Outlander Tours including film locations from the Starz tv series in Scotland

Outlander Redoux Tour - July 24th, 2018 - 8 nights - 6 people max
beginning and ending in Inverness - Introductory Rates
with Hugh Allison. All are welcome. You don't have to have gone on the part 1 tour. More Info

The Scotland of Jamie & Claire (Small Group Outlander Tour)

This tour is intended to be a part 2 for those who have already gone on the original Outlander Immersion tours (i.e. part 1). The intent of this tour is to see the sites from the filming of Season 2 which covered Dragonfly in Amber plus 1 or 2 sights that might have been missed in part 1. If you want to spend time in Glasgow and/or Edinburgh before or after the tour, please contact me and I'll help you work out the details.

Of course if you haven't gone on the part 1 tour, you are still most welcome to go on this tour. See some testimonials here.

Why this tour?

Scottish to the core: You'll be staying in authentic Scottish accommodations and your tour guides know Scotland and Scottish history. You'll love it like they do by the end of your tour.
The size: with only 7 people maximum, you get to interact with the other members of the tour and the wonderful guide. It also means that you won't have a multitude of people pouring out of a bus at each location and can stop for lunch at nice Scottish venues.
And we stay at hotels and B&Bs who serve delicious breakfasts.
Inverness Tours: Diana Gabaldon herself recommends Inverness Tours and the guides Hugh Allison, Dave Fyfe, Ian Deveney and Laura Moon have been guiding Outlander tours for years and they are also familiar with the TV series. They are knowledgeable, charming and entertaining. This is not a boring bus ride from one spot to the next - you will leave feeling like you know Scotland.
And finally, me: I am an IATAN Accredited Travel Agent and I am Outlander fan just like you. I've been thrilled by the Outlander TV series and read almost all of the Outlander books. I also create individual blogs for each of the tours so you can chat with the other members on your tour before you go to Scotland. And I have traveled - a lot - to Scotland and Ireland. So I can give you general tips on travel as well as tips on Scotland specifically.

Day 1 & 2 - Inverness
Spend 2 nights in the Capital of the Scottish Highlands - Inverness.
On your own, using the included 2 day hop-on hop-off bus pass, see the sights of the charming city of Inverness and familiarize yourself with the layout of the town. Like most Scottish towns, Inverness is a friendly little town with a selection of traditional music at a couple of pubs and good shopping choices.

