Outlander Tour

Arrive in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, where you’ll find world-class restaurants and shopping alongside cobbled medieval streets and one of the most recognisable castles in the world. Why not follow in Jamie and Claire’s footsteps and have a ‘wee dram’ in the World’s End Pub? Welcome to Scotland!

Overnight – Edinburgh

Spend a day exploring Edinburgh’s fantastic sights. Visit Holyrood Palace – the official residence of the British monarchy in Scotland and see where Claire begged Bonnie Prince Charlie to abandon his hopeless cause. Explore the cobbled streets and hidden alleyways of the Royal Mile, or enjoy awe-inspiring views from Arthur’s Seat – an extinct volcano which looms over the city.
Overnight – Edinburgh

Your journey into the world of Outlander continues this morning as you depart Edinburgh for Blackness Castle, which doubles as Fort William in the TV series. The castle interior will be familiar as the scene where Black Jack Randall whips Jamie. Next stop is the historic village of Culross which stands in as the fictional Cranesmuir, before making your way to beautiful Falkland – instantly recognisable as 1940’s Inverness from the TV series.
Overnight – Falkland, Kingdom of Fife

After a hearty breakfast visit remarkable Falkland Palace & Garden, childhood home of Mary Queen of Scots, before heading north to the rolling hills and ancient forests of Perthshire. Your journey continues through the spectacular Cairngorms National Park where you’ll find the wonderful Highland Folk Museum. This ‘living museum’ has recreated a traditional Highland township and was used extensively in the filming of Outlander. Onwards to historic Inverness – your Highland home for the next two nights.
Overnight – Inverness

The Highlands are your playground today and sightseeing opportunities are endless. You could visit Culloden Battlefield where Bonnie Prince Charlie’s Highland army made their last stand against the Redcoats in 1746. Learn more about this bloody chapter in Scottish history and see where Claire and Jamie said their goodbyes.

A short drive away is the mysterious Clava Cairns. This 4,000 year old burial site with prehistoric standing stones was Diana Gabeldon’s inspiration for Craigh na Dun, and is certainly an evocative place. A second night in Inverness gives you plenty of time to explore the beautiful countryside, visit a local whisky distillery, and enjoy fantastic local cuisine.
Overnight – Inverness

World-famous Loch Ness is your first stop today, where Claire spotted the mystical water-horse. Will you catch a glimpse of ‘Nessie’ too?

Your drive today is full of ancient castles and shimmering lochs as you make your way to the Isle of Skye. Take the chance to visit Eilean Donan Castle, the most photographed castle in Scotland and former stronghold of Clan MacKenzie. The opening titles of the TV series play the Scottish folk song ‘Over the Sea to Skye’ – the journey you’ll make before spending two nights on the island.
Overnight – Isle of Skye

The magical Isle of Skye is without doubt one of the most special places in Scotland, where the dramatic Cuillin mountains and stunning seascapes combine with the warmest of Highland hospitality. A wildlife cruise allows you to explore the coast and spot seals, otters and great golden eagles.

Pay a visit to the grave of the legendary Flora McDonald, who hid Bonnie Prince Charlie from Redcoats after he fled from Culloden. Flora’s arrival in the American colonies after leaving Scotland is documented in Outlander. Skye is dotted with wonderful craft shops and galleries for souvenir hunting too.
Overnight – Isle of Skye

Take a scenic ferry journey back to the mainland before making your way to the Glenfinnan Monument – a poignant memorial to the thousands of Jacobites who lost their lives in the 1745 uprising. Continue through Glencoe, a spectacular glacial valley once home to the McDonald clan, where you can learn the sad story of the Massacre of Glencoe.

Travel onwards through wild Rannoch Moor into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, where your overnight stop awaits – along with a very familiar looking castle! Doune Castle stands in as the fictional Castle Leoch in the TV series, and is the location where Claire is held captive by Colum MacKenzie. You’ll have plenty of time to explore this fascinating 14th century castle before perhaps enjoying the hospitality at a local inn.
Overnight – Loch Lomond & The Trossachs National Park

After breakfast, it is less than a 2 hour journey to Edinburgh where your Outlander adventure will come to an end.

If time allows, you could stop to visit Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison in Outlander) en route. You can tour the spectacular palace, which is famously the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots, or just enjoy a walk around the grounds overlooking Linlithgow Loch.