Private Outlander tours of Scotland
Tour beautiful & historic Outlander filming locations
With a custom bespoke Outlander Tour, you can visit as many of the locations from the series as you desire while traveling in one of our luxury vehicles.
Our tours are lovingly designed for small private groups in order to provide the best and most comfortable environment to admire and fully immerse yourself in the rich culture and heritage of the iconic sites used in the making of the award-winning TV series.
Get in touch with one of our tour experts by clicking ‘Create your custom tour’ below.
Outlander tour key locations
It is often said Scotland itself is an integral character in Outlander thanks to the stunning scenery and breathtaking landmarks so beautifully described in the novels by Diana Gabaldon and captured in the TV show. Come and walk in Jamie and Claire’s footsteps as you experience these stunning key locations with your local expert personal driver at hand to regale you with the rich historic tradition deeply attached to these sites.
Some of the main Outlander attractions that you may want to consider on your custom tour are:
Doune Castle
The home of Castle Leoch, the real-life Doune castle in Stirling was a medieval fortress that is still open to the public to this day.
Glencoe
The dramatic mountains and fabulous hills of Glencoe feature in the opening scenes of the series!
Kinloch Rannoch
Famously used for the scene of Claire’s disappearance through the mysterious standing stones.
Culross (Cranesmuir)
This National Trust for Scotland site has been preserved remarkably and its 16th-century style buildings were used in many episodes.
Devil’s Pulpit
A picturesque 100-foot deep gorge which has been used for scenes in not only Outlander, but also The Nest, and the film King Arthur.
Midhope Castle
Visit Jamie’s family home with your own guide, known as Lallybroch in the series, situated on the Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh.
Culloden Battlefield
The Battle of Culloden is referenced several times throughout the show, with Jamie Fraser himself taking part in the battle...
Falkland
This is where Claire and Frank tried to rekindle their relationship after drifting apart during the war...
Kinloch Rannoch
Kinloch Rannoch is the filming location in the show for Craigh na Dun. Craigh na Dun plays a massive role in Outlander as it is where our story begins. Craigh na Dun is where Clare travels through the standing stones back to 1743. The hill featuring the standing stones and local scenery of Kinloch Rannoch is shown many times throughout the series. This is also where you see the standing stones in the title sequence of the show. Unfortunately, the standing stones aren’t actually real and were only placed on the hill in Kinloch Rannoch for filming purposes..
The actual hill where this is filmed was on a private farm not open to the public. However Kinloch Rannoch is still very popular with Outlander fans, enjoying incredible views across the land and seeing where Outlander took its inspiration from.
Doune Castle
Doune Castle was a regular filming location in several episodes of Outlander. This castle was the location for Castle Leoch, the seat of Clan MacKenzie. Castle Leoch is where Claire is brought when she first travels back to 1743, and will be easily recognised by Outlander fans.
Doune Castle is also a filming location in the pilot episode of Game of Thrones.
Midhope Castle
Midhope Castle is the filming location for Lallybroch, the home of Jame Fraser and the Fraser Clan. Lallybroch or Midhope Castle, is an important part of the Outlander story, especially as this is where Jamie’s sister Jenny, her husband Ian and their children live throughout the series.
You can’t go inside the castle, but you may be able to see glimpses of the interior through windows. Midhope Castle is incredibly popular with Outlander fans, wanting to set foot outside the home of Jamie Fraser.
Culloden Battlefield
If you knew nothing about Scottish history before watching Outlander, you will still know all about the Battle of Culloden. The Battle of Culloden is referenced several times throughout the show, with Jamie Fraser himself taking part in the battle. Although Outlander wasn’t actually filmed at the Culloden Battlefield, it is still a popular attraction for Outlander fans, given its significance in the series.
Visiting the Culloden Battlefield gives you the opportunity to see where this tragic event took place and the chance to pay your respects at the real Clan Fraser memorial stone. Visiting the Culloden Battlefield is a moving experience that offers deep insights into Scotland’s history.
Glencoe
The stunning landscape of Glencoe is prominently featured in the opening credits of Outlander. The dramatic scenery of the glen sets the tone for the show, emphasizing the rugged and beautiful backdrop of the Scottish Highlands, which is central to the series’ setting.
