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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces and Jacobites Tour

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Activity provider:Timberbush Tours
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From Edinburgh: Outlander, Palaces and Jacobites Tour

Activity provider:Timberbush Tours
4.7  / 5
447 reviews
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From US$ 58.20 per person

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Explore the sets of the TV show "Outlander" on a day tour from Edinburgh. See the former residence of the Scottish monarchs at Linlithgow Palace, Falkland, and the Royal burgh of Culross.

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Duration 9 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Experience the real life sets from the TV series "Outlander"
  • Explore Falkland, the set of Inverness in the show
  • See Blackness Castle; the show's Fort William
  • Explore the tiny village of Culross, home of Claire's herb garden
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Step into the story and witness the scenic landscapes and ruins from the TV show "Outlander" on this day trip from Edinburgh. Travel in a comfortable bus and see the village of Cranesmuir and the Tuilyies Standing Stones.

Board your bus in Edinburgh's Royal Mile and head to Midhope Castle. Explore this 16th-century Tower House, which served as the backdrop to Lallybroch; Jamie Fraser's family home. Next, head to Blackness, home to Blackness Castle, an optional extra on this tour. The castle is used to represent Fort William in the series. Learn why this castle is known as "the ship that never sailed". Following in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie, your Outlander tour travels northwest to the Royal Burgh of Linlithgow. Stop to take a photo of Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison.

Explore the town, purchase refreshments, and learn about this palace's history as a relaxing retreat for the Royal Family on journeys between Edinburgh and Stirling Castle. Continue to the Royal Burgh of Culross. a tiny 17th-century village on the coast of Fife. The gardens here feature in Claire's herb garden and the Mercat Cross in Outlanders' Cranesmuir Village. Enjoy plenty of time to stroll through this picturesque town and visit the quaint Biscuit Café. Next, head to Falkland. This small village in Fife served as the set for Inverness in Outlander, where Claire and Frank arrive on their second honeymoon. Spend time exploring the small village, enjoy refreshments, and optionally visit Falkland Palace and Gardens. Finish your tour with a stop in South Queensferry for photos and a stunning view over the Firth of Forth before returning to Edinburgh.

Includes
  • Knowledgeable driver/guide
  • Transportation by luxury, modern air-conditioned coach
  • Entrance to attractions
  • Food and drinks
Not suitable for
  • Children under 4 years
  • Wheelchair users

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Meet outside the green Ensign Ewart pub, 521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PE. There is currently a shortage of taxis and private hire cabs in Edinburgh, which may make it harder to get to the departure point if you're thinking of using a taxi. It is strongly recommended that you allow for more time to reach the departure point in the morning and look into public transport options as a backup.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Not allowed

  • Pets (assistance dogs allowed)

Know before you go

  • Midhope Castle is only available during departures in April-September
  • Unfortunately, children under 4 years old are not permitted on this tour
  • Collapsible wheelchairs with removable wheels can be accommodated provided the passenger is accompanied by someone who can assist them board and disembark
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4.7 /5

based on 447 reviews

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  • Guide
    4.8/5
  • Transportation
    4.7/5
  • Service
    4.7/5
  • Organization
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The tour met the goal of seeing the maximum number of Outlander filming locations in the time allocated for the tour. We would have liked a bit more time at one of the locations visited. Occasionally the guide filled silence with some irrelevant information, but overall he was friendly. We paid entrance fees at each site.

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May 13, 2023

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Teacher – MexicoVerified booking

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My son Hamish and I had an amazing time with Paul's tour. He talked the entire time, which made the drive between stops fly by. All the history he taught us made us even more understanding of the various history we witnessed at Edinburgh castle and more. We kept tying it back to Paul! It was a great time getting to see Midhope castle and walk around Cullross! Were a little late arriving back, so don't make immediate dinner reservations!

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May 5, 2023

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Kimberley – CanadaVerified booking

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Unfortunately my son, who was to accompany me, fell sick overnight so not being able to cancel his ticket, it became a very expensive outing for one. That will actually make me think before booking things ahead of time in the future. The tour however was fabulous. I haven't seen or read any Outlander but had been wanting to go to Culross and Falkland in particular. Gary provided plenty of interesting Scottish history, along with the expected Outlander info. It didn't matter that I hadn't seen the show. I think I will watch it now though to see the sights that we did visit!

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