Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh Day 8 A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Over the Sea to Skye Outlander-inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We begin our journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble We travel south to soak up the seafaring heritage of Ullapool, a fishing town on through its medieval streets before joining our fellow travellers and Travel Loch Broom and home to Thomas Telford's famous herring port. We traverse the Director for a hearty Scottish Welcome Reception. rugged countryside and see the spellbinding spot where three lochs meet and are guarded by the island fortress of Eilean Donan Castle. Continuing to the Hotel - Novotel Centre picturesque Isle of Skye, we hear about Bonnie Prince Charlie's daring escape 'over the sea to Skye' aided by Jacobite heroine, Flora MacDonald. This evening we Included Meals - Welcome Reception enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Day 2 Hotel - Kings Arms Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Day 9 Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and Continue to Fort William and Pitlochry his beloved sassenach, embarking on an Outlander walking tour through Old Town's winding cobblestone lanes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure seeking We leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the out more locations of Outlander fame like the Palace of Holyroodhouse. mainland to Mallaig. Our journey continues to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, the now famous 'Harry Potter' bridge which Hogwarts Included Meals - Breakfast Express crosses on its journey across the Scottish Highlands. Impressive in their own right are the exquisite views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which Day 3 you’ll get to admire before travelling past the precipitous mountains of Glencoe to Explore Outlander Film Locations see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Despite the tragedy that befell the Clan MacDonald here in 1692, the irresistible beauty of this place cannot be denied and you’ll We visit the 15th-century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic spend a quiet moment paying tribute to the brave clansmen who lost their life in Firth of Forth – the backdrop for the infamous Fort William prison in Outlander the massacre. Our final stop today is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel, a season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life quaint little town best known for its natural beauty, fresh air, and rich Victorian Culross, delving into tales of witchcraft and spells. Here we'll see Claire's herb heritage. garden and Geillis Duncan's home in the remarkably well-preserved 16th-century town centre. Hotel - Fisher's Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 4 Day 10 See Outlander Sights and Journey to Experience the Local Whisky Dundee Today, we Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at the Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, we arrive in Falkland. famous Blair Athol Distillery, one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. You’ll This former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and learn how the distillery was founded in 1798 and how it makes its famous 12-year- the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. Stop in at Covenanter Hotel, which old Single malt using the ancient water source which flows from the foothills of doubled as Mrs Baird's B&B in the series, before heading to the home of golf, St. the Grampians right through the ground to the distillery. You’ll also get to sample Andrews. Our final stop for today is Dundee, where we'll see the impressive Tay its smooth flavours out for yourself, enjoying a wee dram of Scotland's much- Rail Bridge and view the RRS Discovery, the last traditional wooden three-masted loved golden nectar and perhaps buying a bottle as a special souvenir of your trip ship built in Britain, which served as Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic exploration to the Highlands vessel. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Apex City Quay Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast Admire Scottish Castles and on to Day 5 Glasgow
Venture into the Scottish Highlands and Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Inverness Outlander. We see the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire upon her arrival in 18th-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated castle, a symbol of Scottish national pride and once home to Scottish royals 18th-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season including Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore its halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18th famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire the poignant Wallace Monument and century to the mid-20th century, admiring the extensive collection of artefacts. battlefield of Stirling Bridge from its 16th-century walls. View the site of the Battle We continue through the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands to explore of Bannockburn, before arriving in Glasgow for an evening at leisure. the cultural capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Hotel - Holiday Inn Theatreland City Centre/Maldron Hotel - Columba/Craigmonie Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 6 Journey to Linlithgow Palace The Sights of Culloden and Thurso This morning we enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the We start the day with a visit to the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. The windswept moors on 'L'Hopital des Anges' in Paris. It was here that Claire persuaded Mother Hildegard which this final battle took place played a significant role in the Outlander series as to let her put her medical knowledge to good use. We visit Linlithgow Palace, the catalyst which forced Claire and Jamie to part ways. We relive the brief, but which doubled as the prison entrance and corridors of Wentworth Prison where brutal battle at the contemporary Visitor Centre, before heading to Thurso, the Jamie was imprisoned in season 1. Our encounter with Highland stories not yet at most northerly town in mainland Scotland, and our home for the next two nights. its end, we join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard, where we’ll Connect With Locals over a home-cooked Farewell Be My Guest Hotel - Pentland Lunch amidst intriguing tales of Rob Roy.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Day 7 Day 13 A Day on the Orkney Islands Farewell Glasgow From the coastal village of John O'Groats, we catch the ferry that crosses the As the chapter closes on our Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Pentland Firth and arrive at South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands. The Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, we say farewell to our newfound legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk friends and prepare to return to reality. Find out more about your free airport as humans, is revealed in Outlander and explored today as we roam these transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. mystical islands bound for the remains of the Neothilic Skara Brae village, which was lost for millennia. Wander freely amongst the standing stones of the Ring of Included Meals - Breakfast Brodgar, before a final photo stop at Kirkwall cathedral and the ferry ride back to the mainland.
