From Glasgow: Outlander Castles and Scottish Countryside Day Tour
Overview
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9 hours 30 minutes
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Immerse yourself in the world of Jamie and Claire from Outlander on this small-group tour with a local guide who brings to life the dramatic history and stories that inspired Diana Gabaldon. Departing from Glasgow, this adventure takes you to several Outlander filming locations, including Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch; Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie; and the stunning Blackness Castle, which is known as Fort William. With interesting stories and history about each site, this tour is great for anyone wanting a full Outlander experience in one day.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
There are days when a castle may be closed for filming or other reasons. The tour will then include Linlithgow Palace in its place as an exterior visit.
Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Local English Speaking Guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Food and drinks
Doune, Midhope & Blackness entry not included unless option selected. Reserve at time of booking..
Tips
What To Expect
Doune Castle
We depart from Glasgow and make our way to Doune Castle, recognized by Outlander fans as Castle Leoch, the residence of Clan MacKenzie. Discover this remarkable 14th-century fortress and envision life in the Highlands as depicted in the series. *Reserve at the time of booking
Culross
Explore Culross, the backdrop for the fictional Cranesmuir. Stroll through the cobbled streets and see Claire’s herb garden. This charming village is a must-see for fans of both history and Outlander.
Options
Tour Incl. Entry to Castles
Doune, Midhope & Blackness
Outlander Castles &The Scottish Countryside
Reviews
145 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A tour by Nicky
M6808SD ,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a tour with Nicky — and absolutely loved it! Nicky is incredibly positive, kind, and attentive. The whole trip felt very comfortable and easy-going. During the bus rides she shared interesting stories and fun facts, which made the journey between locations enjoyable. At every stop we had plenty of time to explore without any rush. I genuinely recommend taking this tour — it was a wonderful experience!
Best Outlander experience!!!
monicavQ95NP,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicky was our tour guide for the day and we couldn’t have asked for a better person. She’s such a nice lady, very knowledgeable and with such a positive energy. We got to visit different castles and small towns, along the way we listened to different facts and stories about Scottish history. It was such a nice experience!!!
Great tour ! So much fun facts
nancyaX590EX,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience , a personalised experience with so much fun facts about outlander , definitely recommend with our guide Liz ! ☺️☺️
Best honeymoon day ♥️
inesagva,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amazing tour ! Really excited to come back and do another tour with Liz! She was the best ! We went on our honeymoon and could not ask for better day ! Thank you
A dream come true
Sarah C,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicky was wonderful, informative and a joy. The tour was something that we will never forget, it was wonderful!! A dream come true for my mom!
Outlander. Scottish history. Castles. More Outlander.
ashleew691,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jackie was a PHENOMENAL tour guide. She is FILLED to the brim with Scottish knowledge and history! I learned more on this one tour about Scottish history than I had through my own research. She was funny, lighthearted and gave us the best tips and tricks to navigate castles. We took three tours and Jackie was by far the best and most knowledgeable of guides. I am full of Scottish hisyory and knowledge, and am so grateful for this tour in this beautiful country.
Amazing Outlander Tour!
O4481KYjessicao,
Oct 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highland Explorer Tours Glasgow did a fantastic job taking us to different filming sites of Outlander seasons 1 & 2. We loved our tour guide, Nicky! She is incredibly knowledgeable about the history of the castles/towns on the tour and of Scotland in general. She also helped us out tremendously by pointing out the hidden film locations at each site. Highly recommend taking this tour if you’re an Outlander fan!
History, Outlander and the Beautiful Scotland countryside.
Z5815PBlisal,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicky did an amazing job! We were late arriving for the tour due to traffic getting into Glasgow and she held the tour for us. We felt a o bad for being late and she was so welcoming and understanding. We loved learning more about the history of Scotland. Nicky made sure that we had plenty of time at all of our stops. She even had a couple of surprises for us. Overall it was a great tour and great way to spend our last day in Scotland.
Outlander Tour is the way to go
lorihZ1070MF,
Oct 20, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Nicky took great care of us! She shared wonderful history and Outlander filming information. The tour was well paced and gave us enough time at the various sites. We really enjoyed our day.
Lovely tour
739inkr,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lovely day! As an Outlander fan, seeing the real locations was amazing. Our driver Scott was not only informative but also very friendly and humorous.
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