Falkland

Nestled amongst the Scottish Highlands, lies the quiet Scottish village of Falkland with its streets lined with stone cottages, used to portray the city of Inverness.

Nearby Attractions

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John Knox House
Rumoured to have been the home of the 16th century Protestant reformer, this historic house tells the story of the Reformation and life in Edinburgh 400 years ago.
Calton Hill
Crammed with monuments, Calton Hill is part of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site and offers splendid views over the city.
Wee dram of Scottish whisky
Beware of any Scotsperson who invites you out for a 'wee dram', as no local has ever actually limited themselves to a 'wee dram.'
Dean Village
Located below Edinburgh Castle to the northwest, Dean Village is a quaint neighborhood with picturesque landscapes and idyllic pubs.
The Dean Bridge
Located at the heart of historic Dean Village, the bridge has come to be as much a picture spot as a transport link.
Aberdour Castle
Aberdour Castle is in the village of Easter Aberdour, Fife, Scotland.

Related Tours

Outlander Filming Locations: Private Day Trip from Edinburgh
Follow the footsteps of Claire and Jamie and travel back in time to the dramatic - and romantic - world of 18th-century Scotland on this Outlander day trip from the city of Edinburgh. 

During your private day trip, you will: 

  • Explore the fabulous scenery and landscapes of bonnie Scotland as you head to other beautiful locations used in the filming of Outlander;
  • Meet at the World’s End Pub and walk to historic locations just off The Royal Mile used in filming;
  • Visit the picturesque harbour of Dysart, which doubled as the French Port Le Havre in the series;
  • Explore the charming village of Falkland where the early episodes of series 1 were filmed, and where you will recognize several memorable moments from the series;
  • Enjoy a well-deserved lunch break, then look forward to an afternoon of historic castles;
  • Visit Stirling for a timed, guided one-hour tour of the mighty Stirling Castle with its evocative banqueting hall-inspired Diana Gabaldon’s gathering of Clan Mackenzie;
  • Stop for a picture at Bo’ness railway – better known as the London train station where Claire and Frank say farewell;
  • Arrive at the imposing Blackness Castle. Dating back to the 1400s it is Scotland’s most impressive stronghold and became the menacing Fort William, the headquarters of Captain Black Jack RandallJamie’s arch-enemy. Entrance tickets and private tours are included;
  • End your tour with a scenic and peaceful drive back to Edinburgh.

For fans of the amazing Outlander series, inspired by the books of Diana Gabaldon, starring Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe as Jamie and Claire Fraser, this tour is not to be missed! This is a captivating tour of some of Scotland’s loveliest scenery and magnificent castles. Your expert guide will also be a passionate fan of the series and show you the historic locations used for filming during this full-day tour (approximately 9 hours) in a luxury private vehicle. 

Your guide will point out all the fictional Outlander references and also tell you the ‘real’ history of all the sites you’ll take in on this jam-packed, day-long adventure! 

Enjoy the spectacular scenery of the Scottish countryside, step back in time as you relive some of the most iconic scenes from Outlander, and walk with Claire and Jamie in spirit. As a note, beware of the unpredictable Scottish weather and bring comfortable clothing, a raincoat and walking shoes!

Please note: If your travelling party is larger than 3, please get in touch so we may work with you on a custom booking.
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