From Glasgow: Outlander Adventure Tour with Tickets
ID: GYG204445-318103
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Visit three castles and a well-preserved village on a guided tour through the sights and stories of the famous 'Outlander' TV series. Travel from Glasgow in the comfort of a mini coach.
We leave Glasgow and begin to follow the trail of the best-known film locations featured in the Outlander TV Series.
The journey takes you past Stirling Castle and the Wallace Monument to Doune Castle**, or as it’s called in Outlander, Castle Leoch. This formidable building gives you an insight into the living conditions of a Scottish earl in the 14th century. You can also listen to an excellent audio guide about how this castle was used as a filming location for Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Heading north, we stop for lunch at the small town of Falkland to relive the first scenes of the show, where Falkland represents 1940’s Inverness. See if you can recognise the familiar sights such as Mrs Baird’s Guesthouses and the Bruce Fountain.
Midhope Castle* is your next highlight. The cosy interior of the house has been re-created in the film studios. In reality, visitors can’t explore the ruins of the castle, instead, you can sit on the iconic steps of Lallybroch and wait for Jamie or Claire to walk through the beautiful archway in the courtyard.
We then travel the short distance to Blackness Castle. It’s an impressive castle that’s known as the ‘ship that never sailed’ because it resembles a giant stone boat. You have time to walk along the ramparts and explore the fictional headquarters of Jack Randall.
Then, travel back in time once more as your driver-guide takes you to charming Culross. In Outlander, Culross posed as the fictional village of Cranesmuir and the home of Geillis Duncan and her ill-fated husband, Arthur. Look carefully while exploring the town's cobbled streets and you may find Claire’s herb garden behind the impressive historic Culross Palace.
After a glimpse into landscapes and stories that inspired Outlander, we return to Glasgow in the early evening.
Highlights
- Marvel at the Doune Castle and learn about life in Scotland in the 14th century
- Visit the beautiful town of Falkland and explore locations from Monty Python
- Admire the spectacular Midhope Castle and the unusual Blackness Castle
- See some of Outlander's most famous locations in the village of Culross
- Gaze at Claire's herb garden and hear unique facts about the TV show
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage per person. This should be one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm / 22in x 17in x 10in) and a small bag for onboard personal items.
Meet at Glasgow Buchanan Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow, G2 3NW, between stances 23 and 32.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.