Outlander, Jacobites and Sassanach - 1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Outlander, Jacobites and Sassanach - 1 Day Tour from Edinburgh
Step back in time and visit some of the iconic locations and inspirations behind the hit show ‘Outlander’. This tour is perfect for those who might have limited time and want to get the most for their money. Our one-day tour will depart Edinburgh’s Old Town travelling northwards over the iconic Forth Road Bridge stopping at iconic locations such as Culross, Doune Castle, Callander House and Blackness Castle.
Whether you are a Jacobite or a Sassenach, this tour is sure to take your breathe away.
Book This ExperienceA glimpse of the journey
Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Culross
We depart northwards over the river Forth to the idyllic village of Culross for a photo stop and our morning refreshment break. The Palace is closed but the village has been used for many of the outdoor scenes in Outlander. Events in the village inspired the scenes portraying the witchcraft trials.
1 hourDoune Castle
After leaving Culross we travel to the 15th century Doune Castle, used for many indoor and outdoor scenes in Outlander as Castle Leoch, the fictional home of the Mackenzie Clan. Here you will be able to spend time exploring inside and outside the castle, and have the opportunity to listen to an audio guide that includes actor Sam Heughan discussing his time on set there.
1 hour 15 minutesCallendar House
Our lunch stop is the magnificent Callendar House, where you will have the opportunity to enjoy lunch in the drawing room restaurant! This palace has Jacobite connections and exhibitions, and is the location of the scenes in the kitchen at Bellhurst Manor, where costumed guides will share points of interest.
1 hour 30 minutesLinlithgow Palace
We will continue on our journey, passing Linlithgow Palace, which is sadly closed for renovations. It was used as the fictional portrayal of Wentworth Prison in Outlander and has several connections to the Jacobites.
Blackness Castle
This will bring us to Blackness Castle, known as “The Ship that Never Sailed” because of its unique shape and coastal location. Used to portray Fort William in Outlander, we will spend time here before a short drive brings us back in time for your night in Edinburgh.
45 minutesIncluded
- All Fees and Taxes
- Experienced 'Hairy Coo' Driver-Guide providing live commentary and story telling throughout
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Regular Comfort Breaks
Not Included
- Food and drink
- Gratuities
- Restroom on board
- WiFi on board
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age to travel is 7 years old. Photo ID, such as a passport, may be required. Children (8-17) must be accompanied by an adult.
- There are opportunities to take short nature walks, it is recommended to bring suitable clothing and footwear.
- This tour in an air-conditioned mini-coach, hosted by a local Scottish guide, rated 5-stars by the official Scottish Tourist Board
- This tour requires a minimum number of passengers in order to operate.
- There are regular stops on tour to purchase food and refreshments
- There are regular stops on tour for comfort breaks
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Capacity will be based on the most up-to-date guidelines. Guests can choose whether to wear a mask as this is no longer required.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.