Outlander

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Overview

The "Outlander" tour is designed for the followers of  the hit TV series based on Diana Gabaldon's novel. The tour traces parts of Claire's travels through the 18th century Scottish clan lifestyle, with notable filming locations that feature her and Jamie Fraser in the  show. 

Falkland (Inverness) is the closest filming location to St Andrews, but be aware that the Palace itself at Falkland does not open until 11am, Culross (Cranesmuir) is a very popular as it was used in series 1,2,4 & 7. Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) is another popular stop and very nearby is the  Deanston Distillery, that was used as the wine cellar in Le Havre scenes, and allows you a chance  to enjoy a dram, with a whisky tasting experience (needs booking).

Hopetoun House operates an Outlander guide tour on certain days, check their website, and you can combine a ticket with Midhope Castle, if you were early starters we could do Midhope Castle first followed by a coffee break besides the Forth Rail Bridge and then head back to Hopetoun House for when it opens at 11am. 

The Falkirk area and the West Lothian’s have an abundance of choices, favourite locations, as previously mentioned Lallybroch (Midhope Castle) & Hopetoun House, they are accompanied by Callendar House, Linlithgow Palace & Blackness Castle, however let’s not forget we are driving past the kelpies, nothing to do with Outlander but one of Scotlands most popular modern art structures and an absolute favourite for visitors

You have the flexibility to design your own tour, visiting the filming locations of your choice. Just select and deselect stops on the booking page that resonates with you.

" beyond st andrews, tip" always be mindful that each stop increases the overall time, it quickly adds up, and can make for a very long tour, unfortunately there’s just not enough hours in a day to visit them all.

 

“Ye are Blood of my Blood, and Bone of my Bone, I give ye my Body, that we Two might be One”   Jamie Fraser

A Quick Look
How it works?

Please refer to our tours and destinations page for further information

Tour time

8 hours (approximate time for our recommended tour).

Primary Stop

Falkland (the palace opens at 11am)

Recommended tour

Falkland, Culross, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness Castle, Hopetoun House & Midhope Castle

Optional Stops

Doune Castle, Drummond Castle, Stirling Castle, Callendar House, Kelpies, North Queensferry, South Queensferry Forth Rail Bridge

Bridge, Aberdour Castle, Dysart Harbour, Anstruther.

Abbreviations
Booking advised
Booking required
Time slot given
Open certain days only
Toilet
Cafe
Restaurant / eatery

Primary, recommended and optional stops with locator map 

The last tour will close approx 1 hour before closing time.
Stop title Visit days Opens Closes Cost from
Midhope Castle- LallybrochDaily9am4.30pm£7.50
Culross (Fife) - Cranesmuir (Outlander)Daily10 am5 pm£13.50
Blackness Castle - Fort WilliamDaily9.00am4.30pm£7.50
Hopetoun House -Belhurst ManorWed-Mon11 am5pm£14.50
Linlithgow Palace - Wentworth PrisonDaily9.30 am5 pm£10
Falkland (Fife) - Inverness (Outlander)Daily N/AN/AN/A
Doune Castle - Castle LeochDaily10am5pm£10
Stirling Castle - Stirling CastleDaily9.30am6pm£18.50
North QueensferryDailyN/AN/AN/A
Forth Rail Bridge, South QueeensferryDailyN/AN/AN/A
Dysart Harbour - Le HavreDailyN/AN/AN/A
KelpiesDailyN/AN/AN/A
Callendar House - Lord Thomas LeonardWed-Mon10am5pmFree
Drummond Castle - Gardens of VersaillesMo-Fr(Sa-Su)1pm (11am)5pm (5pm)£10
Deanston Distillery (Le Havre, wine warehouse)Daily10 am5 pm£19.50
Aberdour Castle (Outlander)Daily10am4.30pm£7.50
Campbell's Coffee House and EateryCurrently ClosedclosedclosedN/A
The Wee Restaurant-lunch (evening dinner)Tu-Sat12am (6pm)3pm (10pm)Various
Rankins Café, North Queensferry.Thur- Mon10am4pmVarious

FAQs for this tour

Yes they are, Hopetoun House runs Outlander tours on certain days, please check, the gates don't open until 11am, whilst Midhope Castle is open at 9am.

Booking, Pricing & Deposits

Deposit price £280 4 hours

A £280 deposit is needed to secure your booking and covers up to 4 hours of private touring, our minimum tour duration. Any additional time is charged at £72 per hour, calculated in 15-minute increments, ensuring you only pay for the extra time you use. All timings are approximate. As this is a personalised tour, the duration may vary depending on your interests, comfort breaks, traffic conditions, and the pace of the day.

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I wanted to step outside of St Andrews and opted for the City of Discovery tour to include all 'Recommended Stops', it did not disappoint. We were pleasantly surprised by the history and museums of Dundee, and were pleased with the advice and knowledge that Laurie offered, and of course, the luxury mode of travel!
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We chose the “Heart of Scotland” tour and enjoyed an exceptional day exploring its many memorable sights. Our first stop was the Wallace Monument, where a shuttle bus took us from the car park to the base. We then climbed the 246 steps—phew—up the narrow spiral staircase, with three welcome levels along the way to catch our breath and learn more about William Wallace. From the summit, the countryside views were spectacular; on a clear day like ours, you could see for miles. Just three miles further on, we reached Stirling Castle and the Church of the Holy Rude. The castle’s rich history was captivating, and the excellent free local guide was both knowledgeable and friendly, as were all the staff. On our way back to St Andrews, we ended the tour at dusk beneath the Forth Road Bridge, which was stunning. Scotland is a truly beautiful and striking country. Our host Laurie answered all our questions thoughtfully and gave us time to chat among ourselves, without the constant commentary often found on guided tours. We highly recommend this excursion and will definitely book another tour with the Company the next time we return to St. Andrews. Many thanks to the Beyond St Andrews team for making both the booking and the tour such a pleasure. Bobby and friends.
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