Private tours Edinburgh offers a wide range of Five star tours from Edinburgh for small groups of one to four travellers .
Our Five star tours available for booking include
Bespoke, photo-friendly private tours of Scotland’s most iconic film locations, castles, and scenic landscapes — expertly tailored for small groups, led by a local guide with insider knowledge and a passion for storytelling.
Explore Scotland with a Personal Touch
Private Tours Edinburgh offers curated private tours across Scotland, specializing in film locations, historic castles, and breathtaking landscapes. Founded in the heart of Scotland’s capital, the company delivers a unique experience tailored to visitors from North America and around the world, with a focus on immersive storytelling, local insights, and memorable photography moments.
Whether you’re an Outlander fan tracing Jamie and Claire’s footsteps, a history enthusiast eager to explore Stirling Castle or Rosslyn Chapel, or a traveler seeking the beauty of Glencoe and the Highlands, Private Tours Edinburgh provides a luxurious yet personal way to discover the soul of Scotland.
Core Audience:
- Visitors from the USA, Canada, and Australia
- Film and history lovers (Outlander, Braveheart, Game of Thrones, James Bond )
- Couples, families, and small groups looking for personalized experiences
- Travel bloggers, photographers, and content creators
- Tourists seeking flexibility, comfort, and local expertise
Core Offerings:
- Private One-Day and Half Day Tours
Customised itineraries to castles, film locations, Highland landscapes, whisky distilleries, lochs, and historic towns. - Outlander-Themed Tours
Visit key filming locations from the Outlander series, including Lallybroch, Castle Leoch, and Craig na Dun. - Castle Tours
Explore Stirling Castle, Doune Castle, Blackness Castle, and the ruins of medieval strongholds across the country featuring the four castles tour. - Photography-Focused Trips
Ideal for photo lovers ; guides are photography-friendly and help you capture the perfect shot. - Game of Thrones tours – visit Doune Castle ( Winterfell )
- Braveheart tours
Visit the National Wallace Monument and see the Wallace sword, Stirling Castle and Bannockburn
Awards and Memberships:
- Member of VisitScotland’s Quality Assured Tour Providers
- Listed on major tour platforms with verified 5-star reviews
- Featured on local travel blogs and tourism publications
- Our photographer has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines including the Scotsman and IMDB
Key People / Partners:
- David Rankin – Founder & Lead Guide
A seasoned Scottish tour expert and photographer with a deep knowledge of local history, film locations, and scenic photography. - Photography Partner – www.photogold.co.uk
Providing fine art photography prints and exclusive photo stops during tours.
Business History:
Founded in Edinburgh in 2015 , Private Tours Edinburgh began with a simple mission: to offer tourists a more personal, flexible, and visually memorable way to experience Scotland. Combining passion for storytelling, love of history, and photographic expertise, the brand has grown into a trusted name for visitors who want more than a standard bus tour.
Contact Details:
- Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7305294773
- Instagram: @outlandertours
- Facebook: facebook.com/privatetourscotland
Editorial & Ethics Policy:
Private Tours Edinburgh is committed to honest representation, ethical storytelling, and respectful engagement with Scotland’s heritage and communities. All content on our website and marketing materials is fact-checked and curated with cultural sensitivity. We do not promote sites that are endangered or disrespectful to local customs and heritage .
We support sustainable tourism, limit group sizes, and aim to leave no trace while offering unforgettable memories.
David is an experienced tour guide and travel photographer based in Falkirk . Facebook Messenger .
- David has a keen interest in the castles of Scotland . 20 years ago he set up a website Castle pictures dedicated to supplying information and guides to visiting Scottish castles , profusely illustrated by how own pictures
- David is fascinated by Scottish history , going back to the time of William Wallace ( Braveheart ) and Robert the Bruce
- Your driver / guide David has over 20 years experience in travel and editorial photography and has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines in the UK and the USA . The Scotsman newspaper recently published one of David’s pictures of Lallybroch – Midhope Castle . Check out David’s Scotland prints collection on Photogold .
- David also sells his pictures on Photo4me and Redbubble ( phone cases and 50 photo gifts )
- His pictures of Outlander filming at Doune Castle last year are on IMDB .
- David will give you a running commentary on places of interest plus information about the history and TV and movie filming at each location on this tour . Last minute bookings are available – for more information call or Whatsapp +447305294773 seven days a week.
