Outlander Tour with Doune Castle Entry
Overview
Love _Outlander_? Don’t miss this filming location tour, leaving Edinburgh Bus Station at 8.45!
The first stop is Midhope Castle, the real-life Lallybroch home of Jamie Fraser. Next, head to Doune Castle – one of Scotland’s best-preserved medieval castles and the setting for Castle Leoch in _Outlander_. It’s also featured in some Winterfell scenes in Game of Thrones, as well as Monty Python’s Holy Grail. You’ll have time to hop off and explore the inside of this epic medieval marvel before continuing on to the next location.
Continue to the Kingdom of Fife, the ancestral home of real Scottish monarchs. Spend time for lunch in Culross, the fictional village of ‘Cranesmuir’ where Claire is accused of witchcraft. This quaint village is the most complete example of a 17th- and 18th-century burgh in Scotland today.
What's included
FAQ
The tour departs from Edinburgh Bus Station at 8:45 and follows a themed route for _Outlander_ and other filming locations. You’ll first visit Midhope Castle, which served as the real-life home of Lallybroch. Next, you’ll go to Doune Castle, a remarkably well-preserved medieval castle and the setting for Castle Leoch in _Outlander_. Doune Castle also appears in productions such as _Game of Thrones_ (Winterfell scenes) and Monty Python’s _Holy Grail_. After your time at Doune Castle (including the chance to explore inside), the tour continues to the Kingdom of Fife. You’ll then spend time in Culross for lunch—Culross is the real village associated with _Outlander_’s fictional “Cranesmuir,” where Claire is accused of witchcraft.
The tour leaves Edinburgh Bus Station at 8:45. To ensure a smooth check-in and get settled before departure, it’s recommended that you arrive a little early so you don’t miss the scheduled start time.
Doune Castle includes time for you to hop off and explore the inside of the castle. The schedule is designed so you can enjoy the medieval interior and key features before continuing to the next filming location.
The total duration of the activity is listed as 09:00. This is the full day length for the itinerary, including travel between locations and the allocated time at each stop.
The itinerary includes time for lunch in Culross. While the tour notes provide dedicated lunch time, it does not specify whether lunch itself is included in the price. If you want to be certain, check with the booking provider for details on lunch inclusion and what’s covered versus what you may need to pay for on-site.
