Itinerary
- Day 1
Edinburgh to Inverness
Start your day heading north through the Scottish Highlands, beginning at Doune Castle, which you'll recognize as Castle Leoch from the show. From there, the route takes you through Trossachs National Park where you can see the dramatic landscapes that make this region so distinctive. Later, you'll reach Glencoe for some walking and photography time before grabbing lunch in Fort William at the base of Ben Nevis. After lunch, drive toward Glenfinnan Monument and the famous Hogwarts Express railway line, then continue past Loch Ness as you head to Inverness for the evening. The drive covers quite a bit of ground, so plan for several hours of travel between stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Doune Castle with audio guide highlights of Monty Python and the Holy Grail, Game of Thrones, and Outlander appearances
- Admission to Blackness Castle (for specific departure dates: 26 September)
Optional Activities
- River stroll and nearby trail exploration at Doune Castle
- Photography of Doune Castle's dramatic setting
- Photos or short walk at Glencoe to appreciate landscape and learn about Scottish history
- Leisurely stroll through Fort William town centre
- Visit to Inverness Castle
- Scenic walk along River Ness islands
Landmarks/POIs Doune Castle Stirling Castle Wallace Monument Trossachs National Park Black Mount Rannoch Moor Glencoe Ben Nevis Fort William Glenfinnan Monument Jacobite Steam Train railway Loch Ness Inverness Castle River Ness - Day 2
Inverness
This day focuses on the Highlands northeast of Inverness, starting with Clan Fraser lands and a visit to Lord Lovat's tomb to pay respects. Next, you'll head to Glen Affric with its lochs, mountains, and pine forests, which gives you a real sense of the wild landscape of the region. Along the way, check out the Corrimony Chambered Cairn, a 4,000-year-old site that's quite remarkable when you see it in person. By midday, stop in Drumnadrochit on Loch Ness for lunch and an optional look at Urquhart Castle ruins across the water. After lunch, if you're interested in a shorter walk, there's an optional stop at Rogie Falls where a suspension bridge offers good views. Later, you'll return to Inverness for the evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Urquhart Castle (optional visit during Drumnadrochit stop)
Optional Activities
- Pay respects at tomb of Lord Lovat at Clan Fraser lands
- Visit to Glen Affric
- Exploration of Corrimony Chambered Cairn
- Visit to Urquhart Castle ruins during Drumnadrochit stop
- Optional walk to Rogie Falls with suspension bridge crossing
- Visit to traditional Scottish pub in Inverness
Landmarks/POIs Clan Fraser lands Lord Lovat tomb Glen Affric Corrimony Chambered Cairn Drumnadrochit Loch Ness Urquhart Castle Rogie Falls - Day 3
Inverness to Perth
Begin at Culloden Battlefield, an important historical site connected to both Scottish history and the show's storyline. Spend time at the visitor centre learning about the final Jacobite Rising and the people affected by what happened there. Afterward, travel a short distance to the Clava Cairns complex, a mysterious site that reportedly inspired Craigh na Dun. The drive south takes you through Cairngorms National Park to Aviemore, where you'll have time for lunch and photographs. During the afternoon, visit Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum to see recreated 18th-century crofts and get a sense of how people lived in that era. Before heading to Perth for the evening, stop at Killicrankie river gorge and its historic battle site. It's a full day with several different stops, so you'll cover significant ground.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Clava Cairns
- Photography stops in Cairngorms National Park
- Lunch and leisure exploration in Aviemore
- Visit to Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum
- Exploration of Killicrankie river gorge
Landmarks/POIs Culloden Battlefield Clava Cairns Cairngorms National Park Aviemore Newtonmore Highland Folk Museum Killicrankie River Tay - Day 4
Perth to Edinburgh
This day stays closer to the central belt of Scotland, starting in the charming village of Falkland with its cobblestone streets and palace, which appears as 1940s Inverness in the show. Head to Culross village next to see its historic palace and cobbled streets that serve as Cranesmuir on screen. Stop in Linlithgow for lunch and consider a quick visit to the palace there if you'd like (it's the Wentworth Prison location in the series). From there, check out Blackness Castle with its ramparts overlooking the Firth of Forth, which represents Fort William in Outlander. Later, drive to Midhope Castle and sit on those iconic steps you've seen. Your final stop before returning to Edinburgh is Hopetoun House and its gardens, which served as the Duke of Sandringham's residence. It's mostly driving between locations with walking stops at each site, and you'll be back in Edinburgh by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Admission to Blackness Castle (standard itinerary; replaced with Linlithgow Palace for departures 7 October, 14 October, or if Hopetoun House is closed)
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Falkland's cobblestone streets and stone houses
- Visit to Mrs. Baird's Guesthouse and Bruce Fountain in Falkland
- Exploration of Culross Palace and grounds
- Search for Claire's herb garden in Culross
- Lunch in Linlithgow
- Optional visit to Linlithgow Palace (Wentworth Prison)
- Walk the ramparts and explore Blackness Castle
- Visit to Midhope Castle/Lallybroch and sit on iconic steps
- Visit to Hopetoun House & Gardens
Landmarks/POIs Falkland Falkland Palace Culross Culross Palace Linlithgow Linlithgow Palace Blackness Castle Midhope Castle Hopetoun House & Gardens
