Outlander Tours in Scotland - September 2017
- Full Day Escorted Tours
- By passionate Outlander fans
- Ready to share our local knowledge and all things Outlandish.
- Beginning in Linlithgow (30 mins outside Glasgow and Edinburgh)
Visiting:
- Wentworth Prison (Linlithgow Palace)
- Castle Leoch (Doune)
- Cranesmuir (Culross)
- Midhope Castle (Lallybroch)
- Fort William (Blackness)
Plus two of Scotland’s major landmarks
- Kelpies
- Forth Rail Bridge
This is an escorted tour based on, and immersed, in the Outlander books by Diana Gabaldon. Although the books are set in the Highlands, the filming of the Starz Outlander TV series is taking place in Central Scotland, with a number of the filming sites on the doorstep of our base in Linlithgow.
Choose one of our special September dates to coincide with Sam Heughan's MPC Gathering and the Highlander Fling Fundraiser.
We will start our journey in the Royal and Ancient Burgh of Linlithgow. You will have the opportunity to see Linlithgow Palace, Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots and Outlander filming site for Wentworth Prison.
During the drive to our next destination, Doune, we will pass the Kelpies, Scotland’s latest tourist attraction. Doune is home of the 14th Century castle used in as the Outlander filming site for Castle Leoch, the home of The MacKenzie Clan.
On to Culross, a perfectly preserved example of a 17th century town, where you can picture Jamie & Claire wandering around the cobbled streets. This is the setting for the fictional town of Cranesmuir. Many of the buildings feature in the show, the witch trial takes place at the Mercat Cross and Claire’s herb garden is the beautiful stepped garden behind Culross Palace.
We continue with a short drive over the river where you will get fabulous views of the iconic Forth Rail Bridge.
If available we will visit Lallybroch also known as Midhope Castle and get a great photo on the house stairs.
Our final stop, Blackness Castle is a formidable fortress sitting on the banks of the River Forth and is the filming site for Fort William, the stronghold of the infamous Black Jack Randall.
Pickup will be at 9am Linlithgow Railway Station (except on Sept 22 and 25th when it will be 266 George Street)
You'll recognise your guide because they will be wearing a Mary’s Meanders badge.
Drop Off will be at 5pm Linlithgow Railway Station (except on Sept 22 and 25th when it will be 266 George Street)
- Comfy shoes
- Raincoat
- Camera/Video Camera
and a love of all things Outlandish!
- Dedicated expert driver/guide
- Exclusive use of a private vehicle
- Car parking fees, transfers and local taxes
Please note that tour prices do not include admission fees to any paid sites, hotels, meals, ferry costs or tips.
In case of difficult weather conditions, such as heavy rain or extreme cold, your walk will be re-scheduled. For any questions prior to your scheduled walk, please contact us at tours@marysmeanders.co.uk
If you plans change and you need to cancel the tour more than 8 weeks before your tour date, you will receive a complete refund.