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel collies. He’ll show you how he uses different whistles to command each dog to carry out different tasks. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at feeding the lambs and discover his training techniques. Weather AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 permitting. Ghost Walk and Drink Tonight, we'll discover some of Edinburgh's most haunted places with our Adult Price: £15.00* Local Specialist, who’ll share ghoulish tales. After we've recovered, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine in a local pub. subject to change.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Cawdor Dinner Evening Join us for dinner at a traditional country pub in the charming village of Cawdor, home to Shakespeare's Macbeth. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £38.00* Kilt Wearing Demonstration and Drink Tonight we'll enjoy a glass of wine or beer, followed by a demonstration of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and how to pleat and tie "The Great Kilt", which was worn in the pre-Jacobite subject to change. era. This is the traditional garment worn by Jamie Fraser in the Outlander series.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change. Loch Ness Cruise Today, we'll experience a scenic cruise on Scotland's most famous waterway, Loch Ness. On the lake, we'll also see beautiful Urquhart Castle, founded in the 13th-century. The management regretfully informs you that Nessie sightings are not guaranteed! AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £24.00* Rosslyn Chapel We’ll drive out of Edinburgh with our Local Specialist to the tiny village of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Rosslyn, where we’ll hear the inside story of the famous Rosslyn Chapel. subject to change. One of Scotland's most unusual 15th-century buildings, Rossyln is famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Adult Price: £22.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Isle Of Skye Drive subject to change. An opportunity to travel around the Isle of Skye with your Local Specialist. You’ll hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean Island and discover its dramatic scenery and rock formations.
Adult Price: £15.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish Show With Dinner subject to change. Tonight is your chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an internationally famous venue. You’ll enjoy Scottish food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. There's even a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish – haggis. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10
Adult Price: £62.00* Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle Set in its own grounds against a backdrop of glorious scenery, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and discover the ancient home of the Dukes of Atholl, home to Europe's last subject to change. remaining private army. Unique amongst Scottish castles, Blair has hosted royalty from Mary, Queen of Scots to Queen Victoria.
Adult Price: £20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Midhope Castle & Hopetoun House Today we'll visit Midhope Castle to see the setting for "Lallybroch", the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser. This will be followed by a tour of Hopetoun House. This stately home was used as the location for the Duke of Sandringham's house in Season 1 of Outlander. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £28.00* Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish kings and Knights Templar. At the haunted Torphichen Inn your subject to change. arrival will be toasted by our gracious host before enjoying an excellent dinner of local specialties and entertainment.
Adult Price: £56.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Drummond Castle Gardens Drummond Castle Gardens are one of Scotland's undiscovered treasures and used as a stand-in for the gardens of Versailles in Season 2 of Outlander. Enjoy a guided walk through these magnificent gardens with our Local Specialist, before returning to Dundee for an evening at leisure. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £24.00* Jacobite Evening Inspired by Outlander Join together for a truly authentic Jacobite experience. Complete with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and costumed actors and our very own Piper, tonight we'll dine and discover subject to change. the feeling of the clans as they run up to Culloden.
Adult Price: £49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 subject to change.
