Are there Outlander tours in Scotland?
The cost of the tours in 2022 is GBP £2750 (USD $3795 approx). The tour is priced for people travelling on their own. If you are happy to share a room, there is a reduction of GBP £150 per person. The tour will be for a maximum of seven people travelling in a nine seater minibus.
Can you visit places from Outlander?
Take in major locations from Outlander alongside other key Scottish attractions on our Two Cities (Edinburgh and Glasgow) and Outlander Tour. Or, if you prefer to have more control over your itinerary, you can get in touch to craft a custom Scottish tour including Outlander locations.
Can you visit Lallybroch in Scotland?
Visiting Lallybroch The castle isn’t a tourist attraction per se and although the outside remains intact, inside is derelict and access prohibited. You can however walk around the outside and soak up a bit of Outlander ambiance.
Where was Outlander filmed in Scotland?
Outlander is primarily filmed in Scotland. Much of the filming takes place at the Wardpark Studios near Glasgow. However, a number of scenes have been shot at locations all across country.
Is there really a Fraser’s Ridge?
According to author Diana Gabaldon, whose Outlander books the Starz series is based on, Fraser’s Ridge is a fictional place. But if it were real, she said it would be near Boone and Blowing Rock, North Carolina.
Was any of Outlander filmed in NC?
According to Diana Gabaldon, the author of the books the show is based on, Fraser’s Ridge is located “up near Boone and Blowing Rock.” But scenes set in the U.S. are primarily filmed in Scotland, and Scottish woods stand in for northwest North Carolina for much of filming.
Is Broch Tuarach a real place?
Broch Tuarach is another fictional location but very typical of many of the tower houses in Scotland and used for the interior shots of Jamie’s home. The property that was used for the external shots is Midhope Castle on the Hopetoun Estate near Edinburgh.
What does Laird Broch Tuarach mean?
Named for an old broch on the land, Broch Tuarach means “north-facing tower” in Gaelic.
When should I visit Scotland and Ireland?
The best time to visit Ireland and Scotland is usually off-peak in shoulder season between April-May and September-October. If you go to Ireland and Scotland during these times you’ll avoid the crowds, but still be able to enjoy nicer weather than in the winter.
Where are the best Outlander themed tours in Scotland?
Nordic Visitor’s Outlander themed tour packages feature many of the prime locations featured in the series, taking visitors on a journey from Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile, to the Kingdom of Fife with its quaint fishing villages, to the medieval Doune Castle that stands in as “Castle Leoch”.
What is an Outlander self-drive tour?
Our self-drive and privately guided Outlander themed tours bring the series to life as you follow in Jamie and Claire’s footsteps around the Lowlands and Highlands of Scotland.
Can you do anything on an Outlander itinerary?
Anything is possible on a custom-made Outlander itinerary organised by Nordic Visitor! As our team of Scotland travel experts – many of whom are Outlander fans themselves – are based in Edinburgh, we know the best way to experience this country’s top attractions and hidden gems.
How much does it cost to go on an Outlander tour?
Price £50 per person. It’s not just an Outlander tour but also a Scottish history tour. You hear about the wars and celebrities that inspired Diana Gabaldon in her writing. You can read about my tour experience here.
