Outlander's Scotland: Film Locations Tour

Tour Duration

8–9 Hours

Pickup

Inverness to Glasgow or Edinburgh

Theme

Highland beauty, historical sites, scenic views

About this Tour

The Highlands are the beating heart of Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series, where time travel, romance and history intertwine. Our Highland Outlander Adventure is designed for fans and history lovers alike, visiting filming locations and places of historical significance. You’ll stand on battlefields, touch ancient standing stones and explore castles that double as 18th‑century clan strongholds.

Culloden Battlefield
Clava Cairns
Fictional 'Castle Leoch'
Inverness 'as' Inverness

What's Included

Transport in a modern mini‑coach or private vehicle with Wi‑Fi.
Knowledgeable driver‑guide with a passion for history and film. .
Admission to Doune Castle and Culloden Visitor Centre..

What’s Not Included

Meals and refreshments.
Optional Loch Lomond cruise.

Outlander Highlights

Doune Castle

Better known to Outlander fans as Castle Leoch. Explore the great hall, kitchen and battlements. Audio guides feature actor Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser) and offer behind‑the‑scenes anecdotes.

Glen Coe

A valley as dramatic in history as it is in beauty. The 1692 Glencoe Massacre of the MacDonalds is a tale of betrayal; your guide recounts it as you take photos against the imposing mountains.

Clava Cairns

A Bronze Age burial site over 4,000 years old. Its standing stones inspired the fictional Craigh na Dun. Walk carefully among the circular cairns and feel the echoes of ancient rituals.

Loch Lomond & The Trossachs

If time permits, end your day in Scotland’s first national park. Cruise the loch or stroll through picturesque villages like Luss.

Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre

Learn about the 1746 battle that ended the Jacobite uprising and forever altered Highland life. A 360° cinema and interactive displays bring the decisive 30‑minute battle to life. Walk the field and see clan markers where the fallen are buried.

Tour Itinerary

Clava Cairns

Ancient Bronze Age stone circles that inspired the magical Craigh na Dun stones in Outlander.

Culloden Battlefield

Historic site of the 1746 Jacobite rebellion, deeply connected to the story of Jamie and Claire

Highland Park Museum, Newtonmore

Authentic 1700s village and filming location from Season 1 showcasing traditional Highland life.

Ruthven Barracks

Dramatic Jacobite-era millitary ruins reflecting the Highlandrebel spirit.

Loch Ness & Urquhart

Stunning Highland scenery with legendary views (featured as iconic landscapes in the series)

Tour Overview

  1. Depart Inverness (08:30) – Drive east toward Clava Cairns, where you’ll wander among ancient burial chambers and hear the legend of Fraser’s Ridge.
  2. Culloden Battlefield & Visitor Centre – Spend at least 90 minutes exploring the museum and walking the battlefield. Pay respects at the clan graves and view the memorial cairn erected in 1881.
  3. Doune Castle – Travel south along the A9 to this 14th‑century stronghold. In addition to its Outlander fame, it featured in Monty Python and the Holy Grail and Game of Thrones. Your guide discusses filming locations and historical context.
  4. Glen Coe – Drive through the brooding valley, stopping at viewpoints for photos. Depending on time, take a short walk to the Hidden Valley or Signal Rock, where clan summits were held. Hear the story of the Glencoe Massacre, when government troops slaughtered their MacDonald hosts.
  5. Loch Lomond & Trossachs (optional) – If your group chooses this extension, travel to the “bonnie banks” of Loch Lomond. You can take a short boat trip or explore the village of Luss with its stone cottages and flower gardens.
  6. Return to Inverness (19:00) – Relax as you head north, pondering the intertwined fates of history and fiction.

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Chauffeur & Private Tour Options

For die‑hard fans, a private chauffeur tour allows you to spend more time at your favourite locations, add stops like Falkland (standing in for Inverness in the series) or Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison), and travel at your own pace. The itinerary can be tailored to focus on history, filming sites, or both.

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Airport & Hotel Transfers

Coming from Edinburgh or Glasgow? We can start or end your Outlander adventure in these cities. Our chauffeur service includes pick‑up from airports, hotels or cruise terminals, making it easy to fit this tour into a longer trip.

Why Book With Us?

Our guides are fans of the series and historians at heart. They blend behind‑the‑scenes trivia with accurate historical context. Small group sizes and luxury vehicles ensure comfort and personal attention. By journey’s end, you’ll not only have seen where Jamie and Claire walked—you’ll understand the real events that shaped the Highlands.

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