Highland Farm Experience Visit a real Highland sheep farm and meet Neil the Shepherd and his border Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh Day 8 A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Over the Sea to Skye Outlander-inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We begin our journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble We travel south to soak up the seafaring heritage of Ullapool, a fishing town on through its medieval streets before joining our fellow travellers and Travel Loch Broom and home to Thomas Telford's famous herring port. We traverse the Director for a hearty Scottish Welcome Reception. rugged countryside and see the spellbinding spot where three lochs meet and are guarded by the island fortress of Eilean Donan Castle. Continuing to the Hotel - Novotel Centre picturesque Isle of Skye, we hear about Bonnie Prince Charlie's daring escape 'over the sea to Skye' aided by Jacobite heroine, Flora MacDonald. This evening we Included Meals - Welcome Reception enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Day 2 Hotel - Kings Arms Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Day 9 Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and Continue to Fort William and Pitlochry his beloved sassenach, embarking on an Outlander walking tour through Old Town's winding cobblestone lanes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure seeking We leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the out more locations of Outlander fame like the Palace of Holyroodhouse. mainland to Mallaig. Our journey continues to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, the now famous 'Harry Potter' bridge which Hogwarts Included Meals - Breakfast Express crosses on its journey across the Scottish Highlands. Impressive in their own right are the exquisite views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which Day 3 you’ll get to admire before travelling past the precipitous mountains of Glencoe to Explore Outlander Film Locations see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Despite the tragedy that befell the Clan MacDonald here in 1692, the irresistible beauty of this place cannot be denied and you’ll We visit the 15th-century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic spend a quiet moment paying tribute to the brave clansmen who lost their life in Firth of Forth – the backdrop for the infamous Fort William prison in Outlander the massacre. Our final stop today is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel, a season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life quaint little town best known for its natural beauty, fresh air, and rich Victorian Culross, delving into tales of witchcraft and spells. Here we'll see Claire's herb heritage. garden and Geillis Duncan's home in the remarkably well-preserved 16th-century town centre. Hotel - Fisher's Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 4 Day 10 See Outlander Sights and Journey to Experience the Local Whisky Dundee Today, we Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at the Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, we arrive in Falkland. famous Blair Athol Distillery, one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. You’ll This former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and learn how the distillery was founded in 1798 and how it makes its famous 12-year- the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. Stop in at Covenanter Hotel, which old Single malt using the ancient water source which flows from the foothills of doubled as Mrs Baird's B&B in the series, before heading to the home of golf, St. the Grampians right through the ground to the distillery. You’ll also get to sample Andrews. Our final stop for today is Dundee, where we'll see the impressive Tay its smooth flavours out for yourself, enjoying a wee dram of Scotland's much- Rail Bridge and view the RRS Discovery, the last traditional wooden three-masted loved golden nectar and perhaps buying a bottle as a special souvenir of your trip ship built in Britain, which served as Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic exploration to the Highlands vessel. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Apex City Quay Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast Admire Scottish Castles and on to Day 5 Glasgow
Venture into the Scottish Highlands and Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Inverness Outlander. We see the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire upon her arrival in 18th-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated castle, a symbol of Scottish national pride and once home to Scottish royals 18th-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season including Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore its halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18th famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire the poignant Wallace Monument and century to the mid-20th century, admiring the extensive collection of artefacts. battlefield of Stirling Bridge from its 16th-century walls. View the site of the Battle We continue through the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands to explore of Bannockburn, before arriving in Glasgow for an evening at leisure. the cultural capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Hotel - Holiday Inn Theatreland City Centre/Maldron Hotel - Columba/Craigmonie Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 6 Journey to Linlithgow Palace The Sights of Culloden and Thurso This morning we enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the We start the day with a visit to the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. The windswept moors on 'L'Hopital des Anges' in Paris. It was here that Claire persuaded Mother Hildegard which this final battle took place played a significant role in the Outlander series as to let her put her medical knowledge to good use. We visit Linlithgow Palace, the catalyst which forced Claire and Jamie to part ways. We relive the brief, but which doubled as the prison entrance and corridors of Wentworth Prison where brutal battle at the contemporary Visitor Centre, before heading to Thurso, the Jamie was imprisoned in season 1. Our encounter with Highland stories not yet at most northerly town in mainland Scotland, and our home for the next two nights. its end, we join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard, where we’ll Connect With Locals over a home-cooked Farewell Be My Guest Hotel - Pentland Lunch amidst intriguing tales of Rob Roy.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Day 7 Day 13 A Day on the Orkney Islands Farewell Glasgow From the coastal village of John O'Groats, we catch the ferry that crosses the As the chapter closes on our Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Pentland Firth and arrive at South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands. The Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, we say farewell to our newfound legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk friends and prepare to return to reality. Find out more about your free airport as humans, is revealed in Outlander and explored today as we roam these transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. mystical islands bound for the remains of the Neothilic Skara Brae village, which was lost for millennia. Wander freely amongst the standing stones of the Ring of Included Meals - Breakfast Brodgar, before a final photo stop at Kirkwall cathedral and the ferry ride back to the mainland.
