Excursions & day trips

Outlander Castles and the Scottish countryside tour

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$121.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes

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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.

What to remember

Accessibility:

There are some sites, such as castles or historic buildings, which may not be suitable for those with limited mobility or for those using a wheelchair
Please note that there's limited storage space on the tour, as well as weight restrictions on the buses. Therefore, it's not able to carry full-weight heavy wheelchairs. It may be, however, possible to carry more flexible, lightweight, folding wheelchairs. Please advise the local partner before booking

Not allowed:

Children under 5 years old

Know in advance:

Midhope Castle Closure due to Filming Notice:
Midhope Castle will be closed on the following days: Friday 13th–26th, Thursday February 2026 (reopens Friday 27th), Friday 29th May 2026, Saturday 30th May 2026, Sunday 31st May 2026, Saturday 6th June 2026, Sunday 7th June 2026, Friday 14th August 2026, Saturday 15th August 2026, Sunday 16th August 2026, Friday 11th September 2026, Saturday 12th September 2026, Sunday 13th September 2026, Midhope will then be closed for winter from Thursday 24th December - 2027
The check-in closes 15 minutes prior to the departure time. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before the tour's departure time
If you wish to book to travel at student prices, you must have an ISIC, ITIC or ISE student card or a Student Flights ID Card, valid at the time of and for the duration of your travel 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 by you at any time on the basis of weather conditions
Anyone under 17 years old must be accompanied by an adult
The translations are available for free download once you have purchased your tour. Your e-ticket will include a link to a page where you can download the audio guide app and the stories of your tour onto your device
The audio guides are available in Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, French, and German
To ensure the best experience, please download the app and the audio files for your specific tour over WiFi before arriving for check-in

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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