Outlander tour from Glasgow: Doune and Blackness Castles

The castles and villages are real. The stories behind them run deeper than the show.

This nine-hour tour from Glasgow visits five Outlander filming locations, including Doune Castle and Blackness Castle with entry included. A guide leads a small group (max 16 people) by air-conditioned coach through the actual sites that inspired the series, from the 600-year-old fortress walls to the unchanged 16th-century village streets where scenes were filmed. Children from age 5 are welcome. Arrive 15 minutes before departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit Outlander filming locations

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

Stops and time spent at each 5 stops

1. Doune Castle Entry included 1h
2. Falkland 1h
3. Midhope Castle 20m
4. Blackness Castle Entry included 30m
5. Culross 30m

What’s included

• Small group tour with a maximum of 16 people.
• driver and guide.
• transport by air-conditioned mini-coach.
• entrance to Doune Castle.
• entrance to Blackness Castle.

Times

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• Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday 09:15

Information

Tour the real Outlander locations from Glasgow with a guide: visit Doune Castle, Blackness Castle and the 16th-century village of Culross.

Group Up to 16 · max 8 per booking

Live guide English

Meeting point and pickup No hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. See the exact address

Book up to 12h before

Ages Adult (16 and older) · Child (5 to 15 years) · Under 5: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Confirmation Confirmation within 48 h

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby

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The experience

Doune Castle opens the day. The gatehouse towers above the River Teith, and the great hall inside is the same one you see on screen as Castle Leoch: except here you're standing in the actual stone, not watching it through a camera. Blackness Castle comes later, a fortress so formidable it doubled as Fort William in the show. Both castles are reserved for you and included in the tour price, so you walk in without hunting for tickets or queuing at the gate.

Between the castles, the guide takes you through the places where the story began. Falkland represents 1940s Inverness in the opening scenes. You'll recognize Mrs Baird's Guesthouses and the Bruce Fountain if you've watched the first episodes. Culross, a 16th-century village that has barely changed in four centuries, stood in as Cranesmuir and also appeared in Captain America and The 39 Steps. Lallybroch, Jamie's family home, sits on the route as well. The guide walks you through the history that inspired the show, so the locations make sense as places first and filming sets second.

The tour runs nine hours from Glasgow in a small group capped at 16 people, which means you're not herded through in a crowd. Transport is by air-conditioned coach, and luggage is limited to one carry-on-sized bag (20kg) plus a small personal item. You'll need to arrive 15 minutes before departure. If you want to add Midhope Castle, another Outlander site, you can buy a ticket for it while you're on the tour.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 15 years). Children under 5 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Doune Castle like inside, and why does it matter for Outlander fans?

Doune Castle served as Castle Leoch in the show, and the real castle has a tall gatehouse, an impressive great hall, and views of the River Teith. Your entry is included in the tour price, so you walk through the actual rooms where scenes were filmed.

Can I visit Midhope Castle on this tour?

Midhope Castle is not included in the standard tour, but you can purchase a ticket for it while you're on the tour if you want to add it to your day.

How many people go on this tour, and will I be in a large group?

The tour is a small group tour with a maximum of 16 people, and bookings from any one party are capped at 8 passengers to keep the experience manageable.

What should I pack, and how much luggage can I bring?

You're limited to one piece of luggage similar to an airline carry-on bag (approximately 55cm x 45cm x 25cm) plus one small bag for personal items, with a total weight limit of 20kg per person.

What's included in the tour price?

The tour includes transport by air-conditioned coach, a guide, and admission to both Doune Castle and Blackness Castle. Food, drinks and gratuities are not included.

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