Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
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- Discover Dundee, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling
- Explore Edinburgh with a Local Specialist
- Visit Edinburgh Castle, filming locations for: Fort William, 18th-century Cranesmuir, 1940s Inverness and Wentworth Prison, the 18th green at St. Andrews, Highland Folk Museum, Newtonmore, the Culloden Battlefield, John O'Groats, Skara Brae, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Blair Athol whisky distillery, Stirling Castle, St. Mungo's Cathedral and Linlithgow Palace
- View Inverness Castle and Eilean Donan Castle
- See Ben Nevis and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
- Connect With Locals
- Dive into Culture
- Dive Into Culture
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A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Outlander-inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We begin our journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble through its medieval streets before joining our fellow travellers and Travel Director for a hearty Scottish Welcome Reception.
Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and his beloved sassenach, embark...
We visit the 15th-century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic Firth of Forth – the backdrop for the infamous Fort William prison in Outlander season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life Culross, delving into tale...
Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, we arrive in Falkland. This former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. Stop in at Covenanter Hotel, which doubled as Mrs Baird's ...
Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated 18th-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18th century to the mid-20th...
We start the day with a visit to the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. The windswept moors on which this final battle took place played a significant role in the Outlander series as the catalyst which for...
From the coastal village of John O'Groats, we catch the ferry that crosses the Pentland Firth and arrive at South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands. The legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk as humans, is revealed in Ou...
We travel south to soak up the seafaring heritage of Ullapool, a fishing town on Loch Broom and home to Thomas Telford's famous herring port. We traverse the rugged countryside and see the spellbinding spot where three lochs meet and are guarded by the island fortress...
We leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the mainland to Mallaig. Our journey continues to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, the now famous 'Harry Potter' bridge which Hogwarts Express crosses on its journey across the ...
Today, we Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at the famous Blair Athol Distillery, one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. You’ll learn how the distillery was founded in 1798 and how it makes its famous 12-year-old Single malt using...
Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Outlander. We see the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire upon her arrival in 18th-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent castle, a symbol of Scottish nat...
This morning we enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for 'L'Hopital des Anges' in Paris. It was here that Claire persuaded Mother Hildegard to let her put her medical kno...
As the chapter closes on our Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, we say farewell to our newfound friends and prepare to return to reality. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers.
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Trafalgar Reviews & Ratings
Betty Kampfer
Oct 2022
Highland Trail Inspired by Outlander
Because of the reasons I stated earlier in my message. Bridget and the selection of locations for our visits was fantastic. She provided us with a detailed overvie...
Elizabeth Howsrd
Sep 2022
Highland Trail Inspired by Outlander
Tour was safe and secure w excellent sites and support staff
Tina Batchler
Sep 2022
Highland Trail Inspired by Outlander
If you are an Outlander fan, it is amazing. If you are simply a history buff, dont miss it. If you just want to see Scotland in all it's glory, you will see it all! ...
Cheryl Kerby
Sep 2022
Highland Trail Inspired by Outlander
The itinerary was enjoyable, but I would add a tour of the Bri...
Susan B
Sep 2022
Highland Trail Inspired by Outlander
I chose this tour because I'm a big Outlander fan. We visited many of the real historic sites referred to in the books and many of the locations used for the televi...
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