Private Outlander TV Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh: Doune Castle
Claire's 1740s Highlands, from castle walls to cobbled lanes
Step into the Highlands of the 1740s on a private day tour from Edinburgh to the places featured in Starz' Outlander. Doune Castle plays Castle Leoch, Culross doubles as Cranesmuir with its herb garden and cobbled streets, and Falkland stood in for Inverness, with a guide sharing cast and crew trivia along the way.
Step-by-step itinerary
Visit Outlander filming locations
- Stop at Doune Castle
- Explore Culross village
- Visit Falkland village
- See Le Harve location
- See Aberdour Castle
- Doune Castle 30m
- Culross 30m
- Falkland 30m
- Dysart 30m
- Aberdour Castle 30m
What’s included
- Taking you to and from your hotel.
- Expert guide.
- A private car for the day.
Next departure: 11 Nov 2027
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You trace Claire's footsteps through Doune Castle, Culross and Falkland on a private trip from Edinburgh, with a guide sharing cast and crew trivia.
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The experience
The day runs in a private vehicle, so the pace stays with your group from one stop to the next. Doune Castle comes first, a 13th century building that stands in for Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan Mackenzie. Here the Highlands of the 1740s feel close, and your expert guide begins sharing trivia about the cast and crew, the behind-the-scenes stories that make the show's scenes easier to picture.
Next is Culross, a historic 15th century village that doubles as the fictional Cranesmuir. You wander through the Herb Garden and out to the Mercat Square, then follow the narrow cobbled streets that wind through the village. Every corner feels like part of the show, which is exactly why you came.
Falkland follows, the village that stood in for Inverness, and the route also takes in Aberdour Castle. Each stop adds another piece of the show's Scotland to the day, so by the end you have a fuller picture of the locations. A private vehicle and an expert guide mean you can focus on the scenery and the stories instead of the logistics.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 15 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
Is Doune Castle one of the stops?
Yes, it is the first stop on the route. It is a 13th century site that stands in for Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan Mackenzie.
What can you see in Culross?
The Herb Garden, the Mercat Square and narrow cobbled streets. The historic 15th century village doubles as Cranesmuir in the show.
Why does Falkland appear on the route?
It stood in for Inverness in the show, so you visit the village as one of the real filming locations.
Will a guide explain the behind-the-scenes details?
Yes, an expert guide shares trivia about the cast and crew during the day.
Is Aberdour Castle included in the day?
Yes, Aberdour Castle is one of the stops, linked to Sainte Anne de Beaupré's monastery.
How do you get between the stops?
In a private vehicle, with an expert guide on board.
Operated by Brit Movie Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Outlander Locations Day Trip from Edinburgh: Doune Castle
9h · EN · at your hotel
from £ 899 per person
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