Outlander Tour with Doune Castle Entry

About this experience

The Outlander Tour with Doune Castle Entry is a full-day guided landmark tour departing Edinburgh, visiting three filming locations used in the television adaptation of Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series. The tour leaves from 60 High Street at 8.45 and runs for approximately nine hours, covering sites across central Scotland with a local Scottish guide throughout. Among the Edinburgh attractions and day trips available from the city, this is one of the few that combines structured access to private and historic sites with included castle entry. The first stop is Midhope Castle in West Lothian, used as the exterior of Lallybroch, the Fraser family home. From there, the tour continues to Doune Castle in Stirlingshire, a 14th-century fortress that served as Castle Leoch in Outlander and also appeared in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and early seasons of Game of Thrones. Entry to Doune Castle is included, giving visitors time to explore the great hall, kitchen tower, and courtyard. The final stop is Culross in the Kingdom of Fife, a preserved 17th and 18th-century burgh used as the village of Cranesmuir, where the character Claire is accused of witchcraft. Lunch time is built into the Culross stop. Tickets cover the guided tour, Doune Castle entry, and transport between all three locations. The tour is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Highlights

• Full-day guided tour departing 60 High Street at 8.45
• Covers three Outlander filming locations across central Scotland
• Doune Castle entry included in the tour price
• Nine-hour itinerary led by a local Scottish guide throughout
• Visits private and historic sites not easily accessed independently
• Based on Diana Gabaldon's Outlander television series locations

What is included

• Guided tour around 3 Outlander filming locations
• Doune castle entry
• Local Scottish guide

Before you go

Arrival and timing The tour departs from Edinburgh Bus Station at 60 High Street at 8.45, so aim to arrive a few minutes beforehand to check in with your guide. The full day out runs for approximately 9 hours, so wear comfortable shoes and dress for the Scottish weather. Getting around the venues Midhope Castle is an exterior visit; keep to marked paths and follow your guide's instructions on site. At Doune Castle, entry is included and you will have time to explore the interior of this medieval castle independently before the group moves on. Culross is a walkable historic village where the group stops for lunch; there are local cafes and shops to explore at your own pace.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience.