Outlander Tour Scotland: On the trail of Claire & Jamie
Your guided Outlander fan trip to the most fascinating Scottish filming locations of the famous fantasy series (package tour, 8 nights 4-STAR HOTELS) GUARANTEED DATES
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We dive deep into the Outlander series and follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie. Mysterious castles and fortresses in the midst of breathtaking natural landscapes – we experience Scotland from its most impressive side and let ourselves be captivated by the mystical settings of the series. A few surprises await us – not least an actor’s meeting (no main actors)!
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AVAILABLE DATES
20 May to 29 May 2023
01 July to 10 July 2023
02 September to 11 September 2023
1 night on the plane 
8 nights in Scotland 
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There are nonstop flights from:
New York, Washington D.C., Boston, Chicago
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Start of your travel
DAY 0: -/-/- Overnight in the aircraft
●●● Are you ready for your 2023 Outlander journey? If you start from the US you will enter your flight on a Saturday in order to arrive on a Sunday at Edinburgh. We wish you a pleasant flight!
Arrival in Edinburgh
DAY 1: -/-/D; Overnight in The Murrayfield Hotel Edinburgh
●●● At the airport you will already be welcomed and transferred to your first hotel. Depending on your arrival time, you can already explore the city on your own before meeting your fellow travelers at dinner and getting in the mood for the upcoming OUTLANDER WEEK together. Pssst, today already awaits you a first small SURPRISE!
The Outlander Edinburgh
DAY 2: B/-/D; Overnight in The Murrayfield Hotel Edinburgh
●●● After breakfast we start our joint exploration tour on Edinburgh’s ROYAL MILE and discover JAMIE’S PRINTING SHOP, where he finally meets Claire again after years of separation. In addition, the filming location of the JAMAICA BALL, the original WORLD’S END PUB and other exciting locations are waiting to be explored by us. Our tour guide will show us the most important places and sights of the Scottish capital and we will also visit EDINBURGH CASTLE.
Are you now ready for one of the most idyllic filming locations of the series? We’re off to the picturesque LALLYBROCH MILL – we’re all sure to remember the scenes that took place there! The mill was actually in operation until 1959, making it the last water mill still in operation in the region.
Before we review the eventful day over dinner together at the hotel, things get exciting once again! We visit PRISON ARDSMUIR, where Jamie was held captive after the Battle of Culloden.
From Cranesmuir to Le Havre
DAY 3: B/-/D; Overnight in Leonardo Hotel Huntingtower
●●● Today we have to get up early, but with the program planned we certainly won’t find it difficult! We set off for the village of Culross, where a number of scenes were filmed. Geillis lived here in the fictional village of CRANESMUIR, and CLAIRE’S HERBAL GARDEN, where she met Geillis, was also filmed at this location. At the same time, the JACOBITE MEETING ROOM, where the fight between Laoghaire and Bree took place in the fourth season, was also filmed in Culross.
Together we visit the MARKETPLACE of Cranesmuir and the Black Kirk, before we explore Scotland’s oldest castle, ABERDOUR CASTLE. This one actually dates back to the 12th century and in the series represents the CASTLE OF ST. ANNE DE BEAUPRÉ, where Jamie is supposed to recover from the terrible events with Black Jack Randall. The old kitchen of the castle as well as the Long Gallery were also locations of some Outlander scenes. We continue on to OUTLANDER-INVERNESS, which is actually the small town of Falkland. This is where the first and fourth seasons of the series were filmed. If you like, you can visit Falkland Palace on your own before we end the day in OUTLANDER-LE HAVRE and think of Claire and Jamie how they arrived here in the harbor on their escape to France. Afterwards, we will check into our second hotel and enjoy our dinner there.
Outlander castles and fortresses
DAY 4: B/-/D; Overnight in Leonardo Hotel Huntingtower
●●● We begin our fourth day of travel on Jamie’s beloved LALLYBROCH. Our tour guide reveals which scenes were filmed in this area before we visit the Duke of Sandringham’s residence, HOPETOUN HOUSE. This was also the location of ELLESMERE and HELWATER, and some scenes in Paris, such as MAISON ELISE, were actually shot here. You will be amazed at how big it is in reality!
After that, we have to be very strong once again. We’ll visit the headquarters of Black Jack Randall FORT WILLIAM – hopefully we’ll be able to enjoy the spirit of place despite the events that took place here! Next, we have another Sandringham filming location in store: we’ll visit THE DUKE’S KITCHEN, where Murtagh decapitated him!
To finish off the day, we’ll visit CASTLE LEOCH before heading back to our hotel for dinner.
Off to the Highlands
DAY 5: B/-/D; Overnight in Hotel Muthu Newton
●●● This morning we visit TIBBERMORE CHURCH, which actually dates back to medieval times, where Claire and Geillis‘ witch trial was filmed. We then continue on to the TULLIBARDINE CHAPEL. This chapel is where Claire, Jamie and the others hid on the way to Inverness, pretending they were holding Claire captive.
Before lunch in PITLOCHRY, we take a leisurely walk through the Outlander version of the GARDENS OF VERSAILLES CASTLE. In the forest not far from Pitlochry, the MOHAWK camp was filmed.
Our onward journey takes us to the actual Highlands, where we finally go on a short time travel into the 18th century and visit the HIGHLAND FOLK MUSEUM. This is where the fifth episode of the first season was filmed.
After a long day, we check into our hotel in the Highland National Park for the next two nights and look back on the eventful day over dinner.
Inverness and Culloden
DAY 6: B/-/D; Overnight in Hotel Muthu Newton
●●● Today we visit INVERNESS (the real one), the capital of the Highlands. Here we have plenty of time for lunch, strolling or a walk along the River Ness. In the afternoon we visit the CULLODEN BATTLE FIELD – Jacobite exhibition included, before heading back to our hotel for dinner.
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Glasgow
DAY 7: B/-/D; overnight in Hotel Hilton Glasgow
●●● First thing in the morning after breakfast, we drive to the breathtaking WEST HIGHLANDS. Our first stop is GLENFINNAN. This is where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised the standard in August 1745 at the beginning of the JACOBITE REBELLION.
Continuing our journey, we stop in GLENCOE, where the Outlander cover picture and opening scenes were filmed, before heading towards Glasgow.
We check into our hotel in Glasgow, dinner is already waiting for us there! Some special GUESTS will join us and this is how we finish another awesome day.
Glasgow
DAY 8: B/-/D; overnight in Hotel Hilton Glasgow
●●● Today we take full advantage of the last full day of our Outlander tour. First, we visit Glasgow Cathedral, which is the HÔPITAL DES ANGES in the series. Afterwards, we explore George Square. We all remember the scene in front of the town hall, in which Frank spontaneously proposes to Claire. To shoot the scenes, time was set back to the 1940s – old-fashioned cars and outfits included, of course! The square named after King George III is considered the most important square in the city. Nowadays it is the seat of Glasgow City Council. In the afternoon we will make an excursion to the Pullok Country Park, which served as a filming location for the LANDSCAPES between Paris and Le Havre and as a setting for the nature scenes around Leoch Castle. Also the quarrel between Claire and Jamie after their escape from Fort William and the scene in which Claire sings a song to find Jamie again was filmed. During our last dinner together we let the trip come to an end and look back on the many shared experiences.
Day 9: B/-/-
Journey home
●●● Our journey through time comes to an end and we have to travel back to the 21st CENTURY. Our private transfer takes us back to Edinburgh airport and on the plane back home we have time to reminisce about the 18th century. Bye bye Scotland! Have a safe trip and share your wonderful experiences with your friends & family.
B = Breakfast included / L = Lunch included/ D = Dinner included
Look forward to the following visits
●●● a sightseeing tour of Edinburgh
●●● a visit to EDINBURGH CASTLE
●●● a sightseeing tour of LALLYBROCH MILL (Preston Mill).
●●● a visit to ARDSMUIR PRISON (Craigmillar Castle)
●●● a visit to CLAIRE’S HERB GARDEN (Culross Palace).
●●● a visit to the CONVENTION OF ST. ANNE DE BEAUPRÉ (Aberdour Castle).
●●● a visit to FALKLAND CASTLE (FALKLAND CASTLE).
●●● a visit to LALLYBROCH (Midhope Castle)
●●● a visit to the RESIDENCE OF THE DUKE OF SANDRINGHAM (Hopetoun House).
●●● a tour of „FORT WILLIAM“ (Blackness Castle).
●●● a visit to the KITCHEN OF THE DUKE OF SANDRINGHAM (Callendar House).
●●● a visit to LEOCH CASTLE (Doune Castle).
●●● a visit to the filming location of Claire and Gelli’s WITCH PROCESS (Tibbermore Church)
●●● a visit to the hideaway of Claire, Jamie, Fergus, and Rupert on their way to Inverness (Tullibardine Chapel)
●●● a visit to the gardens of „VERSAILLES CASTLE“ (gardens of Drummond Castle)
●●● a visit to the HIGHLAND FOLK MUSEUM
●●● a visit to the CULLODEN BATTLE FIELDS
●●● a visit to the HÔPITAL DES ANGES (Glasgow Cathedral).
●●● some SURPRISES (including an actors‘ meeting – no main actors).
Note: It may not be possible to visit certain sights due to filming.
At Explore with us included services
FLIGHTS in economy class incl. 23 kg checked baggage and free check-in at the airport from your chosen departure airport to Edinburgh and back (if you have chosen the „individual arrival“ option, the flights are not included)
All TRANSFERS listed in the program in air-conditioned minibus or coach
Accompaniment by an experienced ENGLISH SPEAKING TRAVEL GUIDE (Outlander fan)
8 OVERNIGHTS in 4 stars hotels (Scottish standard – see hotel list)
HALF BOARD with breakfast and dinner
This is an all-inclusive Outlander themed tour of Scotland by coach in a tour group. All items listed above are already included in the tour price.
All taxes and duties are included in the price. Not included are any mandatory or optional Covid 19 tests before, during or after the trip.
Our 4 STARS Hotels*
🛎 2 nights in the EDINBURGH: Murrayfield Hotel
🛎 2 nights in PERTH: Leonardo Huntingtower
🛎 2 nights in AVIEMORE: Muthu Newton
🛎 2 nights in GLASGOW: Hilton Glasgow
Expected flight connections**
Chicago Airport (ORD)
May 20 2023 | UA118 ORD-EDI 6:45 pm to 8:25 am (arrives May 21)
May 29 2023 | UA119 EDI-ORD 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
July 01 2023 | UA118 ORD-EDI 6:50 pm to 8:25 am (arrives July 02)
July 10 2023 | UA119 EDI-ORD 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
September 02 2023 | UA118 ORD-EDI 6:50 pm to 8:25 am (arrives September 03)
Septmeber 11 2023 | UA119 EDI-ORD 11:30 am to 2:00 pm
New York Airport – Newark (EWR)
May 20 2023 | UA36 EWR-EDI 8:10 pm to 8:05 am (arrives May 21)
May 29 2023 | UA37 EDI-EWR 9:40 am to 12:20 pm
July 01 2023 | UA36 EWR-EDI 8:10 pm to 8:05 am (arrives July 02)
July 10 2023 | UA37 EDI-EWR 9:40 am to 12:20 pm
September 02 2023 | UA36 EWR-EDI 8:10 pm to 8:05 am (arrives September 03)
September 11 2023 | UA37 EDI-EWR 9:40 am to 12:20 pm
New York Airport (JFK)
May 20 2023 | DL208 JFK-EDI 10:05 pm to 10:05 am (arrives May 21)
May 29 2023 | DL209 EDI-JFK 10:35 am to 1:05 pm
July 01 2023 | DL208 JFK-EDI 10:05 pm to 10:05 am (arrives July 2)
July 10 2023 | DL209 EDI-JFK 10:35 am to 1:05 pm
September 02 2023 | DL208 JFK-EDI 10:05 pm to 10:05 am (arrives September 03)
September 11 2023 | DL209 EDI-JFK 10:35 am to 1:05 pm
Boston Airport (BOS)
May 20 2023 | DL122 BOS-EDI 9:05 pm to 8:35 am (arrives May 21)
May 29 2023 | DL123 EDI-BOS 1:35 pm to 3:40 pm
July 01 2023 | DL122 BOS-EDI 9:05 pm to 8:35 am (arrives July 2)
July 10 2023 | DL123 EDI-BOS 1:35 pm to 3:40 pm
September 02 2023 | DL122 BOS-EDI 9:05 pm to 8:35 am (arrives September 03)