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel collies. He’ll show you how he uses different whistles to command each dog to carry out different tasks. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at feeding the lambs and discover his training techniques. Weather AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 permitting. Ghost Walk and Drink Tonight, we'll discover some of Edinburgh's most haunted places with our Adult Price: £15.00* Local Specialist, who’ll share ghoulish tales. After we've recovered, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine in a local pub. subject to change.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Cawdor Dinner Evening Join us for dinner at a traditional country pub in the charming village of Cawdor, home to Shakespeare's Macbeth. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £38.00* Kilt Wearing Demonstration and Drink Tonight we'll enjoy a glass of wine or beer, followed by a demonstration of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and how to pleat and tie "The Great Kilt", which was worn in the pre-Jacobite subject to change. era. This is the traditional garment worn by Jamie Fraser in the Outlander series.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change. Loch Ness Cruise Today, we'll experience a scenic cruise on Scotland's most famous waterway, Loch Ness. On the lake, we'll also see beautiful Urquhart Castle, founded in the 13th-century. The management regretfully informs you that Nessie sightings are not guaranteed! AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £24.00* Rosslyn Chapel We’ll drive out of Edinburgh with our Local Specialist to the tiny village of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Rosslyn, where we’ll hear the inside story of the famous Rosslyn Chapel. subject to change. One of Scotland's most unusual 15th-century buildings, Rossyln is famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Adult Price: £22.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Isle Of Skye Drive subject to change. An opportunity to travel around the Isle of Skye with your Local Specialist. You’ll hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean Island and discover its dramatic scenery and rock formations.
Adult Price: £15.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish Show With Dinner subject to change. Tonight is your chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an internationally famous venue. You’ll enjoy Scottish food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. There's even a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish – haggis. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10
Adult Price: £62.00* Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle Set in its own grounds against a backdrop of glorious scenery, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and discover the ancient home of the Dukes of Atholl, home to Europe's last subject to change. remaining private army. Unique amongst Scottish castles, Blair has hosted royalty from Mary, Queen of Scots to Queen Victoria.
Adult Price: £20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Midhope Castle & Hopetoun House Today we'll visit Midhope Castle to see the setting for "Lallybroch", the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser. This will be followed by a tour of Hopetoun House. This stately home was used as the location for the Duke of Sandringham's house in Season 1 of Outlander. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £28.00* Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish kings and Knights Templar. At the haunted Torphichen Inn your subject to change. arrival will be toasted by our gracious host before enjoying an excellent dinner of local specialties and entertainment.
Adult Price: £56.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Drummond Castle Gardens Drummond Castle Gardens are one of Scotland's undiscovered treasures and used as a stand-in for the gardens of Versailles in Season 2 of Outlander. Enjoy a guided walk through these magnificent gardens with our Local Specialist, before returning to Dundee for an evening at leisure. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £24.00* Jacobite Evening Inspired by Outlander Join together for a truly authentic Jacobite experience. Complete with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and costumed actors and our very own Piper, tonight we'll dine and discover subject to change. the feeling of the clans as they run up to Culloden.
Adult Price: £49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 subject to change.
Highland Farm Experience Visit a real Highland sheep farm and meet Neil the Shepherd and his border Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
Your itinerary
Start Location Visited Location
Plane End Location
Cruise Train
Over night Ferry
Day 1 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh Day 8 A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Over the Sea to Skye Outlander-inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We begin our journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble We travel south to soak up the seafaring heritage of Ullapool, a fishing town on through its medieval streets before joining our fellow travellers and Travel Loch Broom and home to Thomas Telford's famous herring port. We traverse the Director for a hearty Scottish Welcome Reception. rugged countryside and see the spellbinding spot where three lochs meet and are guarded by the island fortress of Eilean Donan Castle. Continuing to the Hotel - Novotel Centre picturesque Isle of Skye, we hear about Bonnie Prince Charlie's daring escape 'over the sea to Skye' aided by Jacobite heroine, Flora MacDonald. This evening we Included Meals - Welcome Reception enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Day 2 Hotel - Kings Arms Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Day 9 Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and Continue to Fort William and Pitlochry his beloved sassenach, embarking on an Outlander walking tour through Old Town's winding cobblestone lanes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure seeking We leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the out more locations of Outlander fame like the Palace of Holyroodhouse. mainland to Mallaig. Our journey continues to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, the now famous 'Harry Potter' bridge which Hogwarts Included Meals - Breakfast Express crosses on its journey across the Scottish Highlands. Impressive in their own right are the exquisite views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which Day 3 you’ll get to admire before travelling past the precipitous mountains of Glencoe to Explore Outlander Film Locations see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Despite the tragedy that befell the Clan MacDonald here in 1692, the irresistible beauty of this place cannot be denied and you’ll We visit the 15th-century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic spend a quiet moment paying tribute to the brave clansmen who lost their life in Firth of Forth – the backdrop for the infamous Fort William prison in Outlander the massacre. Our final stop today is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel, a