Four ancient Scottish castles from Game of Thrones and Outlander feature in this tour – Doune Castle ( Castle Leoch and Winterfell ) , Midhope Castle ( Lallybroch ) , Linlithgow Palace ( Wentworth prison and King’s Landing ) and Blackness Castle ( Fort William ). Book now and save 30% on our tours – we guarantee savings of 30% over any other online travel agents .
Your private tour includes a pickup from your hotel / Airbnb in Edinburgh , a professional driver / guide , a stay of up to an hour at each castle plus a return to Edinburgh .
Your expert guide will give details of the history of each castle and information about films and TV shows made at each location . Your guide will always be friendly, helpful and informative .
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1 . Midhope Castle – Lallybroch
Midhope Castle, a 16th-century tower house, is used as Lallybroch (also known as Broch Tuarach) in Outlander . Left to Jamie by his parents, Brian and Ellen, Lallybroch is also home to Jamie’s sister, Jenny, her husband Ian Murray and their children. With Lallybroch being an important part of the Outlander story, much use is made of Midhope Castle. Phone (+44) 0131-549-9785 for details and bookings .
On this tour you can visit Jamie Fraser’s ancestral home – Lallybroch Castle .
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Outlander fans in the US , UK and around the world are getting excited about seeing the second half of season 7 this year and season 8 , the final season next year . .
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2. Linlithgow Palace – Wentworth PrisonLinlithgow Palace ( Wentworth Prison in Outlander )
This royal pleasure palace and birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots became the backdrop for some of the most harrowing scenes in the Outlander TV show.
Depicted as Wentworth Prison, the prison corridors and entrance were used in episode 15 of the first series when Jamie Fraser was brutally incarcerated by his adversary, Black Jack Randall.
Built in the 1400s and 1500s, the now-ruined palace is set among the spectacular surrounds of Linlithgow Loch and Peel.
Linlithgow Palace (King’s Landing) : Linlithgow Palace served as a GOT filming location for exteriors of King’s Landing, the bustling capital of Westeros in Game of Thrones . Climb up to the top of the Palace for a panoramic view of the Loch and Palace . The ruins of the Palace, a seat of the Stewart royal family for generations and birthplace of King James V .
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For last minute bookings phone / Whatsapp +447305294773 for more details or online on our bookings page3 Doune Castle – Game of Thrones and Outlander
Originally dating to the 13th Century, Doune Castle was a favourite place for Mary Queen of Scots .
Doune Castle has five claims to movie fame –
Outlander – Doune was Castle Leoch , and it also features in the 20th century episode when Claire and Frank Randall visit the castle on a day trip in season 1 episode 1 . The Outlander prequel Blood of my Blood has also been filmed at Doune this year .
Game of Thrones . Doune represented the castle Winterfell in Game of Thrones. The Feast of Winterfell was filmed in the Great Hall at Doune Castle .
Monty Python and the Holy Grail
the Outlaw King starring Chris Pine as Robert the Bruce
Mary Queen of Scots
Once a Royal residence, Doune Castle was rebuilt by Robert Stewart, Duke of Albany in the late 14th Century. Outlander filming has already taken place twice this year at Doune – in February and June .
carriage Doune castle Outlander filming
The audio tour commentary is by Sam Heughan ( Jamie Fraser ) and Terry Jones from Monty Python .
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4 Blackness Castle
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Outlander Blood of my Blood filming began filming at Doune Castle in Scotland and it was completed in June. Outlander fans in the US , UK and around the world are getting excited about seeing the second half of season 7 this year and season 8 , the final season next year .
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Explore Westeros with our Doune Castle Game of Thrones Tour, an unforgettable experience that transports you to the iconic locations featured in the globally renowned TV series.
Mel Gibson decided to direct the film, as well as star as Wallace. Braveheart was filmed in Scotland and Ireland from June to October 1994. Book your Braveheart tour online
Yes, Midhope Castle is the real life location for Lallybroch , the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser . You can visit Lallybroch on our unique Outlander tours .Lallybroch, or Broch Tuarach, is Jamie’s fictional home in the series. Outlander tours from Edinburgh can be booked online . In real life it’s an ancient 16th-century tower house outside Edinburgh. The castle stars in a number of Outlander episodes as the ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , played by Scottish actor Sam Heughan . You can visit the castle on one of our tours and take a look around the outside . Unfortunately the inside of Lallybroch is derelict and not accessible at the moment , although plans have been announced to build accommodation inside the castle .
What is Broch Tuarach? And can you take a tour to it ? It is an old broch on the land, Broch Tuarach means “north-facing tower” in Gaelic. Lallybroch, as the estate is known among those who live there, in turn means “lazy tower”. Lallybroch , ancestral home of Jamie Fraser , is also known as Broch Tuarach . Broch Tuarach tours can be booked online . For last minute bookings phone / Whatsapp us on +447305-294773