Pack your essentials and travel back to the 18th century on an Outlander-themed tour from Edinburgh to charming villages and iconic historic attractions: a dream day out for any Outlander fan!
We can’t guarantee any time travel through standing stones, but your guide will immerse you in real-life tales from the past which inspired Diana Gabaldon’s world-famous books. When you experience these stunning locations, you’ll understand why they were chosen to feature in the hit TV series.
Itinerary
Outlander Trail
Our Outlander tour starts in Edinburgh in the morning, heading to Midhope Castle*, known as the Outlander filming location for Lallybroch. Next, we visit Doune Castle*, or Castle Leoch to Outlander fans. As one of the best-preserved medieval castles in Scotland, it has also appeared in Game of Thrones, Outlaw King and Monty Python & the Holy Grail.
Over in the ancient Kingdom of Fife, we visit Falkland, the setting for 1940’s Inverness. Explore the quaint streets or chase Jamie’s ghostly figure around the village square. Afterwards, we travel to colourful Culross for lunch, which starred as Cranesmuir, where Claire and Geillis Duncan were accused of witchcraft. That was a close call!
Saving some of the best ‘til last, our final stop is at Blackness Castle*, the fictional setting for Fort William in Outlander, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence. We get the chance to view the jaw-dropping Forth Bridges before we return to the capital in the early evening. The perfect end to an awesome Outlander tour!
*There are dates when castles may be closed. Please check the FAQs below for the latest updates.
Travelling in a wee group means more banter, more space, and plenty of laughs along the way. Cosy, right? Just a heads-up – while we usually travel in smaller vehicles, sometimes a larger bus might be used due to availability.
Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle dates back to the 15th century, and has recently found famed in the Outlander TV series as Lallybroch; the family home of heroic heartthrob Jamie Fraser. While the interior is derelict, a selfie outside the instantly recognisable castle is a must for any Outlander fan.
Doune Castle
Prepare to be star-struck by Doune Castle. The 14th century stronghold is quite the celebrity, having appeared in Monty Python, Game of Thrones, and Outlander. Climb the battlements for views of distant mountains, and get your geek on as you discover familiar filming locations in and around the castle.
Culross
Culross is almost too cute to handle. The cobbles and colourful houses are picture perfect, and give a glimpse into village life hundreds of years ago. Culross is popularly featured as Cranesmuir in the Outlander TV series. Wander the palace and pretty streets in search of the filming locations.
Falkland
Falkland is a fairy-tale village in the Kingdom of Fife. From its quaint wee buildings and pretty flower baskets, to the French renaissance palace, Falkland is a total charmer. The centuries-old streets are used regularly in the filming of Outlander, most recognisably as Inverness in the 1940s and 1960s.
Outlander
You’ve watched the Outlander TV series, and now you can see the filming locations close up! Learn about the Jacobite history which inspired the Outlander story. Visit Castle Leoch, the setting for 1940s Inverness, and Jamie Fraser’s home at Lallybroch – plus more! An epic day out for hardcore fans.
Robert the Bruce
As far as kings go, Robert the Bruce was an absolute legend. Learn the true story of our ‘Outlaw King’ and national hero, on this epic journey around historic hotspots connected to the man himself – including Bannockburn; the battle site where he won his greatest victory for the Scots.
Blackness Castle
Blackness Castle is a striking 15th century fortress that resembles the shape of a ship – often nicknamed as ‘'the ship that never sailed’. As an Outlander fan, you will recall the castle as Fort William, home to Captain Jack Randall’s worst acts of violence.’ Spoiler alert: Remember the scene where Jamie received lashes from Randall? Yep, that’s where it happened.
What's Included
★ Your Legendary Local HAGGiS Guide★ Scottish Stories & Live Commentary (in English)★ Small Group Tour★ Foreign Language Audio Guide Available★ Audio guide links will be provided after booking. Please download over WiFi and bring your own headphones★ Full Refund if Cancelled More Than 24 hours in Advance
In the Moment
What Explorers Say
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Haggis Adventures is the best!
