Outlander Tour in Scotland Through Iconic Filming Locations and Castles
With our Outlander Tour Scotland experience, explore the landscapes, historic castles, and villages that brought the story of Claire and Jamie to life. This private tour takes you through some of the most recognizable Outlander filming locations across Scotland, offering a deeper connection to the places, stories, and Scottish history behind the series.
Whether you’re following the journey of Claire and Jamie or simply exploring Scotland for the first time, this experience is designed to feel unhurried, personal, and thoughtfully paced. From well-known attractions to quieter settings, each stop allows you to see Scotland in a more meaningful way.
Private Outlander Tours Across Scotland Designed Around Your Journey
Each Outlander tour is shaped around your plans. You may prefer a relaxed day tour visiting key film locations or a longer itinerary exploring a wider range of Scottish sites. As a private Outlander tour, the experience is tailored to your pace, allowing time to enjoy each location without feeling rushed.
Travel is provided in a Mercedes V-Class with an experienced driver-guide, offering comfort and local insight throughout the journey. Along the way, you’ll visit places such as Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Midhope Castle (Lallybroch), and Culross, a 16th-century village that served as Cranesmuir.
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Outlander Filming Locations Across Scotland You Can Visit
Here are some of the locations that can be included as part of your Outlander tour of Scotland:
- Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) – A medieval stronghold used as Castle Leoch, home to Clan MacKenzie and a key location in the series.
- Culross (Cranesmuir) – A remarkably preserved 16th-century village that became Cranesmuir, where Geillis Duncan lived.
- Blackness Castle (Fort William) – A coastal fortress used as the setting for Fort William and scenes involving Black Jack Randall.
- Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison) – The ruins of this grand palace were used for Wentworth Prison scenes.
- Falkland (Inverness, 1940s & 1960s) – The picturesque village of Falkland was used to portray 1940s Inverness, where Claire and Frank begin their journey.
- Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) – Perhaps one of the most beloved locations, Midhope Castle is the real-life Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s family home and highlight of the Outlander Tour.
- Clava Cairns (Inspiration for Craigh na Dun) – While the iconic time-traveling stones don’t exist, Clava Cairns is a mystical ancient site that is said to have inspired Outlander’s standing stones.
- Glencoe – Featured in the opening credits, known for its dramatic Highland scenery and beautiful glens.
- Bakehouse Close (Jamie’s Print Shop, Edinburgh) – One of the most iconic locations in Outlander, this historic Edinburgh close was used as the setting for Jamie’s print shop, where Claire and Jamie have their emotional reunion in Season 3.
Tailor Your Outlander Tour in Scotland
This outline is simply a starting point. Your Outlander tour can be shaped around the locations you most want to visit, whether that includes a day tour from Edinburgh or a longer journey through the Scottish Highlands, including areas such as Loch Lomond or Culloden Battlefield.
We can also incorporate additional Scottish experiences into your itinerary, from historic castles and lochs to sites connected with Jacobite history and Highland clans. For travellers looking for a more complete experience, we can assist with accommodation, route planning, and practical details to ensure everything runs smoothly.
We also offer airport pick-up and drop-off, helping you begin and end your time in Scotland with ease.
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