Outlander Explorer day trip from Edinburgh

Accessibility:

• Children under 5 years old cannot take part in the tour

Extra fees to be paid on site:

• Linlithgow Palace entrance fee (if not pre-purchased)
• Culross Palace entrance fee (if not pre-purchased)

Know in advance:

• Temporary Update (valid until 19.10.2025): The Outlander tours from Edinburgh and Glasgow are modified due to filming at Doune Castle and Blackness Castle
• When one castle is closed, it will be replaced with Linlithgow Palace (also featured in Outlander)
• When both castles are closed, replacements will be Linlithgow Palace and Culross Palace
• Modified itinerary when both castles are closed:
• • 8:45am: Depart Edinburgh
  • 9:30-9:40am: Midhope Castle (exterior only)
  • 10:15am: Linlithgow Palace (replaces Doune Castle)
  • 12:00pm: Callendar House (lunch stop)
  • Afternoon: Culross/Culross Palace (replaces Blackness Castle)
  • Later: Royal Burgh of Falkland (Inverness in the series)
  • View Forth Bridges
  • 5:30pm: Return to Edinburgh

• Please note that there are dates throughout the year when Midhope Castle is closed for estate activity and filming
• Audio guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Italian upon request at check-in
• Adults and students must be over 18 years old at the time of travel. People under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
• Downloadable audio guides are available in Chinese, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish
• Check-in closes 15 minutes before the departure time
• 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

Remember to bring:

• Your passport or a valid ID card (please note that students must bring a valid ISIC/ISE/ITIC card)