Glencoe itself is not a primary location in the plot, but its beautiful landscape is very familiar with Outlander fans.
Culross
Culross is best remembered for being used as the setting for Cranesmuir in season 1. Cranesmuir is a village near Castle Leoch and the home of Geillis Duncan. Geillis’ house is at Meercat Cross, the centre of Culross which also acted as the centre of Cranesmuir. It is in Cranesmuir where Geillis is sentenced during the witch trials. It is also in Cranesmuir where Jamie and Claire rescue Tammas, when his ear is pinned to the post.
Culross is filled with narrow and well preserved streets and very little traffic, making it easy to imagine life in the 18th century.
Devils Pulpit
The Devil’s Pulpit is a stunning, narrow gorge with walls of red sandstone that create an almost otherworldly atmosphere. The water running through the gorge often has a reddish tint due to the sandstone, adding to its mystical appearance.
In the show, the Devil’s Pulpit is used as the location for the “Liar’s Spring”. The Liar’s Spring is where Dougal MacKenzie tests Claire by making her drink from the spring. When she does, Dougal accepts that he should trust her.
Since the appearance in Outlander, the Devil’s Pulpit has gained popularity as a destination for fans of the series, who seek to experience the same stunning and enigmatic location featured on the show.
Falkland Village
Culross is best remembered for being used as the setting for Cranesmuir in season 1. Cranesmuir is a village near Castle Leoch and the home of Geillis Duncan. Geillis’ house is at Meercat Cross, the centre of Culross which also acted as the centre of Cranesmuir. It is in Cranesmuir where Geillis is sentenced during the witch trials. It is also in Cranesmuir where Jamie and Claire rescue Tammas, when his ear is pinned to the post.
Culross is filled with narrow and well preserved streets and very little traffic, making it easy to imagine life in the 18th century.
Outlander FAQs
Here’s a list of some frequently asked questions from Outlander fans:
How much does an Outlander tour cost?
The cost of a private Outlander tour of Scotland will vary, depending on how many of the Outlander filming locations you wish to visit. Private Outlander tours of Scotland with Braw Scottish Tours are completely customisable and can include as many filming locations as you like.
You can either tell us exactly how many of the sites you wish to visit, or we can create a recommended Outlander itinerary for you. Once we know what filming locations you would like to see, we can then provide you with an exact cost for the tour.
Are Outlander tours of Scotland worth it?
For fans of the tv series Outlander, a private tour of the filming locations can be an amazing experience. The opportunity to stand where Jamie and Claire stood at Lallybroch, or feel like a member of Clan MacKenzie at Castle Leoch is a special moment for superfans of the Outlander books or tv series.
An Outlander tour isn’t just for Outlander fans though. Although Outlander fans will appreciate filming locations due to their association with the show, these locations are incredibly beautiful and were massive attractions even before Outlander was filmed. The Scottish Highlands are renowned for their breathtaking beauty and rich history, and worth visiting regardless of whether you watch Outlander.
Whether you’re a devoted fan of the show or simply captivated by Scotland’s breathtaking landscapes and rich history, an Outlander tour will transport you into the heart of Claire and Jamie’s epic love story, and allow you to see some of the most beautiful and historical areas of Scotland.
An Outlander experience like no other
What really distinguishes our Outlander tours from the rest is our level of flexibility and dedication to providing the greatest possible tour experience for you and your party.
The above locations are just a sample of the options available and we can customize and alter locations to suit your desire. Unlike coach tours and other operators that work to a strict schedule with designated pick up points and allocated slots of time that hardly give you the opportunity to appreciate this once in a lifetime journey, Braw Scottish Tours will accommodate whatever you desire:
Your driver-guide will consult with you to determine how best to use your time in order to get the most out of your trip
Pick up point can be at any location you desire and at a time that suits you
Accommodation and meals can be pre-arranged for you, or your driver can use his local expertise to source the best solutions on the day.
Create Your Custom Private Outlander Tour
Whether you want to take your time to immerse yourself in the Outlander experience, or you want to visit some Outlander locations as part of a wider Scottish vacation, Braw Scottish Tours are here to meet and exceed your every expectation.
Simply complete the booking form below and your personal tour manager and driver will contact you with a custom tour itinerary tailor-made to ensure you get the absolute most out of your luxury travel tour of Outlander locations.
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