Highland Trail inspired by Outlander Summer 2018

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No need to touch the stones of Craigh na Dun to go back in time on this Outlander-inspired trail through the Scottish Highlands. Trace the footsteps of Claire and Jamie to the ancestral home of Clan Fraser and visit Doune Castle, the setting for Clan Mackenzie's Castle Leoch, and the charming village of Fife that featured in several Outlander scenes.

Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • City tour in Edinburgh
    • Orientation of Dundee, Inverness, Orkney Islands, Glasgow and Stirling
    • See Ben Nevis, Loch Lomond and the Battlefield at Bannockburn
    • View Inverness Castle and Eilean Donan Castle
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle, 18th green at St. Andrews, the Culloden Battlefield, John O'Groats, Skara Brae, Ullapool, Isle of Skye, Glencoe, Newtonmore, Stirling Castle, St. Mungo's Cathedral and Linlithgow Palace
    • Visit the filming locations for Fort William, 18th century Cranesmuir, 1940s Inverness and Wentworth Prison

What's this trip about?

    No need to touch the stones of Craigh na Dun to go back in time on this Outlander-inspired trail through the Scottish Highlands. Trace the footsteps of Claire and Jamie to the ancestral home of Clan Fraser and visit Doune Castle, the setting for Clan Mackenzie's Castle Leoch, and the charming village of Fife that featured in several Outlander scenes.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityEdinburgh
End CityGlasgow

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe
  • England

Attractions

  • Doune Castle
  • Edinburgh
  • Glasgow
  • Inverness

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrive Edinburgh (3 Nights)

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 and p...

Day 2: Edinburgh Sightseeing

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, embarki...

Day 3: Outlander Film Location Excursion

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 tales...

Day 4: Edinburgh – Falkland Village – St. Andrews – Dundee

Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, we arrive in Falkland, nestled at the foot of the Lomond Hills. The former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. Stop in at Covenan...

Day 5: Dundee – Castle Fraser – Inverness

We journey north to 15th century Castle Fraser, the ancestral home of the Fraser family, framed by over 300 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens, woodland and farmland. Spend some time exploring its sumptuous Victorian bedrooms, lush garden and tall towers within w...

Day 6: Inverness – Culloden – Thurso (2 Nights)

Our first stop today is 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 forced Claire...

Day 7: Orkney Islands Excursion

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 that shift their aquatic form on land to walk as humans is revealed in Outla...

Day 8: Thurso – Ullapool – Isle of Skye

Soak up the seafaring charm of Ullapool, a quaint 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 of Eilean Dona...

Day 9: Isle of Skye – Ballachulish (2 Nights)

We leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the mainland to Maillag and later, travel to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct. Admire exquisite views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, before travelling to the idyllic holiday retreat that is Ballachulish, where we'll spend the next two nights. Full Breakfast

Day 10: Highland Folk Museum Excursion

Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum with its recreated 18th-century township that was used as a location in the filming of Outlander season 1. Gain a unique Cultural Insight into rural life in Scotland from the 18th century to the mid 20th ce...

Day 11: Ballachulish – Glencoe – Doune Castle – Stirling Castle – Bannockburn – Glasgow (2 Nights)

The soulful beauty of the "Glen of the Weeping" is as tragic as its history. The site of the massacre of the MacDonald clan over 500 years' ago, this is our first stop en route to Doune Castle which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Outlander. We see the...

Day 12: Glasgow Orientation – Linlithgow Palace Excursion

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 where Claire persuades Mother Hildegard to let her put her medicine knowledge to g...

Day 13: Depart Glasgow

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. Transfers are available. Conditions apply. Full Breakfast

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Meals Included
  • 12 full breakfasts
  • 5 dinners
  • 1 lunch
Age Requirements
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Audio Headsets for flexible sightseeing Daily breakfast and an average of 50% of evening meals Luxury air-conditioned coach with WiFi in most countries or alternative transportation (such as rail journeys) Ferry to the Orkney Isles and return Ferry from Skye to Mallaig Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Hand-picked Insider Experiences Optional Experiences and free time All porterage and restaurant gratuities Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras An expert Travel Director and separate Driver All hotel tips, charges and local taxes VIP entry to many sights
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