2 day tour
The Outlander Trail Small Group Tour
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£250.00
Tour Summary
The Outlander Trail Small Group Tour
2 day/1 night tour
Follow in the footsteps of your favourite characters as we visit the iconic Scottish sites used during the filming of Outlander. Visit the real-life castles and palaces that were the filming locations for Castle Leoch, Wentworth Prison and Black Jack Randall’s Headquarters. Soak up the atmosphere when you walk on the battlefield at Culloden and explore the mystical standing stones at Clava Cairns. This entertaining tour seamlessly intertwines actual events in Scottish history with the creative genius of Diana Gabaldon.
Small Group Tour - travel in an intimate group of just 16 passengers
Blackness Castle - visit this imposing castle where Jamie was incarcerated
Doune Castle - see the real Castle Leoch, home to Colum MacKenzie
Highland Folk Museum - discover how life was traditionally lived in the Highlands
Falkland - explore this historic village which doubled as Inverness in the TV series
Movie locations - Outlander, Loch Ness and Rob Roy
Guest house accommodation included
Full Tour Itinerary
Select Day:
Day 1 - Edinburgh - Doune - Inverness
Leaving Edinburgh behind, we travel to the banks of the Firth of Forth to visit sinister Blackness Castle, the location of Black Jack Randall’s Fort William headquarters.
Impressive Linlithgow Palace is situated overlooking a loch and was the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots. This amazing 15th-century site played the part of Wentworth Prison and was where Jamie was imprisoned.
We travel onwards to the attractive village of Doune, where you’ll have the chance to visit Doune Castle, the real-life Castle Leoch, home to the Clan Mackenzie. Nearby lies Deanston Distillery, which played the part of the wine warehouse in Le Havre owned by Jamie’s cousin. We’ll stop to enjoy lunch here and, if you wish, a wee sample of whisky!
The Highlands beckon, so we make our way across the wilderness of Rannoch Moor and into the majestic scenery of Glen Coe, which features in the opening credits of Outlander. As you take in the stunning scenery, hear the tragic story of the massacre that took place here in 1692.
Onwards through the real Fort William and into the Great Glen. We’ll make a stop to view the deep, dark and mysterious waters of Loch Ness before heading to Inverness, our home for tonight.
Overnight: Inverness
Day 2 - Inverness - Culloden Moor - Edinburgh
After breakfast, we make the short drive to visit ancient Clava Cairns, which, it is said, were the inspiration for Craigh na Dun. These burial cairns, dating back around 4,000 years, are surrounded by a ring of standing stones.
Just a short drive away lies Culloden Moor, the site of the last battle ever fought on British soil. The Jacobite army of Bonnie Prince Charlie was routed in a short but bloody battle. This important event in Scotland's history changed life in the Highlands forever.
The scenic beauty of the Cairngorms National Park is our next treat. We’ll make a stop at the popular Highland Folk Museum, where you can enjoy lunch and discover how life was lived in the Highlands in days gone by.
The museum contains a recreation of a traditional 17th-century highland village, complete with turf-roofed crofts, which were used for period filming.
Falkland, in the ancient Kingdom of Fife, was a popular retreat for the Scottish Kings and Queens. This charming village played the part of 1940s and 1960s Inverness. During our time here, you’ll also be able to discover other filming locations, including Mrs Baird’s Guesthouse and Campbell’s Coffee Shop.
Our final stop is a photo stop at Midhope Castle, the external location for Lallybroch, the family home of Jamie Fraser. From here, we return to the heart of Edinburgh and the end of our tour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I expect on this Small Group Tour?
With a maximum of just 16 passengers, a Small Group Tour provides a more personal and flexible travelling experience. You’ll enjoy more time off the bus, with freedom to explore free from the crowds.
While you will see all the highlights, these tours are carefully planned to travel off the highways, so you’ll discover quaint villages and picturesque vistas that other tours cannot reach.
Small group tours are operated by purpose-built mini-coaches with air-conditioning, panoramic windows and comfortable seating.
Each group is led by an experienced driver/guide who will entertain and inform you with stories of our history, nature and folklore.
Many travellers prefer small group touring as it’s considered more authentic and there is a better chance to connect with locals as well as their fellow explorers.
What are the optional extras on this tour and how much do they cost?
The tour fare includes transportation by luxury mini or midicoach and the services of a professional driver/guide. Admission to the attractions featured on this tour is optional so you can choose to visit or not depending on your interests. The tour itinerary will allow time for you to enjoy visits to:
Blackness Castle
Linlithgow Palace
Doune Castle
The links above will give you more information on these attractions as well as current prices. On some tours discounted prices are available to tour passengers - your driver/guide will provide more information if this applies. Not all attractions accept payment by credit or debit card so you should carry sufficient cash should you be planning a visit.
What type of room should I choose?
This tour includes guest house accommodation.
There are different bedroom types to choose from. Here is what you can expect:
Single room - one person sleeping in a single bed
Twin room - two people sleeping in two separate beds
Double room - two people sharing one large bed
Family room - three people sharing a room, sleeping in one large bed (2 people) and one single bed (1 person)
Please note that a family room can be a standard double room with either a sofa bed or a rollaway bed.
Can I reserve specific seats on the coach?
Seating on this tour is on a first come, first served basis and cannot be pre-booked.
If you are travelling as part of a group please make sure that all members of the party arrive at the departure point together.
How much luggage can I bring?
Luggage space on the tour is restricted so the amount of luggage that you can bring is limited to 1 bag per person that weights no more than 15kg and has maximum dimensions of 55 x 40 x 20cm.
Luggage larger than this will only be carried if space is available.
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Customer Reviews Overall Rating:
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Rating: (5 /5) 30 Aug 2025
Please take this tour if you’re an Outlander Fan! I’m sure all the guides are great but Kenny Kirk is the best I’ve come across!
Gareth from Ajax, CA
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Rating: (5 /5) 22 Jul 2025
Everything was really good. The itinerary was well spaced out, so we didn't feel like there were long travel periods. Ben, our driver, was attentive, informative and helped us with everything we needed. Ben our driver, gave the a good account of the Outlander relevance and then let us explore without overintrusion. One of the best driver/guides we have had the pleasure of travelling with. The Outlander Experience was just that. A great experience, we visited all the main filming locations and more. Highly recommend this tour.
Steve from Cranage, GB
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Rating: (5 /5) 12 Apr 2025
The outlander tour is fantastic. Great value. Chloe was an amazing guide. We appreciated her!
Michael from Lacey, US
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