1. Meeting Point: Linlithgow Train Station
Tours depart from Linlithgow Train Station, Station Road, Linlithgow EH49 7DH
20 minutes by train from Edinburgh
30 minutes by train from Glasgow
With an abundance of medieval castles, stately homes, and ancient sites of worship, Scotland is full of interesting history. Combined with its picturesque landscapes and rolling glens, it is no wonder that this beautiful country hosts the romance and adventure of Outlander. Now you get the chance to explore this great land yourself and relive your favourite scenes from the TV series.
From €108 per person
This will be a contactless process; your guide will check your name off their list. No handover of vouchers necessary.
We will be doing a temperature check for everyone including the guides. If we are uncomfortable with a temperature reading, the guest will not be allowed join the tour.
Before each tour, the vehicle will be cleaned and sanitised.
Frequently touched points will be cleaned and sanitised throughout the day.
Face coverings will be required to be worn by all guests while in the tour vehicle.
Your guide will be wearing either a mask or a visor. Please make sure you have a mask with you.
In our cars, we will have a protective screen between the driver and back seats.
Hand sanitiser will be available in all vehicles
We will be following Scottish Government guidelines regarding social distancing and guest numbers in our vehicles.
If you need to change your booking due to being in contact with someone who has Covid-19, we will change your booking – no fee & no fuss.
We will only be working with businesses who are adhering to the same high-level standards as Mary’s Meanders.
We will be working hard to keep you safe by implementing these safety procedures. All guests accept personal responsibility for protective covering, personal sanitising and adhering to the social distancing rules.
If at any time Social Distancing & safety measures are not being adhered to, the tour will be cut short with no refund.
If a guest does have a temperature or any of the Covid-19 symptoms (consistent cough, loss of sense of smell/taste) on the tour day, they will not be allowed join the tour. No refund will be given.
By joining the tour, you are confirming that you release the tour guide, driver, and Mary’s Meanders from any and all liability for unintentional exposure or harm due to Covid-19.
Finally, the Mary’s Meanders team looks forward to sharing our love of Scotland with you all again soon!
On the Outlander Classic 1-Day Tour, you’ll get to visit the most iconic filming locations. First on the list is Castle Leoch. This is a well-known fortress from the TV series and is the home of Colum MacKenzie and his family. The real-life structure is Doune Castle, built early in the 15th century. Before it housed Clan MacKenzie, it was the residence of the Regent Albany. Outlander isn’t the castle’s only on-screen claim to fame either. You can also spot its great walls in Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Next, you’ll make your way to Blackness Castle in the Lothians. This enormous structure was built to a maritime-inspired design. As a result, locals know the castle as ‘the ship that never sailed’. For the purposes of Outlander, its imposing facade made Blackness Castle the perfect location to feature as Fort William. But while the site is connected with many hardships endured by your favourite characters, it also offers some beauty. Walking along its walls you will be treated to awe-inspiring views of Firth of Forth.
Another castle that features on this tour is Midhope. This 16th-century tower house features as Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s family home. The real-life building is situated on the grounds of the Hopetoun estate. Hopetoun House itself also features throughout the TV series. Exterior shots of the elaborately-built home represent the residence of the Duke of Sandringham. While some of the rooms inside the house featured in scenes set in Paris.
From here, you will travel to the village of Culross. Featuring in films such as Captain America: The First Avenger and The Little Vampire, it plays an important role in Outlander. The Outlander production crew transformed it into Cranesmuir. Strolling along its streets, you’ll be sure to see some familiar buildings. You’ll even spot the herb garden where Claire worked.
The final stop on this tour is Linlithgow Palace. In real life, this is the birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots. However, in Outlander this royal palace features as the dreaded Wentworth Prison. Here we see Jamie Fraser at one of his lowest points, as he is imprisoned and sentenced to death.
The Outlander Classic 1-Day Tour offers an 8-hour trip throughout historic Scotland. It is a fun and jam-packed adventure that is the perfect day out for any Outlander fan!
… that we have had the great honour to take Diana Gabaldon – the famous author of The Outlander saga – together with a few lucky fans on a special tour to selected Outlander locations? The event was organised by VisitScotland in recognition of Diana’s contribution to Scottish tourism with her books and subsequent TV series.
Buying a Historic Scotland Explorer Pass (adult: £35 – £45) gives you free admission to over 70 properties in Scotland, including Blackness Castle, Doune Castle and Linlithgow Palace.
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