September 11 2023 | DL123 EDI-BOS 1:35 pm to 3:40 pm
Washington D.C. Airport (IAD)
May 20 2023 | UA978 IAD-EDI 10:35 pm to 10:45 am (arrives May 21)
May 29 2023 | UA979 EDI-IAD 12:30 pm to 3:25 pm
July 01 2023 | UA978 IAD-EDI 10:35 pm to 10:45 am (arrives July 02)
July 10 2023 | UA979 EDI-IAD 12:30 pm to 3:25 pm
September 02 2023 | UA978 IAD-EDI 10:35 pm to 10:45 am (arrives September 03)
September 11 2023 | UA979 EDI-IAD 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm
* The listed hotels are partner hotels with which our tour operator usually cooperates. In exceptional cases, other hotels (in the same category) can be booked.
** Attention, these are expected flight connections. In exceptional cases, other connections with different flight times or airlines can be booked. Of course, we will always try to select a suitable option for you. In case of very late arrival in Edinburgh, unfortunately, dinner cannot be served on day 1 (is adjusted in the price, we ask for your understanding). Flight times are local times (please note the time difference).
All pictures are symbol pictures/sample pictures.
Our hotels
Our hotels are selected with the greatest care. Our partner tour operator Travel Europe » not only brings 35 YEARS OF ROUND TRIP EXPERIENCE, but also disposes of its own branch office in Edinburgh », which is in constant touch with each of the partner hotels and knows what is important for the respective trip.
Please note that triple rooms are usually double rooms with an extra bed or sofa bed. Standard double rooms in hotels are equipped with a large double bed. Not all hotels have twin rooms with separate beds. If you prefer separate beds, we will be happy to pass this request on to the hotels, but we cannot guarantee availability. Please contact us simply by e-mail to info@explorewithus.eu » or click here » for WhatsApp. We are always eager to respond to your wishes!
Our tour operator
Our partner company Travel Europe » is the organizer of this trip.
Our tour guide
With our tour guides we rely on long-standing and trusted relationships. Our Outlander guides are big fans of the Outlander series themselves. They know not only the route, but also the locations and the stories behind them very well and share their knowledge and enthusiasm with all of us. Of course, they always have an open ear in case of worries and are always eager to find a solution immediately in case of problems. All tours on our trip take place in English.
Our flights to Scotland and back
Please write us your desired departure airport via e-mail at info@explorewithus.eu » or here » by WhatsApp.
If you book the flights and the Outlander tour together at Explore with us you can profit from customer rights concerning package tours. This meas that we are responsible for the tour package including your flights.
All departure and arrival times correspond to the respective local time. In all flight options we have included a checked baggage allowance of at least 23 kilograms. Please check the exact regulations of the respective airline before departure.
If you have booked a trip with the INDIVIDUAL ARRIVAL option, the flights to and from Scotland are not included. If you have any questions, we will be happy to help you.
Our local transport
On site we will be chauffeured by drivers who are familiar with the country. All buses are equipped with air conditioning and, depending on the size, also with a WC.
Our meals
Our trip includes half board with breakfast and dinner. Drinks are not included. The exact details for each day can be found in the program tab.