season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life quaint little town best known for its natural beauty, fresh air, and rich Victorian Culross, delving into tales of witchcraft and spells. Here we'll see Claire's herb heritage. garden and Geillis Duncan's home in the remarkably well-preserved 16th-century town centre. Hotel - Fisher's Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 4 Day 10 See Outlander Sights and Journey to Experience the Local Whisky Dundee Today, we Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at the Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, we arrive in Falkland. famous Blair Athol Distillery, one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. You’ll This former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and learn how the distillery was founded in 1798 and how it makes its famous 12-year- the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. Stop in at Covenanter Hotel, which old Single malt using the ancient water source which flows from the foothills of doubled as Mrs Baird's B&B in the series, before heading to the home of golf, St. the Grampians right through the ground to the distillery. You’ll also get to sample Andrews. Our final stop for today is Dundee, where we'll see the impressive Tay its smooth flavours out for yourself, enjoying a wee dram of Scotland's much- Rail Bridge and view the RRS Discovery, the last traditional wooden three-masted loved golden nectar and perhaps buying a bottle as a special souvenir of your trip ship built in Britain, which served as Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic exploration to the Highlands vessel. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Apex City Quay Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast Admire Scottish Castles and on to Day 5 Glasgow
Venture into the Scottish Highlands and Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Inverness Outlander. We see the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire upon her arrival in 18th-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated castle, a symbol of Scottish national pride and once home to Scottish royals 18th-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season including Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore its halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18th famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire the poignant Wallace Monument and century to the mid-20th century, admiring the extensive collection of artefacts. battlefield of Stirling Bridge from its 16th-century walls. View the site of the Battle We continue through the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands to explore of Bannockburn, before arriving in Glasgow for an evening at leisure. the cultural capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Hotel - Holiday Inn Theatreland City Centre/Maldron Hotel - Columba/Craigmonie Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 6 Journey to Linlithgow Palace The Sights of Culloden and Thurso This morning we enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the We start the day with a visit to the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. The windswept moors on 'L'Hopital des Anges' in Paris. It was here that Claire persuaded Mother Hildegard which this final battle took place played a significant role in the Outlander series as to let her put her medical knowledge to good use. We visit Linlithgow Palace, the catalyst which forced Claire and Jamie to part ways. We relive the brief, but which doubled as the prison entrance and corridors of Wentworth Prison where brutal battle at the contemporary Visitor Centre, before heading to Thurso, the Jamie was imprisoned in season 1. Our encounter with Highland stories not yet at most northerly town in mainland Scotland, and our home for the next two nights. its end, we join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard, where we’ll Connect With Locals over a home-cooked Farewell Be My Guest Hotel - Pentland Lunch amidst intriguing tales of Rob Roy.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Day 7 Day 13 A Day on the Orkney Islands Farewell Glasgow From the coastal village of John O'Groats, we catch the ferry that crosses the As the chapter closes on our Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Pentland Firth and arrive at South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands. The Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, we say farewell to our newfound legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk friends and prepare to return to reality. Find out more about your free airport as humans, is revealed in Outlander and explored today as we roam these transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. mystical islands bound for the remains of the Neothilic Skara Brae village, which was lost for millennia. Wander freely amongst the standing stones of the Ring of Included Meals - Breakfast Brodgar, before a final photo stop at Kirkwall cathedral and the ferry ride back to the mainland.
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel collies. He’ll show you how he uses different whistles to command each dog to carry out different tasks. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at feeding the lambs and discover his training techniques. Weather AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 permitting. Ghost Walk and Drink Tonight, we'll discover some of Edinburgh's most haunted places with our Adult Price: £15.00* Local Specialist, who’ll share ghoulish tales. After we've recovered, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine in a local pub. subject to change.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Cawdor Dinner Evening Join us for dinner at a traditional country pub in the charming village of Cawdor, home to Shakespeare's Macbeth. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £38.00* Kilt Wearing Demonstration and Drink Tonight we'll enjoy a glass of wine or beer, followed by a demonstration of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and how to pleat and tie "The Great Kilt", which was worn in the pre-Jacobite subject to change. era. This is the traditional garment worn by Jamie Fraser in the Outlander series.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change. Loch Ness Cruise Today, we'll experience a scenic cruise on Scotland's most famous waterway, Loch Ness. On the lake, we'll also see beautiful Urquhart Castle, founded in the 13th-century. The management regretfully informs you that Nessie sightings are not guaranteed! AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £24.00* Rosslyn Chapel We’ll drive out of Edinburgh with our Local Specialist to the tiny village of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Rosslyn, where we’ll hear the inside story of the famous Rosslyn Chapel. subject to change. One of Scotland's most unusual 15th-century buildings, Rossyln is famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Adult Price: £22.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Isle Of Skye Drive subject to change. An opportunity to travel around the Isle of Skye with your Local Specialist. You’ll hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean Island and discover its dramatic scenery and rock formations.