First, let me say my mother actually recommended this tour company because she had taken tons of tours with them about 2 decades ago. I can say they definitely still hold such a high standard. This particular one was such an awesome tour! Such great value for money, and our tour guide Rich was incredible. He taught us all so much Scottish history while we were driving around and he was super knowledgeable about the best parts of each stop. The drive was smooth, and the views were gorgeous. My husband and I had an amazing time and I would highly recommend not only this tour but any tour Haggis Adventures does!
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Outlander Tour
Fantastic tour, our tour guide Graeme had a wealth off knowledge on the history of all the places we visited. We would highly recommend Haggis Tours.
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Outlander tour
Fun outing with lots of great themed stops and very knowledgeable/experienced guide, Charlie.
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Oulander one day trip
We had a guide, named Connor. He was a perfect guide, whit a lot of knowlidge. We went to a trip with «Outlander» theme, and we were very satisfied.
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Finally Outlander in REAL!
Everything about this day trip turned out to be TOP : our guide and driver ‘TROVA’, the locations, the sunny weather. We spent a very blissful day in Outlander-World with the real places where the shooting took place and we recognized immediately! Especially Midhope Castle - Lallybroch - impressed me a lot!
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I stood in the same place as Jamie’s ghost
Very pleasant day touring Outlander film sites. The pace of the tour was good, and our guide, Jenny, was great! She was very personable, accommodating and full of interesting stories. Recommend
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We LOVED our Outlander trip!
Our Outlander trip with Haggis Adventures was amazing! Graeme was a great guide, he knows so much about Outlander and Scotland and its history, and he is SO funny! Thank you zo much for our perfect Outlander trip!
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A highlight for an Outlander fan and someone who just loves castles and Scottish history and stories.
Tom was an amazing tour guide. Can’t thank him enough for a great day. Very knowledgeable about Outlander and also Scottish history in general.
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Best tour and driver in Edinburgh
Tim our driver was amazing and so informative. Highly recommend this trip for anyone as your first trip to do in Edinburgh.
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Great tour! Great driver!
My driver, Dusty, was AWESOME! Super nice, funny and friendly…had great insights and information - even found me a place to get a deep fried Mars bar!! Tour was great, but I would have loved more time in Falkland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Castles sometimes closed for filming. When that happens, we’ll visit another attraction with Outlander connections, so your adventure keeps rolling. If you’ve booked a castle add-on, you’ll get entry to the alternative attraction at no extra cost. If you haven’t pre-booked, tickets can be purchased on site.
Midhope Castle Closure Notice:
Midhope will be closed for the following dates:
Winter 2026
Saturday 14th November
Thursday 19th November
Saturday 21st November
Tuesday 1st December
Saturday 5th December
Thursday 10th December
Saturday 12th December
Monday 21st December
Thursday 24th December
Friday 25th December
Saturday 26th December
Sunday 27th December
Monday 28th December
Tuesday 29th December
Wednesday 30th December
Thursday 31st December
Winter 2027
Friday 1st January through to Thursday 25th February, Reopening on Friday 26th February 2027
Summer 2027
Sunday 18th July 2027
On those dates, we will visit Linlithgow Palace instead (external view only).
General Castle Closure Notice:
There may be days throughout the year where both Midhope Castle and Doune Castle are closed for filming. In that case, the itinerary will be as following:
Leave Edinburgh
Visit Linlithgow Palace
Visit Culross
Visit Royal Burgh of Falkland
Visit Callander House
Visit Blackness Castle
Return to Edinburgh
Order of attractions may change.
Your Outlander tour departs from the city centre of Edinburgh. Full departure details can be found on your e-ticket or on our departure info page.
Yes! All castles and attractions we visit have been used as a filming location in Outlander.
You might catch a few spoilers as you explore filming locations from both the earlier and later seasons. Your HAGGiS Guide will give some context on the scenes that unfolded there. So, consider this your friendly spoiler alert!
100%! This tour showcases breathtakingly beautiful places loved by both locals and travellers. Whether or not you're familiar with the show Outlander, you're guaranteed to fall in love with the stunning gems we explore on this tour.