Our program
Our program has been put together with attention to detail by experienced and local travel experts who are as enthusiastic about Outlander as you are. We would like to show you the most fascinating film locations and at the same time not deprive you of the cultural and natural diversity of the country. For technical reasons, there may be changes in the order of the individual program points. In exceptional cases, due to local conditions or other events beyond our control (e.g. weather conditions or filming), there may also be changes or substitutions of individual services. In such cases, we will of course make every effort to find an equivalent alternative.
Safe is safe
The anticipation is rising, the long-awaited trip is approaching and suddenly something unexpected happens and you can not start the journey. Of course, we don’t want to assume that this will happen, but it is still a good feeling not to have to waste any more thoughts on it and to be covered against all eventualities. We will be happy to make you a non-binding offer for the appropriate travel and cancelation insurance (with reimbursement or cost absorption in case of quarantine). Just tick the respective box in the booking process, write us an email to info@explorewithus.eu » or contact us here » via WhatsApp.
General information for your trip to Scotland/UK
The information provided is intended as a guide and is not binding.
Detailed and binding information can be otained from the relevant authorities. (Status: 05.01.2023)
As a US CITIZEN you do not need a visa in Great Britain for stays less than 6 months.
Your passport, which is valid for the duration of your stay is sufficient for the entry in UK.
For ongoing travel in many other countries at least 6 months validity of your passport is required. Attention – identity cards are not accepted.
Additional visa information for travelers can be found on the official site of the British government », detailed information about current entry requirements in Scotland can be found on the official site of the Scottish government ».
General entry requirements for US CITIZENS are described in the link below.
Please note that roaming charges may apply for phone calls and data usage. We recommend that you check with your mobile service provider before traveling to avoid being surprised by higher costs.
Regulations in connection with Covid-19 (as of 05.01.2023)
No pandemic-related entry restrictions.
The preparation of entry regulations related to Covid-19 has been made to the best of our knowledge. All information in connection with Covid-19 is without guarantee and no liability is assumed.
For detailed and daily updated regulations for Scotland, please refer to the Scottish Government website ».
Please also note the regulations of the respective airline before starting your journey.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We are available by E-MAIL at info@explorewithus.eu or here » by WHATSAPP.
Mobility
Accessibility throughout cannot be guaranteed, which means that this trip is unfortunately not suitable for people with limited mobility or other handicaps in general. However, as the situation can vary greatly from case to case, we will of course be happy to advise you individually.
Number of participants
This product is a group tour. The trip is GUARANTEED to take place without a minimum number of participants.
Maximum number of participants: 25 persons
Payment modalities
20 percent of the tour price is to be paid immediately after the conclusion of the contract, the remaining 80 percent is to be paid at the earliest 20 days before the start of the tour and at the latest two weeks before the start of the tour. According to the Package Travel Regulations, we are not allowed to accept the remaining amount earlier than 20 days before the trip.* Your complete travel budget is fully secured even after your payment.
* All traveler monies may be received in accordance with the Package Travel Ordinance no earlier than eleven months prior to the end of the trip.
Cancelation
You can withdraw from the trip at any time before the start of the trip. The cancelation fee varies depending on the date of cancelation.
For package tours including flights, the following compensation flat rates apply per person:
- up to 30th day before departure 75 % of the travel price
- from 29th to 20th day before departure 85 % of the travel price
- from 19th to 10th day before departure 90 % of the travel price
- from 9th to 4th day before departure 95 % of the travel price
- from 3rd day (72 hours) until the day of travel and in case of no-show (non-appearance without
- cancelation) before departure 100 % of the tour price.
For package tours without flight (with individual arrival) the following compensation flat rates apply per person:
- up to 30th day before departure 40 % of the travel price
- from 29th to 20th day before departure 75 % of the travel price
- from 19th to 10th day before departure 90 % of the travel price
- from 9th to 4th day before departure 95 % of the travel price
- from 3rd day (72 hours) until the day of travel and in case of no-show (non-appearance without cancelation) before departure 100 % of the tour price.