Glasgow Outlander Castles Day Trip & Village Tour

Summary

Outlander filming locations day trip from Glasgow with castles, villages, and stories

You’ll trace Outlander filming locations from Glasgow to Doune Castle’s ancient halls, stroll through Falkland’s familiar squares, and climb Blackness Castle’s rugged towers with a small group and local guide. Expect laughter over mispronounced names and quiet moments where history feels close—you might even catch yourself imagining you’re part of the story.

What’s the experience like?

Hands wrapped around a cup of tea, I watched our guide Jamie (yes, really) scribble “Leoch” on the bus window fog. We’d just left Glasgow behind, rain still tapping at the roof, and everyone was half-awake but grinning. First stop: Doune Castle. I’d seen it in Outlander a dozen times but standing under those stone arches—smelling old moss and cold air—it felt different. Jamie pointed out where Claire first walks in; someone tried to reenact it and tripped on the cobbles. We laughed so hard a local passing by gave us a look—probably used to it by now.

Falkland was next, and honestly, it’s strange how much a place can look like TV but also not at all. The Bruce Fountain was smaller than I pictured. There’s this bakery on the corner that smelled like fresh rolls—I almost missed the guide’s story about Mrs Baird’s Guesthouse because of it. We wandered through narrow lanes; I tried to say “Culross” like a Scot but got corrected twice (Li laughed at my accent). In Culross itself, the painted doors and crooked chimneys looked almost staged for a film set—except for the laundry flapping above us, real life sneaking in.

Blackness Castle came after lunch (bring snacks; there’s time but not loads), its walls rough under my hand as we climbed up for views over the Firth of Forth. Wind whipped my scarf straight off—Jamie caught it before it hit the water. He told stories about Jacobite prisoners here that made the stones feel heavier somehow. By then, clouds were breaking up and sunlight caught on the river just right—I still think about that view sometimes when I hear bagpipes back home.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit Outlander castles and village

• Enter Doune Castle
• Explore Falkland town
• See Jamie’s family home Lallybroch
• Enter Blackness Castle
• Visit Culross village

Top questions

How long is the Outlander day trip from Glasgow?

The tour is a full-day trip departing from Glasgow with several stops including Doune Castle, Falkland, Culross, and Blackness Castle.

Are entry fees to castles included in this Outlander tour?

Yes, entrance to Doune Castle and Blackness Castle is included in your tour price.

Is lunch provided during the Outlander adventure day tour?

No lunch is provided; you should bring snacks or buy food during stops.

Does this tour include pickup from hotels in Glasgow?

No hotel pickup is offered; you meet at a central departure point in Glasgow.

What are the main filming locations visited on this Outlander tour?

The main locations are Doune Castle (Castle Leoch), Falkland (1940s Inverness), Culross (Cranesmuir), and Blackness Castle (Fort William).

Is this day trip suitable for children?

The minimum age for this tour is 5 years old.

How many people are on each Outlander day trip group?

The tour runs with small groups of up to 16 people per mini-coach.

What happens if one of the castles is closed?

If Doune or Blackness Castles are closed, alternative attractions such as Linlithgow Palace or Aberdour Castle will be included instead at no extra cost.

What’s included

Your day covers transport by air-conditioned mini-coach from Glasgow with a small group (maximum 16 people), entry tickets reserved for both Doune Castle and Blackness Castle already included in your booking price, plus guidance throughout from a local expert who shares stories behind every location—just bring your own snacks or lunch along for breaks between stops before returning to Glasgow in the evening.