the optional extras?
No, you don't need to worry about pre-booking any of the optional extras.
All the optional extras can be booked on the day and your driver-guide or chauffeur will advise you of how to book. We recommend bringing enough cash to pay for your attraction tickets.
If you have any questions about this please contact our Reservations Team on +44 (0)131 226 6066 - open 07.00 - 21.00 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 or chauffeur.
You'll find a digital translation of your tour through a link on your confirmation email.
Digital translations are available for this tour in the following languages:
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Portuguese
- Italian
- Russian
- Chinese (Mandarin)
What should I bring with me?
As we like to give you as much time out of the vehicle 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 in our vehicles 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?
Yes, unlike our scheduled tours, we are able to bring children of all ages on our private tours.
Please communicate with our team about what ages your children will be so that we are able to accommodate them with children's seats.
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.
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