27 Jul 2023
As an Outlander fan, this was the perfect day tour to visit some of my favourite locations in the series - Lallybroch (Midhope Castle), Cransmuir (Culross), Fort William (Blackness Castle) and Castle Leoch (Doune Castle). The small bus tour is great for those who wish to avoid the big coach bus tours. My only recommendation for this and other similar tours (with similar locations) is mobility. While all locations are accessible, if mobility is a concern, you may find some of the circular turret staircases (at Linlithgow or Doune Castles) or the uneven ground in the inner ward at Blackness Castle a bit of a challenge. That said, there are many other spaces at these locations that are nicely accessible which still provides an excellent overall experience.
Our tour guide, Jim Scott, was affable, knowledgeable, and considerate to all tour guests. His sense of humour and storytelling not only brought Outlander to life but also the rich history of Scotland. This was much appreciated on my end. Fantastic engagement with everyone on the bus. We ended the tour with music and singing on the way back to Edinburgh which finished off the day wonderfully!