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9 top things to do in the Scottish Highlands

4-Day Outlander Trail From Edinburgh

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4-Day Outlander Trail From Edinburgh
Top rated
4.923077 out of 5 stars
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4.923077 out of 5 stars
26 reviews

Visit villages virtually unchanged since the 16th century on a 4-day Outlander-themed trip from Edinburgh. Wander through ancient battlefields and visit some of Scotland’s most hidden-away castles.

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 14 days in advance for a full refund
Duration 4 days
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Live tour guide
English
Small group
Limited to 16 participants

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Shelley – Australia

Our guide Mac was beyond excellent and absolutely made the trip for us all. Mac was a wonderful storyteller, entertaining and had so much information for us. I learnt so much from him. He was thoughtful of our needs with regard to toilet/drink stops and somehow managed to encourage everyone to make it back to the bus on time, allowing him to squeeze in extra photo stops and surprises not originally part of the tour. He was happy to be the photographer for us and obliged us by posing for photos in his kilt. I would highly recommend Mac and Rabbies and would go again myself.

G
Gabriella – Sweden

Excellent tour and an amazing guide, Alistair. You get to see so much during these four days and will love every minute of it. And you not only get to learn about Outlander but also a lot of scottish history with kings and jacobites.

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Day 1

Edinburgh - Inverness

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Explore Cranesmuir

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    Explore Cranesmuir

    Heading north, you visit the charming village of Culross. In Outlander, Culross posed as the fictional village of Cranesmuir and the home of Geillis Duncan and her ill-fated husband, Arthur. Exploring the town’s cobbled streets is like taking a step back in time. Look carefully and you may even find Claire’s herb garden behind the impressive, historic Culross Palace.

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    Relive the start of the show

    We continue to the small town of Falkland to relive the first scenes of the show, where Falkland represents 1940s Inverness. See if you can recognize the familiar sights such as Mrs Baird’s Guesthouses (The Covenanter Hotel) and the Bruce Fountain, where Claire’s husband Frank sees the ghost of Jamie.

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    Discover the Highlands

    Then, it’s time to leave the castles and villages behind and discover the beauty of the Highlands. In the afternoon, we travel through lush Perthshire and stop at the Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum. The site houses replicas of 18th-century turf-roofed Highland crofts and gives you a glimpse into past Highland life. You’ll remember this place as one of the MacKenzie clan villages where Claire and the MacKenzie party stop to collect the rent.

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    End the day in Inverness

    Venturing further north, we pass Aviemore and continue to Inverness, where we arrive in the early evening.

Day 2

Inverness

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Day 3

Inverness - Fort William

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Day 4

Fort William - Edinburgh

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For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Follow the epic journey of Outlander with fans from around the world
  • Visit Doune Castle, one of the most filmed castles in Scotland
  • Admire lochs, mountains, and pine forests at Glen Affric
  • Wander the streets of Culross, a town virtually unchanged since the 16th Century
  • Learn about the last battle fought on British soil at Culloden

Includes

  • 3 nights accommodation with breakfast
  • Transportation by top of the range 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach
  • Story telling from a professional driver-guide
  • Admission to Blackness Castle
  • Admission to Doune Castle
  • Admission to Urquhart Castle
  • Admission to Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities (optional)

Not suitable for

  • Children under 18 years

Meeting point

Meeting point may vary depending on the option booked.

Important information

Know before you go

  • Unfortunately, only passengers over 18 years old can be taken on this tour.
  • Waterproof clothing and comfortable shoes are recommended.
  • You're restricted to 14kg (31lbs) of luggage 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.
  • Accommodation: Choose from a selection of small, locally owned guesthouses and B&B's. All rooms are en suite. B&Bs tend to be located on the outskirts of towns and you should be prepared for a 20-30 minute walk to local facilities like pubs and restaurants. If you have difficulty with stairs, please mention it to us as lifts will not be available in this type of property.

From $893 per person

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.9 /5

based on 26 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.8/5

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Shelley – AustraliaNovember 2, 2023 – Verified booking
Our guide Mac was beyond excellent and absolutely made the trip for us all. Mac was a wonderful storyteller, entertaining and had so much information for us. I learnt so much from him. He was thoughtful of our needs with regard to toilet/drink stops and somehow managed to encourage everyone to make it back to the bus on time, allowing him to squeeze in extra photo stops and surprises not originally part of the tour. He was happy to be the photographer for us and obliged us by posing for photos in his kilt. I would highly recommend Mac and Rabbies and would go again myself.
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Gabriella – SwedenAugust 7, 2024 – Verified booking
Excellent tour and an amazing guide, Alistair. You get to see so much during these four days and will love every minute of it. And you not only get to learn about Outlander but also a lot of scottish history with kings and jacobites.
M
Marko – GermanySeptember 5, 2024 – Verified booking
I enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend it. Our tour guide Kevin was great to talk to. It was like a 4 day history lesson of Scotland and good mix of castles, mountains, lochs and towns.

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