Outlander Castles and Scottish Countryside Day Tour from Glasgow
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£100.80Overview
This small-group tour lasts about nine and a half hours and starts in Glasgow. It includes visits to several Outlander filming locations and Scottish countryside sites. The first stop is Doune Castle, known as Castle Leoch in the series and the home of Clan MacKenzie. Visitors spend about one hour exploring this 14th-century castle and learning about its history. Next, the tour goes to Culross, which represents the fictional village of Cranesmuir. Guests have time to walk through the cobbled streets and see Claire’s herb garden. After Culross, the group travels to Falkland for a ninety-minute stop. Falkland was used as 1940s Inverness in the show. Visitors can have lunch on their own and visit local landmarks such as the Bruce Fountain, where a key scene with Jamie's ghost takes place. The tour then proceeds to Midhope Castle, known as Lallybroch, Jamie’s family home. Visitors have about thirty minutes to walk around the estate and take photos. The final stop is Blackness Castle, which was used as Fort William. Visitors spend about one hour here and can see views over the Firth of Forth. After this, the tour returns to Glasgow, arriving in time for dinner. Entry fees for Doune, Midhope, and Blackness castles are not included unless selected when booking. The tour uses air-conditioned vehicles and includes a local English-speaking guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doune Castle
Travel from Glasgow to Doune Castle, which appears as Castle Leoch in Outlander and serves as the home of Clan MacKenzie. Visitors spend about one hour exploring this 14th-century fortress and learning about its historical context. Entry to the castle must be reserved when booking and is available until 31 March 2026.
60 min
Culross Village
Stop at Culross, the filming location for the fictional Cranesmuir. Visitors have time to walk through the village streets and see Claire’s herb garden. This stop lasts about one hour and is available until 31 March 2026.
60 min
Falkland
In Falkland, which represented 1940s Inverness in the series, guests have ninety minutes to explore the town. This includes a chance to have lunch independently and visit landmarks such as the Bruce Fountain, notable for the scene where Jamie's ghost appears in the first episode. This stop is available until 31 March 2026.
90 min
Midhope Castle
Next is Midhope Castle, known as Lallybroch, Jamie’s ancestral home. Visitors spend about thirty minutes walking around the estate and taking photos. Entry must be reserved at booking, and this stop is available until 31 March 2026.
30 min
Blackness Castle
The final stop is Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in the show. Visitors spend about one hour here, enjoying views over the Firth of Forth. Entry must be reserved at booking and is available until 31 March 2026. After this, the tour returns to Glasgow.
60 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
End point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Outlander Castles and Scottish Countryside Day Tour from Glasgow
by Highland Explorer Tours Ltd
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£100.80Overview
This small-group tour lasts about nine and a half hours and starts in Glasgow. It includes visits to several Outlander filming locations and Scottish countryside sites. The first stop is Doune Castle, known as Castle Leoch in the series and the home of Clan MacKenzie. Visitors spend about one hour exploring this 14th-century castle and learning about its history. Next, the tour goes to Culross, which represents the fictional village of Cranesmuir. Guests have time to walk through the cobbled streets and see Claire’s herb garden. After Culross, the group travels to Falkland for a ninety-minute stop. Falkland was used as 1940s Inverness in the show. Visitors can have lunch on their own and visit local landmarks such as the Bruce Fountain, where a key scene with Jamie's ghost takes place. The tour then proceeds to Midhope Castle, known as Lallybroch, Jamie’s family home. Visitors have about thirty minutes to walk around the estate and take photos. The final stop is Blackness Castle, which was used as Fort William. Visitors spend about one hour here and can see views over the Firth of Forth. After this, the tour returns to Glasgow, arriving in time for dinner. Entry fees for Doune, Midhope, and Blackness castles are not included unless selected when booking. The tour uses air-conditioned vehicles and includes a local English-speaking guide.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Doune Castle
Travel from Glasgow to Doune Castle, which appears as Castle Leoch in Outlander and serves as the home of Clan MacKenzie. Visitors spend about one hour exploring this 14th-century fortress and learning about its historical context. Entry to the castle must be reserved when booking and is available until 31 March 2026.
60 min
Culross Village
Stop at Culross, the filming location for the fictional Cranesmuir. Visitors have time to walk through the village streets and see Claire’s herb garden. This stop lasts about one hour and is available until 31 March 2026.
60 min
Falkland
In Falkland, which represented 1940s Inverness in the series, guests have ninety minutes to explore the town. This includes a chance to have lunch independently and visit landmarks such as the Bruce Fountain, notable for the scene where Jamie's ghost appears in the first episode. This stop is available until 31 March 2026.
90 min
Midhope Castle
Next is Midhope Castle, known as Lallybroch, Jamie’s ancestral home. Visitors spend about thirty minutes walking around the estate and taking photos. Entry must be reserved at booking, and this stop is available until 31 March 2026.
30 min
Blackness Castle
The final stop is Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in the show. Visitors spend about one hour here, enjoying views over the Firth of Forth. Entry must be reserved at booking and is available until 31 March 2026. After this, the tour returns to Glasgow.
60 min
Meeting point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
End point
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.