Recommended places to visit:
The tourist information center Visit Scotland is just up the hill from the River Ness on High Street, right past the Whisky Shop, Gellions Bar which is across the street from Visit Scotland has nightly live music, Hootananny is down Church Street, Highland House of Fraser - Kiltmaker & Supplier of Highland Dress, "The Bar" at the Glenmoriston Townhouse Hotel for a good selection of fine Scottish Whisky
See more here: Things to do in Inverness.
To get to Inverness, you can fly, take a train or a bus. Inverness is about 3.5 hours from Glasgow and Edinburgh by train. Here is a link about getting to Inverness: https://celtictime.com/blog/scotland/getting-to-inverness/
Overnight: B&B in Inverness
Day 3 - Journey begins - Tulloch Ghru and the Cairngorms, Film Locations for Witches Trial, Eldridge Manor, Gardens of Versailles
The journey starts with a drive through the sweeping, stunningly beautiful area called Tulloch Ghru in the Cairngorms which according to Buzzfeed is "the setting for Claire's trip through the woodland with Jamie and his clansmen in the first episode". From there we will continue through the scenic highlands to the splendid Drummond Castle Gardens. For filming of Season 2 of Outlander, the gardens stood in for ornate park and orchard of the Palace of Versailles in France. After having a nice Scottish lunch at Gloagburn Farm Shop, we'll move on to Tibbermore Church to visit the site of the Witches Trial and stand in the same pulpit where Claire and Gellis faced the angry crowd. We'll travel through the heart of the kingdom of Fife and our last stop of the day will be Eldridge Manor, the home of Sir Marcus, where Claire came up with the idea to use the cattle to rescue Jamie. The actual location is the atmospheric, medieval Balgonie Castle which is a working, living castle where you can get a sense of what life was like during that period.
Overnight: B&B/Hotel in Edinburgh
Day 4 - The TV location of 'the Mill', Rosslyn Chapel, the church where Jamie and Claire were married, Prestonpans battlefield, the Duke's kitchen
Today we will journey to Gosford House which doubled as the stable building at the Palace of Versailles in France in the TV series. Next we'll see "the Mill" where Jamie dove in the frigid water to free the stuck wheel. The filming was done at the "picturesque Preston Mill – one of the oldest, working, water-driven meal mills in Scotland". After searching around for Jamie's clothes, you'll stop for a visit at Rosslyn Chapel (as long as we're in the neighborhood) and have lunch at Rosslyn Inn. From there you'll go to the beautiful church where Jamie and Claire's iconic wedding took place. The Glencorse Old Kirk is still used today as a wedding venue so our visit will have to be arranged in advance and may need to be moved around in the schedule. Next we'll see Muiravonside Country Park which is described in lovely detail by VisitScotland as the park that "lends its backdrop to the dramatic Battle of Prestonpans, and doubles as a British encampment and the English countryside. Visit and lose yourself in acres of woodland and parkland, follow the River Avon Heritage Trail to see relics of industrial archaeology, and explore the spectacular river gorge." Near by is the Callendar House which was used as Bellhurst Manor and the authentic Georgian working kitchen was that of the Duke of Sandringham. On the return to Stirling, we'll have a short photostop of the Kelpies.
Overnight: Hotel in Stirling
Day 5 - Dean Castle Country Park (The Fox's Lair), Dumfries & Galloway, Harbour of Dunure, Drumlanrig Castle
Today you will travel south of Glasgow to Sam's neck of the woods down by Dumfries & Galloway. The first stop of the day will be Dean Castle Country Park which stand in for the home of Lord Lovat, Beaufort Castle. This is where Claire and Jamie went to try to persuade the old fox to send his clan to aid Charles Stuart. The next destination is Dunure which is on the lovely coast of Scotland and is where the filming took place for Season 3 (episode 309 The Doldrums). This is where filming for the harbour scenes when they were getting ready to sail to the Caribbean took place as well as the conversation with Jared. After this we'll stop for lunch at the Harbour Inn. The afternoon will be spent at Drumlanrig Castle which was used for the filming of the exterior, living rooms and bedrooms of Bellhurst Manor. It is a magnificent 17th century castle which contains over 40 acres of lovely gardens. There will be time to tour the castle as well as the gardens.
Overnight: Hotel in Stirling
Day 6 - Glencoe, Fort William, Isle of Skye
On this day, you will head north to see the breathtaking hills and valleys of Glencoe which is featured in the opening credits of Outlander. There will be time for photo stops so you can get out of the van and actually experience this lovely area. From there it is a short journey to Fort William where you will tour the quaint West Highland Museum. It is exceptionally well stocked with unusual artifacts from Scotland's varied history including many different pieces of Jacobite memorabilia. After lunch you will travel on to visit the most photographed castle in Scotland - Eilean Donan Castle. ... Then you will experience 2 nights on magical Isle of Skye.
Overnight: Hotel or B&B in Portree, Isle of Skye
Day 7 - Isle of Skye - Fairy Pools, Neist Point, Talisker Distillery and Dunvegan Castle & Gardens
One full day on the Isle of Skye to enjoy it's many enticing delights. You will start by seeing the remote Neist Point, The most Westerly point on the Isle of Skye, with excellent views to the Western Isles. "Neist Point is renowned for its rock formations, which are closely akin to those at the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland. It is said that the causeway extends under the sea from Northern Ireland to the Isle of Skye." From there you will visit Dunvegan Castle and Gardens and have lunch at the Lochside in Dunvegan. After a tour of Talisker Distillery you will be taken to the enchanting Fairy Pools at the foot of the Black Cuillins. The Fairy Pools are "one of the most magical places in Scotland" according to Visit Scotland.
Overnight: Hotel or B&B in Portree, Isle of Skye
Day 8 - Skye & the Trotternish Peninsula, Jacobite Train and back to Inverness - End of Tour
Today will be a delightful day of touring the Trotternish Peninsula including photostops at Old man of Storr, Kilt Rock and Quiraing. From there you will board the ferry to Mallaig with the final highlight of the day being the Jacobite Steam Train. "Described as the greatest railway journey in the world" this 42 mile trip takes you across the 21-arched Glenfinnan viaduct (seen in the Harry Potter films) which overlooks the Jacobite monument. "The train may pause on the viaduct, time permitting, to allow you to take in the magnificent view."
Overnight: B&B in Inverness

Highlights:

All Accommodations are included plus a full Scottish Breakfast each day except the first day.
Inverness City Sightseeing, 1 day hop on hop off pass
An Outlander expert tour guide from Inverness Tours.
6 day driver-guide tour with Inverness Tours in 8 passenger van. (Luggage is limited.)
Includes entrance to the castles and sites as well as the ferry to the Isle of Skye (if available)
Luggage allowance is one small to medium sized suitcase and one tote or daypack per person. Additional luggage must be arranged in advance.

Price:

The price (in USD) for this tour is $2,419 per person double occupancy for land only, $2,924 for a single room. There are a limited number of single rooms so there will be an extra charge if we have to book a double to be used as a single room. Prices are subject to change until final payment is made.
There is a $500 non-refundable deposit per person due when the tour is booked.
The tours are not guaranteed until 4 people have signed up. There will be options if the tour does not get the minimum amount of people. If the tour is canceled, then you would get your $500 refunded.

Hugh and I have worked together to design this tour and we will strive to see all of the places in the list above but they are subject to change dependent on weather and availability and what we may see in upcoming episodes.

Final Payment Due: May 21, 2018

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