Adult Price: £15.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish Show With Dinner subject to change. Tonight is your chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an internationally famous venue. You’ll enjoy Scottish food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. There's even a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish – haggis. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10
Adult Price: £62.00* Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle Set in its own grounds against a backdrop of glorious scenery, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and discover the ancient home of the Dukes of Atholl, home to Europe's last subject to change. remaining private army. Unique amongst Scottish castles, Blair has hosted royalty from Mary, Queen of Scots to Queen Victoria.
Adult Price: £20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Midhope Castle & Hopetoun House Today we'll visit Midhope Castle to see the setting for "Lallybroch", the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser. This will be followed by a tour of Hopetoun House. This stately home was used as the location for the Duke of Sandringham's house in Season 1 of Outlander. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £28.00* Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish kings and Knights Templar. At the haunted Torphichen Inn your subject to change. arrival will be toasted by our gracious host before enjoying an excellent dinner of local specialties and entertainment.
Adult Price: £56.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Drummond Castle Gardens Drummond Castle Gardens are one of Scotland's undiscovered treasures and used as a stand-in for the gardens of Versailles in Season 2 of Outlander. Enjoy a guided walk through these magnificent gardens with our Local Specialist, before returning to Dundee for an evening at leisure. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £24.00* Jacobite Evening Inspired by Outlander Join together for a truly authentic Jacobite experience. Complete with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and costumed actors and our very own Piper, tonight we'll dine and discover subject to change. the feeling of the clans as they run up to Culloden.
Adult Price: £49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 subject to change.
Highland Farm Experience Visit a real Highland sheep farm and meet Neil the Shepherd and his border Highland Trail inspired by Outlander
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Day 1 Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner
Welcome to Edinburgh Day 8 A captivating tale of Redcoats and rugged Highlanders is revealed on this Over the Sea to Skye Outlander-inspired jaunt through the dramatic landscapes of Scotland. We begin our journey in the enchanting capital of Edinburgh with some free time to ramble We travel south to soak up the seafaring heritage of Ullapool, a fishing town on through its medieval streets before joining our fellow travellers and Travel Loch Broom and home to Thomas Telford's famous herring port. We traverse the Director for a hearty Scottish Welcome Reception. rugged countryside and see the spellbinding spot where three lochs meet and are guarded by the island fortress of Eilean Donan Castle. Continuing to the Hotel - Novotel Centre picturesque Isle of Skye, we hear about Bonnie Prince Charlie's daring escape 'over the sea to Skye' aided by Jacobite heroine, Flora MacDonald. This evening we Included Meals - Welcome Reception enjoy dinner at our hotel.
Day 2 Hotel - Kings Arms Discover Enchanting Edinburgh Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Soak up the mystical atmosphere of Auld Reekie this morning as you join a Local Specialist for an intriguing sightseeing tour of the city, including a visit to Day 9 Edinburgh Castle perched atop Castle Rock. Tread in the footsteps of Jamie and Continue to Fort William and Pitlochry his beloved sassenach, embarking on an Outlander walking tour through Old Town's winding cobblestone lanes. Spend the rest of the day at leisure seeking We leave the craggy landscape of Skye behind, boarding a ferry back to the out more locations of Outlander fame like the Palace of Holyroodhouse. mainland to Mallaig. Our journey continues to Fort William via the magnificent Glenfinnan Viaduct, the now famous 'Harry Potter' bridge which Hogwarts Included Meals - Breakfast Express crosses on its journey across the Scottish Highlands. Impressive in their own right are the exquisite views of Britain's highest mountain, Ben Nevis, which Day 3 you’ll get to admire before travelling past the precipitous mountains of Glencoe to Explore Outlander Film Locations see the 'Glen of Weeping'. Despite the tragedy that befell the Clan MacDonald here in 1692, the irresistible beauty of this place cannot be denied and you’ll We visit the 15th-century walls of Blackness Castle on the shores of the scenic spend a quiet moment paying tribute to the brave clansmen who lost their life in Firth of Forth – the backdrop for the infamous Fort William prison in Outlander the massacre. Our final stop today is Pitlochry on the banks of the Tummel, a season 1. Then, cross the Forth to the fictional village