The Outlander TrailA Private Scotland Experience
Journey through the landscapes, castles and villages that brought the story to life.
- Duration
- 10 hours, private
- Departs
- Your Edinburgh hotel
- Group size
- Up to 6 guests
- Price
- From £700 per vehicle
Private vehicle. Your pace. Scotland brought to life.
The Outlander Trail is a private, chauffeur-driven day from Edinburgh through the castles, palaces and villages where the story was filmed. Medieval fortresses on the Firth of Forth, a royal palace beside a loch, a seventeenth-century village of cobbled lanes. Six places, linked by some of central Scotland's loveliest country roads.
There's no coach, no crowd and no clipboard. Your chauffeur collects you from your Edinburgh hotel, and the day moves at whatever pace suits you. Linger where a place holds you, move on when you're ready. Alba Go plans the route, the timings and the details, so you can simply enjoy it.
Six Filming Locations, One Unhurried Day
An indicative route through West Lothian, Fife and Stirlingshire, from your Edinburgh hotel and back again.
- Edinburgh · Collection from your hotel or accommodation
- 01Hopetoun Estate, West Lothian
Midhope Castle
On screen: Lallybroch
A sixteenth-century tower house in quiet estate parkland, instantly recognisable as Lallybroch, the Fraser family home. Even seen from the outside, it's one of the most atmospheric stops of the day.
Around 30–45 minutes
Midhope Castle is located on a private estate and visitor access is seasonal and subject to estate availability. Access may sometimes be restricted or unavailable, and Alba Go cannot guarantee access on every tour date. If Midhope is unavailable, we'll substitute another filming location or give you more time elsewhere on the route.
02Firth of Forth, near LinlithgowBlackness Castle
On screen: Fort William
A fifteenth-century fortress on the shore of the Firth of Forth, its long walls earning it the name “the ship that never sailed”. Its courtyard and battlements became the English garrison at Fort William.
Around 45 minutes–1 hour
03Linlithgow, West LothianLinlithgow Palace
On screen: Wentworth Prison
The roofless royal palace beside Linlithgow Loch, birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots in 1542. Its stone passageways and gateway provided the setting for Wentworth Prison.
Around 45 minutes–1 hour
04Fife, on the Firth of ForthCulross
On screen: Cranesmuir
One of Scotland's best-preserved seventeenth-century villages, with cobbled lanes, whitewashed houses and the ochre walls of Culross Palace. The village became Cranesmuir, home of Geillis Duncan, and the palace garden appears as Claire's herb garden at Castle Leoch.
Around 1 hour
05Doune, near StirlingDoune Castle
On screen: Castle Leoch
A remarkably complete fourteenth-century courtyard castle above the River Teith, and the seat of the MacKenzies as Castle Leoch. Its great hall and kitchens are as evocative in person as on screen. Film lovers may also know it from Monty Python and the Holy Grail.
Around 1 hour
06FifeFalkland
On screen: 1940s Inverness
A beautifully kept village beneath the Lomond Hills, gathered around its Renaissance royal palace. Its streets and fountain stood in for 1940s Inverness, where Claire and Frank's story begins. A gentle, golden-hour finish to the day.
Around 45 minutes
- Edinburgh · Return to your hotel or accommodation
This is a carefully planned, indicative route rather than a fixed timetable. Traffic, opening hours, the weather and how long you choose to spend at each place all shape the day, so your chauffeur adjusts the order and pace as you go.
Everything Taken Care Of
One clear price for your private vehicle and chauffeur for the whole day.
Included in your price
- Private vehicle for your party only
- Professional chauffeur
- Fuel and standard mileage
- Waiting time at every stop
- The agreed 10-hour itinerary
- Hotel or accommodation pickup and return within Edinburgh
Not included
- Attraction admission tickets
- Meals and refreshments
- Personal expenses
Several locations are cared for by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland and charge admission, payable on the day or booked in advance. Opening times vary by season, and we'll plan your route around them.
Priced per Vehicle, Not per Person
The full 10-hour private experience, with the same chauffeur and the same care whichever vehicle you choose.
Mercedes V-Class
Luxury MPV
Up to 6 passengers
Executive Estate
BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Estate
Up to 3 passengers
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Not a Coach Tour. Your Day.
Your pace
No fixed departure times and no waiting for a coach. Stay longer where a place holds you, move on when you're ready.
Your party only
Just you and your companions in a private executive vehicle, with a professional chauffeur looking after the day.
A curated day
Alba Go plans the route around opening times, traffic and light, so the day flows rather than rushes.
Questions, Answered
Do I need to have watched Outlander to enjoy the tour?
Not at all. Every stop is a remarkable place in its own right: royal palaces, medieval castles and one of Scotland's best-preserved historic villages. Fans will recognise the locations instantly, and everyone else gets a beautifully paced day through Scottish history.
How long is the tour, and where does it start?
The Outlander Trail is a 10-hour private experience. Your chauffeur collects you from your hotel or accommodation in Edinburgh and returns you there at the end of the day.
Are attraction tickets included?
No. The price covers your private vehicle, chauffeur, fuel, standard mileage, waiting time and the agreed itinerary. Admission tickets, meals and personal expenses are not included. Several sites are run by Historic Environment Scotland or the National Trust for Scotland and charge their own admission.
Can we go inside Midhope Castle?
Midhope Castle is located on a private estate and visitor access is seasonal and subject to estate availability. Access may sometimes be restricted or unavailable, and we cannot guarantee access on every tour date. If Midhope is unavailable, we'll substitute another filming location or spend additional time elsewhere on the route.
Is the itinerary fixed?
No. The route is carefully planned but indicative. Traffic, opening times, the weather and how long you'd like at each place can all change the day, and your chauffeur adjusts the order and pace as you go.
How many people can join?
The Mercedes V-Class carries up to 6 passengers and the Executive Estate (BMW 5 Series Touring or Mercedes E-Class Estate) up to 3. The price is per vehicle, not per person.
What about lunch?
There's time for lunch built into the day, and your chauffeur can suggest good places along the route. Meals aren't included in the price.
How far in advance should I book?
We recommend getting in touch at least 48 hours ahead, and earlier in summer. Message us on WhatsApp to check availability, or call 0131 392 1080 for anything short-notice.
Your Scotland, at your pace.
Tell us your date and party size, and we'll take care of the rest. From £700 per vehicle for the full 10-hour day.
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The Outlander Trail is an independent private tour operated by Alba Go. It is not affiliated with, endorsed or sponsored by the author, producers or broadcasters of Outlander.