Excursions & day trips

Outlander Castles and the Scottish countryside tour

from

£90.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Entrance fees included

Guided tour

e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

You'll visit Midhope Castle, known to Outlander fans as the iconic Lallybroch from the hit TV series
There's a chance to explore the historic 14th-century Doune Castle with its impressive medieval architecture
You'll discover why Blackness Castle earned its nickname 'The Ship that Never Sailed' due to its unique shape
A visit to a well-preserved Scottish burgh gives you insight into 17th-18th century town life in Scotland

What to expect

Step into the world of Jamie and Claire with a local guide who brings to life the dramatic history and stories that inspired Diana Gabaldon.

On this Outlander tour from Glasgow, you'll visit iconic filming locations, including Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch, Doune Castle, the seat of Clan MacKenzie and the striking Blackness Castle, which served as Fort William.

With fascinating insights into the history and tales behind each site, this tour is perfect for those seeking an immersive Outlander experience in a day.

What's included

Entrance fees
Transportation in air-conditioned coach
Local guide

What's not included

Food and drinks
Health/travel insurance

Where

Buchanan Street Bus Station, Killermont Street, Glasgow G2 3NW, UK

Meeting point:

The tour starts from stances 23 to 32. Please look out for a blue bus. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the scheduled departure time.

What to remember

Accessibility:

Some sites, castles or historic buildings may not be suitable for wheelchair users and guests with reduced mobility
Please note that there's limited storage space, as well as weight restrictions on the buses. Therefore, it's not possible to carry full-weight heavy wheelchairs. It may be, however, possible to carry more flexible, lightweight, folding wheelchairs. Please advise the local partner after booking

Not allowed:

Children under 5 years old

Know in advance:

Please note that Midhope Castle will be closed on the following days: 10 - 14 - 19 - 21 November 2026, 1 - 5 - 10 - 12 - 21 - 24 - 25 - 26 -27 - 28 - 29 - 30 - 31 December 2026
If you wish to book at student prices, you must hold a valid ISIC, ITIC, ISE student card or Student Flights ID Card at the time of travel and for the entire duration of your trip with the operator
Under no circumstances can the operator be held responsible for any delay, deviation or cancellation due to weather conditions, nor can any ticket be cancelled or amended on the basis of weather conditions
Audio guides in Chinese, German, French, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian are available for free download after booking
Your e-ticket will include a link to a page where you can download the audio guide app and the tour content to your device
To ensure the best experience, please download the app and the audio files for your specific tour over Wi-Fi before check-in
Participants under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult

Remember to bring:

Travel insurance
Comfortable shoes
A bottle of water
Headphones

Provider

Highland Explorer

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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