of Cranesmuir, real-life quaint little town best known for its natural beauty, fresh air, and rich Victorian Culross, delving into tales of witchcraft and spells. Here we'll see Claire's herb heritage. garden and Geillis Duncan's home in the remarkably well-preserved 16th-century town centre. Hotel - Fisher's Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 4 Day 10 See Outlander Sights and Journey to Experience the Local Whisky Dundee Today, we Dive Into Culture and learn about the local whisky industry at the Traversing the lush green Lowlands to the Kingdom of Fife, we arrive in Falkland. famous Blair Athol Distillery, one of the oldest whisky distilleries in Scotland. You’ll This former royal burgh was the Outlander film location for 1940s Inverness and learn how the distillery was founded in 1798 and how it makes its famous 12-year- the springboard to Claire's spellbinding story. Stop in at Covenanter Hotel, which old Single malt using the ancient water source which flows from the foothills of doubled as Mrs Baird's B&B in the series, before heading to the home of golf, St. the Grampians right through the ground to the distillery. You’ll also get to sample Andrews. Our final stop for today is Dundee, where we'll see the impressive Tay its smooth flavours out for yourself, enjoying a wee dram of Scotland's much- Rail Bridge and view the RRS Discovery, the last traditional wooden three-masted loved golden nectar and perhaps buying a bottle as a special souvenir of your trip ship built in Britain, which served as Robert Falcon Scott's Antarctic exploration to the Highlands vessel. Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Hotel - Apex City Quay Day 11 Included Meals - Breakfast Admire Scottish Castles and on to Day 5 Glasgow
Venture into the Scottish Highlands and Head to Doune Castle, which served as the film location for Castle Leoch in Inverness Outlander. We see the site where Clan Mackenzie welcomed and hosted Claire upon her arrival in 18th-century Scotland, then head to Stirling and its magnificent Celebrate rural Scottish heritage at the Highland Folk Museum, with its recreated castle, a symbol of Scottish national pride and once home to Scottish royals 18th-century township, once used as a location in the filming of Outlander season including Mary, Queen of Scots. Explore its halls, chapels and bedrooms, see the 1. Dive Into Culture and gain insights into rural life in Scotland from the 18th famous 'Stirling Heads' and admire the poignant Wallace Monument and century to the mid-20th century, admiring the extensive collection of artefacts. battlefield of Stirling Bridge from its 16th-century walls. View the site of the Battle We continue through the rugged landscapes of the Scottish Highlands to explore of Bannockburn, before arriving in Glasgow for an evening at leisure. the cultural capital of the Highlands, Inverness. Hotel - Holiday Inn Theatreland City Centre/Maldron Hotel - Columba/Craigmonie Included Meals - Breakfast Included Meals - Breakfast Day 12 Day 6 Journey to Linlithgow Palace The Sights of Culloden and Thurso This morning we enjoy an orientation tour of the city, including a visit to the We start the day with a visit to the bloody battlefield of Culloden, where Bonnie masterfully crafted St. Mungo's Cathedral, the Outlander film location for Prince Charlie's Jacobite army was defeated in 1746. The windswept moors on 'L'Hopital des Anges' in Paris. It was here that Claire persuaded Mother Hildegard which this final battle took place played a significant role in the Outlander series as to let her put her medical knowledge to good use. We visit Linlithgow Palace, the catalyst which forced Claire and Jamie to part ways. We relive the brief, but which doubled as the prison entrance and corridors of Wentworth Prison where brutal battle at the contemporary Visitor Centre, before heading to Thurso, the Jamie was imprisoned in season 1. Our encounter with Highland stories not yet at most northerly town in mainland Scotland, and our home for the next two nights. its end, we join the Wood family at their 15th-century farm on the shores of Loch Ard, where we’ll Connect With Locals over a home-cooked Farewell Be My Guest Hotel - Pentland Lunch amidst intriguing tales of Rob Roy.
Included Meals - Breakfast, Dinner Included Meals - Breakfast, Be My Guest Day 7 Day 13 A Day on the Orkney Islands Farewell Glasgow From the coastal village of John O'Groats, we catch the ferry that crosses the As the chapter closes on our Outlander-inspired journey through the wilds of Pentland Firth and arrive at South Ronaldsay, one of the Orkney Islands. The Scotland and centuries of fascinating heritage, we say farewell to our newfound legend of Orkney's mythical Selkies, which shift their aquatic form on land to walk friends and prepare to return to reality. Find out more about your free airport as humans, is revealed in Outlander and explored today as we roam these transfer at trafalgar.com/freetransfers. mystical islands bound for the remains of the Neothilic Skara Brae village, which was lost for millennia. Wander freely amongst the standing stones of the Ring of Included Meals - Breakfast Brodgar, before a final photo stop at Kirkwall cathedral and the ferry ride back to the mainland.
