2-Day Outlander Tour – “Dinna Fash” Adventure

Itinerary

Step into the world of Outlander with Bonnie Scotland Tours and relive the magic of the Highlands, castles, and historic villages that brought the story to life.

Day 1: From Lallybroch to the Highlands

Lallybroch / Broch Tuarach – Midhope Castle
We begin our journey at Midhope Castle, known to the world as Lallybroch, Jamie Fraser’s beloved home. This 17th-century tower house, though roofless and silent now, still holds the spirit of the Fraser clan. Stand in the courtyard and imagine the laughter, the family gatherings, the whispered plans of rebellion. The walls may be weathered, but here the past feels close—almost within reach.

Fort William – Blackness Castle
Leaving the light of Lallybroch behind, we travel to the shadowed halls of Blackness Castle, standing firm on the Firth of Forth. Here, the grim presence of Black Jack Randall was felt most keenly. The cold stone walls and the narrow corridors tell stories of prisoners and despair, of chains and lost hope. Walk carefully, and listen for the echoes of footsteps long gone.

Wentworth Prison – Linlithgow Palace
Further along, Linlithgow Palace rises grandly above a placid loch. Once a royal residence, it became the harsh setting of Wentworth Prison in the series. The empty halls hold a quiet sorrow. The wind moves through the ruins like a whispered lament, and as you look across the water’s reflection, you can sense the heavy weight of history and heartbreak that once filled these chambers.

Castle Leoch – Doune Castle
Next, step through the gates of Doune Castle, the proud and formidable Castle Leoch. The strong battlements and winding staircases invite you into a world of clan politics and fierce loyalty. You might imagine Claire’s bold voice ringing through the great hall, Colum MacKenzie’s measured counsel, or the secret meetings held under the flickering torchlight. The stones here carry the heartbeat of Scotland’s turbulent past.

Highland Life – Highland Folk Museum
Before the day’s end, the quiet peace of the Highland Folk Museum offers a glimpse into everyday life from centuries past. Here, you can walk through recreated villages, blackhouses, and crofts, each filled with the tools and stories of Highland folk — the very people who shaped the land and the tales that Outlander brings to life.

Inverness
Your day closes in Inverness, the heart of the Highlands. The city’s streets hum softly with modern life, but just beyond the edges lie stories waiting to be told, and the wild beauty of the surrounding mountains stretches endlessly beyond.

Day 2: Stones, Battles, and Secrets

Culloden Battlefield
The morning begins on the somber moor of Culloden, where the last stand of the Jacobites was fought. The earth here still feels heavy with memory. As you walk past the clan stones and across the battlefield, the weight of loss and courage settles quietly around you. The visitor center offers stories, but it’s the open air and wide sky that speak loudest.

Clava Cairns
Nearby, the standing stones of Clava Cairns stand wrapped in silence and time. These ancient burial sites are older than recorded history, their stones worn smooth by thousands of years of wind and rain. Here, the magic of time travel feels almost tangible, and you can imagine Claire stepping through the veil between centuries.

Dalwhinnie & Highland Cows
Heading south, the hills roll softly around the Dalwhinnie distillery, Scotland’s highest whisky maker. A taste here is more than refreshment—it’s a sip of tradition. Nearby, shaggy Highland cows graze peacefully in the fields, their gentle eyes and unruly coats as iconic as the mountains themselves.

Falkland – Inverness in the 1940s
In the village of Falkland, the streets and square still hold the charm of 1940s Inverness, where Claire and Frank once walked. The fountain, the stone buildings, the quiet cafés — all invite a gentle step back in time to a world just before the storm.

Dysart Harbour – Le Havre
Down by the coast, Dysart Harbour opens to the Firth of Forth, its old stone buildings weathered by sea air. Known to fans as Le Havre, this small harbour holds the memory of journeys taken and futures uncertain, where the sea’s steady rhythm soothes and inspires.

Crainsmuir – Culross
Your final stop is Culross, the village frozen in time as Crainsmuir. Walk the worn cobbles past ochre cottages and ancient gardens where Claire once gathered herbs. The village’s old stone church, the Mercat Cross, and quiet lanes invite reflection — here, history and mystery linger in every corner, and the past feels alive.

When you leave Culross and head back toward Edinburgh, you carry with you more than memories of places — you carry a feeling, a connection to a land where stories unfold not just on screen, but in every stone and field you’ve visited.