Midhope Castle

Midhope Castle is a 16th-century tower house in Scotland, featured as a location in the Outlander TV series.

Nearby Attractions

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Blackness Castle
This 15th-century fortress stands on a rocky spit in the Firth of Forth, best known as 'the ship that never sailed'.
Bo’ness railway from Glasgow
Bo'ness & Kinneil Railway. Our award-winning heritage railway is only 40 minutes drive from Glasgow and Edinburgh, located in the heart of the Forth Valley
Doune Castle
Explore this 14th-century formidable castle in Doune, with its striking 100 ft high gatehouse and one of the best-preserved great halls in Scotland.
Culross
Culross is a village and former royal burgh, and parish, in Fife, and one of Scotland's most picturesque villages, often used as a film and television location.
Linlithgow palace
Linlithgow Palace was the birthplace of Mary, Queen of Scots and one of the principal residences of the monarchs of Scotland in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its magnificent ruins are set in a park beside a loch rich in wildlife.
Aberdour Castle & Gardens
Parts of the castle date from around 1200, making Aberdour one of the two oldest datable standing castles in Scotland,

Related Tours

Outlander-Inspired: Private All-Inclusive Day Trip from Glasgow

Immerse yourself in the dramatic and romantic world of 18th-century Scotland on this private Outlander-inspired adventure!

On your private all-day tour, you will:

  • Be picked up by your private driver and expert guide at a pre-arranged location of your choice in Glasgow;
  • Walk around George Square where Frank proposes to Claire, and see Glasgow University where Frank teaches in the series;
  • Enjoy magnificent scenic drives to multiple stunning locations used in the hit series, Outlander;
  • Visit the Bo’ness & Kinneil Railway which transformed into a wartime London railway station where Claire and Frank say their goodbyes in season one;
  • Visit Blackness Castle, known in Outlander as Fort William – the menacing headquarters of Jamie’s nemesis, Black Jack Randall. One of Scotland’s most impressive strongholds, this stunning castle was built in the 15th century;
  • Take a well-deserved break for a traditional Scottish lunch (not included);
  • Tour the fascinating Aberdour Castle where Claire and Murtagh bring Jamie to recover after his terrible ordeal in the prison;
  • See evocative Dysart Harbour where Jamie and Claire escape to France;
  • Enjoy a peaceful and beautiful return drive to Glasgow.


For fans of the amazing Outlander series, inspired by the books of Diana Gabaldon and starring Sam Heughan and Catriona Balfe as Jamie and Claire Fraser, this tour is not to be missed! Whether you’re a fan of Outlander or not (you will be by the end of the day!) this is a stunning and fascinating 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 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, and step back in time as you relive some of the most iconic scenes from Outlander. Beware of the unreliable Scottish weather and bring comfortable clothing, a raincoat, and walking shoes.

Please note: If your travelling party is larger than 3, please be in touch so we may work with you on a custom booking. Also, in the case that one of the castles is closed on the day of your tour, your guide will spend more time in the other locations.

DISCLAIMER: This tour is an unlicensed and unauthorised tour of sites featured in the television series 'Outlander' developed by Ronald D. Moore, Left Bank Pictures, Story Mining and Supply Company, Tall Ship Productions and Sony Pictures Television Studios. Travel Curious Ltd. and this tour does not have any association with, or connection to, the television series 'Outlander', Ronald D. Moore, Left Bank Pictures, Story Mining and Supply Company, Tall Ship Productions and Sony Pictures Television Studios. 

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