All optional experiences for this trip Book with your travel director when you travel collies. He’ll show you how he uses different whistles to command each dog to carry out different tasks. You’ll also have the opportunity to try your hand at feeding the lambs and discover his training techniques. Weather AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 permitting. Ghost Walk and Drink Tonight, we'll discover some of Edinburgh's most haunted places with our Adult Price: £15.00* Local Specialist, who’ll share ghoulish tales. After we've recovered, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and enjoy a pint of beer or a glass of wine in a local pub. subject to change.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. AVAILABLE ON DAY 5
Cawdor Dinner Evening Join us for dinner at a traditional country pub in the charming village of Cawdor, home to Shakespeare's Macbeth. AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £38.00* Kilt Wearing Demonstration and Drink Tonight we'll enjoy a glass of wine or beer, followed by a demonstration of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and how to pleat and tie "The Great Kilt", which was worn in the pre-Jacobite subject to change. era. This is the traditional garment worn by Jamie Fraser in the Outlander series.
Adult Price: £24.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 subject to change. Loch Ness Cruise Today, we'll experience a scenic cruise on Scotland's most famous waterway, Loch Ness. On the lake, we'll also see beautiful Urquhart Castle, founded in the 13th-century. The management regretfully informs you that Nessie sightings are not guaranteed! AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Adult Price: £24.00* Rosslyn Chapel We’ll drive out of Edinburgh with our Local Specialist to the tiny village of * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Rosslyn, where we’ll hear the inside story of the famous Rosslyn Chapel. subject to change. One of Scotland's most unusual 15th-century buildings, Rossyln is famed for its associations with the Knights Templar, the Masonic movement, and now 'The Da Vinci Code'.
Adult Price: £22.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Isle Of Skye Drive subject to change. An opportunity to travel around the Isle of Skye with your Local Specialist. You’ll hear about the way of life on this remote inner Hebridean Island and discover its dramatic scenery and rock formations.
Adult Price: £15.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish Show With Dinner subject to change. Tonight is your chance to put on that tartan and join us for an evening of singing, dancing and bagpipe playing at an internationally famous venue. You’ll enjoy Scottish food and wine, join in the singing and watch a Highland dance or two. There's even a chance to sample Scotland’s national dish – haggis. AVAILABLE ON DAY 10
Adult Price: £62.00* Pitlochry. Visit Of Blair Castle Set in its own grounds against a backdrop of glorious scenery, we'll * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and discover the ancient home of the Dukes of Atholl, home to Europe's last subject to change. remaining private army. Unique amongst Scottish castles, Blair has hosted royalty from Mary, Queen of Scots to Queen Victoria.
Adult Price: £20.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 3 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Midhope Castle & Hopetoun House Today we'll visit Midhope Castle to see the setting for "Lallybroch", the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser. This will be followed by a tour of Hopetoun House. This stately home was used as the location for the Duke of Sandringham's house in Season 1 of Outlander. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £28.00* Dinner And Drive To Historic Torphichen Enjoy a scenic drive to the ancient village of Torphichen, associated with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and Scottish kings and Knights Templar. At the haunted Torphichen Inn your subject to change. arrival will be toasted by our gracious host before enjoying an excellent dinner of local specialties and entertainment.
Adult Price: £56.00*
AVAILABLE ON DAY 4 * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and subject to change. Drummond Castle Gardens Drummond Castle Gardens are one of Scotland's undiscovered treasures and used as a stand-in for the gardens of Versailles in Season 2 of Outlander. Enjoy a guided walk through these magnificent gardens with our Local Specialist, before returning to Dundee for an evening at leisure. AVAILABLE ON DAY 11
Adult Price: £24.00* Jacobite Evening Inspired by Outlander Join together for a truly authentic Jacobite experience. Complete with * The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and costumed actors and our very own Piper, tonight we'll dine and discover subject to change. the feeling of the clans as they run up to Culloden.
Adult Price: £49.00*
* The Optionals and pricing listed here are a guideline only and AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 subject to change.
Highland Farm Experience Visit a real Highland sheep farm and meet Neil the Shepherd and his border