- Your tour guide David has had over 10 million views of his photos on Google Maps
Private tours Edinburgh is listed on Visit Scotland , including our four castles tour and Outlander tour , and also online travel agents including Viator .
In the 90s David photographed rock bands live in concert including U2 , Neil Young , Rod Stewart , Elton John and many more.
Last minute bookings are available – for more information call or Whatsapp +447305294773 seven days a week. Facebook Messenger .
Check out our Youtube video channel for previews of the places we visit on our tours .
The Private Tours Edinburgh YouTube channel is a growing and dynamic showcase of Scotland’s most iconic landmarks and hidden treasures. The channel offers viewers a captivating look at the country’s natural beauty, historic architecture, and its rich connection to popular culture. With over 300 videos uploaded and over 400,000 views , the channel is a visual extension of the experiences provided by Private Tours Edinburgh, a bespoke tour company offering personalized journeys across Scotland.
Outlander fans will be particularly delighted by the Lallybroch Outlander Tours video, which has attracted 27,000 views. This video transports viewers to the historic Midhope Castle, known to fans of the show as Lallybroch, the beloved home of Jamie Fraser.
Book your Outlander tours of Scotland online or make a booking by phone / WhatsApp on +447305294773.
One of the standout videos on the channel features the Falkirk Wheel, a marvel of modern engineering. With an impressive 312,000 views, this video captures the ingenuity and grandeur of the world’s only rotating boat lift.
Book your tours of the Falkirk Wheel and the Kelpies online or make a booking by phone / WhatsApp on +447305294773.
Another gem on the channel is the video of Eilean Donan Castle, a truly iconic Scottish site with 19,000 views. The castle, set against the dramatic backdrop where three sea lochs meet, is one of the most photographed monuments in Scotland, and this video does it full justice
Your driver / guide David has lived in Scotland all of his life and he has over 20 years experience in travel and editorial photography . David has been published in numerous newspapers and magazines in the UK and the USA . The Scotsman newspaper recently published one of David’s pictures of Lallybroch – Midhope Castle . Check out David’s Scotland prints collection on Photogold . In the 90s David photographed bands live in concert including U2 , the Spice Girls , Rod Stewart , David Bowie and many more.
Check out David’s post on money saving tips for your holiday in Scotland .
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In 2000 David set up Castle Pictures , his website featuring pictures of over 50 Scottish castles including Doune Castle and Eilean Donan Castle .
“A few years ago the Outlander crew filmed a night-time graveyard scene with Jamie ( Sam Heughan ) about a mile from where I live in Polmont .
About seven years ago I drove into the village of Culross in Fife . The place was full of men and women in Highland dress heading for what I assumed were the catering tents . I only found out later they were filming Outlander in Culross . “
Our Outlander tours feature visits to film locations around Scotland , including the Bruce Fountain in Falkland , Doune Castle ( Castle Leoch ) , Linlithgow Palace ( Wentworth prison ) and Blackness Castle ( Fort William ) . Lallybroch castle is the ancestral home of Outlander star Jamie Fraser , real life Midhope Castle is just 25 minutes from Edinburgh .
Our Falkirk tours features a visit to the Kelpies , the Falkirk Wheel and Callendar House .
Our Linlithgow / Stirling tour features a visit to Stirling Castle, the Kelpies and the Royal Palace of Linlithgow , birthplace of Mary , Queen of Scots.
Private tours Edinburgh reserves the right to cancel tours in circumstances deemed solely by the company to be exceptional or outside their control .
Doune Castle – Doune featured in Monty Python , Game of Thrones and Outlander .
- Whisky tours
- Outlander tours featuring a visit to Lallybroch , Jamie Fraser’s home
- Falkirk tours including the Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel
- Check out our travel Scotland UK Facebook page for tips for staying in Scotland
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Swap opinions with other fans on our Outlander tours Facebook page
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Stay in Lallybroch for the ultimate Outlander experience .
Lallybroch is the holy grail for Outlander fans and thousands flock to the site every year on private tours , but they can only currently visit the outside of the castle . Visitors will be able to access the repaired parts of the castle, which are set to be revamped to include tasting, accommodation and dining rooms.
Looking for day trips from Edinburgh ? How about taking an Outlander tour from Edinburgh to visit Jamie Fraser’s home in Scotland’s amazing Outlander film locations ? For tour information call +447305294773 now *** check availability now for our unique tours of Scotland +447305294773 seven days a week.
All of the pictures and videos of Scotland on this site are the copyright of David Rankin.
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