Event Details

Highlights

• Visit some of the most memorable locations featured in the Outlander series
• Learn about the history that inspired the famous show
• Explore the 16th century village of Culross, also known as Cranesmuir
• See Doune Castle, a stunning place that you'll recognise as Castle Leoch
• Visit the impressive Blackness Castle, fictional headquarters of Jack Randall

Description

After leaving Edinburgh at 9:15 AM you will travel back in time as your driver guides you over the Queensferry Crossing to Culross. This virtually-unchanged 16th-century village overlooks the sea and poses as the fictional town of Cranesmuir. You have time to visit Claire’s herb garden, explore the palace, or wander the ancient streets while you imagine what life must have been like 400 years ago. You will journey 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. Your next stop is Linlithgow Palace. Here you have time to enjoy beautiful views to the Forth bridges, have a picnic by the loch, and explore the ruins of Mary Queen of Scots’ birthplace. If you’re feeling brave, you can visit the spot where that gruesome Outlander scene took place. You 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. Midhope Castle* is your next highlight. Unfortunately, visitors are unable to go inside the castle, but Jamie’s lovely Lallybroch home is still an essential photo opportunity for any fan of the show. Before heading back to Edinburgh, you will have a final stop in the colorful harbor area of South Queensferry and will return to Edinburgh by approximately 5:45 PM.

Includes

Entrance to Doune Castle and Blackness Castle (from April 1st) Transportation by Mercedes mini-coach Driver/guide

Important Information

• From April 2023 tour price includes entrance to Doune Castle and Blackness Castle. Before April 2023 these visits (and any others listed) are optional and tickets can be purchased while on the tour The maximum weight for luggage is 14kg (31 lbs) 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) plus a small bag for onboard personal items Due to maintenance work, Linlithgow Palace is closed until further notice. During this time, Linlithgow will be a photo stop

Easy cancellation

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