From Edinburgh: "Outlander" Filming Locations Explorer Tour "Outlander" Explorer Tour
ID: GYG121236-177378
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
Walk in the footsteps of Jamie and Claire from the hit series Outlander on a guided tour of various filming locations in Northern Scotland, including Blackness Castle, and Falkland.
Join a local guide and discover some of the stunning filming locations from the hit TV series "Outlander". Admire the views of Doune Castle, Blackness Castle, and the quaint villages of Culross and Falkand on a tour departing from Edinburgh.
Set out from Edinburgh early in the morning for a journey to some of the most famous locations from the series. Relive some of your favorite moments from the show as you gain insight into the history of each location from your local guide.
Next, travel to Doune Castle, or Castle Leoch, which was also featured as Winterfell in "Game of Thrones" and as the castle in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail". You have the option of entering the castle, or you can simply admire it from the outside.
Next, travel to the ancient Kingdom of Fife, an area of great historical importance. Make a stop in Culross, where Claire was accused of witchcraft in the village of Cranesmuir. Admire one of the most complete examples of a typical 17th and 18th-century burgh that remains in Scotland today.
For your penultimate stop, head to the charming village of Falkland, which was used as the filming location for 1940s Inverness. Admire some of the 28 listed buildings, which indicates their national historic and architectural significance.
Finally, visit Blackness Castle which is perched on a strategic point overlooking Blackness Bay. Then, hop back on the bus and relax on the return journey to Edinburgh.
Highlights
- Discover the filming locations from the hit TV series "Outlander"
- Visit the 15th-century Blackness Castle that represented Fort William
- Visit the quaint village of Falkland, the setting for 1940s Inverness
- Learn about the history and legends of each location from a guide
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- Doune Castle will be closed from 11th January until 15th February 2024
- You will be informed in advance if any areas are closed for filming on your chosen tour date
- Children under 5 years old may not take part in the tour, while anyone under 17 years must be accompanied by an adult
Meet at Highland Explorer Tours on High Street, Edinburgh. Meet 15 minutes before departure and look for the check-in staff wearing blue high-visibility vests there to greet you.
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.
