Private Outlander Tour from Glasgow & Edinburgh

Step into the world of Jamie and Claire on our private Outlander day tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh. In a single day, you’ll visit the real filming locations behind Cranesmuir, Fort William and Lallybroch, and hear the true Scottish history behind the story, from Jacobite risings to medieval fortresses.

As this is a private tour just for your group, there’s no rushing between stops. Your guide will collect you from your hotel, share behind-the-scenes stories along the way and give you all the time you need for photos at each location.

Our first stop is the beautifully preserved village of Culross, with its cobbled lanes, red-roofed cottages and 17th-century buildings. In Outlander, Culross becomes Cranesmuir, the village where Geillis Duncan lives and where Claire is tried as a witch. The gardens of Culross Palace also became Claire’s herb garden at Castle Leoch. As you wander the streets, your guide will point out the filming spots and share the history of this former royal burgh.

Next, we’ll visit Hopetoun House, one of Scotland’s grandest stately homes and one of the most-used filming locations in the series. In season one, it plays the home of the Duke of Sandringham, and its elegant rooms and grounds have appeared in several other scenes. The estate’s sweeping lawns and views across the Firth of Forth make it a perfect place to slow down and take photos.

Hopetoun House occasionally closes for private events. If it’s closed on your chosen date, we’ll replace it with another Outlander location.

Standing on the shore of the Firth of Forth, Blackness Castle is known as “the ship that never sailed” because of its distinctive shape. In Outlander, it becomes Fort William, the garrison where Black Jack Randall holds Jamie prisoner and where some of the most dramatic scenes of season one take place. Beyond the series, the castle has its own fascinating history as a royal fortress, prison and garrison.

Our final stop is the one every fan has been waiting for. Tucked away on the Hopetoun estate, Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house that plays Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s beloved family home. From the 2026 season, visitors can go inside the ground floor of the castle for the first time. Standing in the courtyard where Jamie and Claire came home, many guests find it an emotional moment, so we’ll make sure you have plenty of time to take it all in.

To finish, your guide will pour you a dram of Scotch whisky to toast Jamie, Claire and the day.

Ready to stand at the gates of Lallybroch? Every tour is private and planned around you. Get in touch to start planning your Outlander day.

If you’re looking for a private Outlander day tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh, this is the perfect way to see the real places behind the story, from Cranesmuir to Lallybroch, with a guide who loves Scotland’s history as much as you love the series. Some attractions close on certain days, so we’ll always adapt the route to make sure you get the best Outlander experience possible. Come as a guest, leave as a friend.

This tour runs from both Glasgow and Edinburgh, with pick-up from your hotel, Airbnb or any convenient location in either city. It’s an ideal choice if you’re staying in the city, arriving by train or adding an Outlander day to a longer Scotland itinerary, and pick-up can also be arranged elsewhere in central Scotland.

Arriving in Scotland by cruise ship? This tour is also available as a private shore excursion, and as Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle and Midhope Castle sit close to the Firth of Forth, it’s especially well suited to cruise guests arriving at South Queensferry. We regularly collect guests from Greenock, Newhaven and South Queensferry, and from Rosyth or Leith by arrangement. Just send us your ship’s arrival and departure times when you get in touch, and we’ll plan the day so you’re back at your ship in plenty of time. See our shore excursions.

Where is Lallybroch from Outlander filmed?
Lallybroch is Midhope Castle, a 16th-century tower house on the Hopetoun estate near South Queensferry. From the 2026 season, visitors can go inside the ground floor of the castle.

Which Outlander locations does this tour visit?
The main stops are Culross (Cranesmuir), Hopetoun House, Blackness Castle (Fort William) and Midhope Castle (Lallybroch). Some attractions close on certain days, so we’ll always adapt the route to make sure you get the best Outlander experience possible.

Are admission fees included?
Admission fees are not included in the tour price, but we can book these for you and add them to your final price.

Is this tour available as a shore excursion?
Yes. We regularly collect cruise passengers from Greenock, Newhaven and South Queensferry, and from Rosyth or Leith by arrangement.

Is there a longer Outlander tour?
Yes. Our private 3-Day Outlander Tour adds Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Falkland, Clava Cairns (Craigh na Dun) and Culloden, with a journey through Glencoe and the Highlands.

From the cobbled streets of Cranesmuir to the walls of Fort William and the gates of Lallybroch, this is a day every Outlander fan dreams of. Every tour is private, just for your group of up to 8 guests, and planned entirely around you. Tell us your dates and where you’re staying in Glasgow or Edinburgh, and we’ll take care of the rest.