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Glasgow Day Tour: Kelpies, Castles & Loch Lomond
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Glasgow City
Explore iconic Outlander castles and the Scottish countryside on a guided day tour from Glasgow. Discover the history and stories behind the series.
Explore iconic Outlander castles and the Scottish countryside on a guided day tour from Glasgow. Discover the history and stories behind the series.
Duration:
9 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- The Kelpies & The Helix - Departing from Glasgow, the journey leads to The Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world.
- Midhope Castle - The next destination is Midhope Castle, famously known as Lallybroch, Jamie’s ancestral home. Visitors can explore the tranquil estate and capture photos of this iconic site. Standing before…
- The Kelpies & The Helix - Departing from Glasgow, the journey leads to The Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world.
- Midhope Castle - The next destination is Midhope Castle, famously known as Lallybroch, Jamie’s ancestral home. Visitors can explore the tranquil estate and capture photos of this iconic site. Standing before Lallybroch evokes a feeling of being part of the show!
*Reserve at time of booking
- Stirling Castle - Stirling Castle is among Scotland’s most magnificent and historically important castles. Situated on volcanic rock, this formidable fortress was highly coveted throughout history. Experience a journey back in time while exploring the battlements, gardens, and grand interiors.
*Reserve at time of booking
- Loch Lomond Shores - Enjoy a leisurely one-hour cruise on the southern waters of Loch Lomond, offering stunning views of Ben Lomond and the historic homes along the shoreline.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English Speaking Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Local English Speaking Guide
What's Not Included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Midhope, Stirling Castle & cruise not included unless option selected. Reserve at time of booking..
- Tips
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Midhope, Stirling Castle & cruise not included unless option selected. Reserve at time of booking..
- Tips
Additional Information
Begin your journey in Glasgow and make your first stop at the Kelpies, the largest horse sculptures in the world. Proceed to Midhope Castle (optional), recognized by Outlander enthusiasts as Lallybroch, where you can wander the grounds and capture photos of this renowned filming site. Then, take advantage of free time at Stirling Castle (optional), a…
Begin your journey in Glasgow and make your first stop at the Kelpies, the largest horse sculptures in the world. Proceed to Midhope Castle (optional), recognized by Outlander enthusiasts as Lallybroch, where you can wander the grounds and capture photos of this renowned filming site. Then, take advantage of free time at Stirling Castle (optional), a key historic landmark in Scotland, allowing time for lunch and exploration.
In the afternoon, head to Balloch on the banks of Loch Lomond, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk by the water or opt for an optional boat cruise before heading back to Glasgow.
- Children under 5 years old, including infants who do not require a seat, are not permitted to travel. We are unable to accommodate any child under the age of 5.
- It is recommended to book transport to the departure point in advance. Please also allow extra time to get to the departure point for check-in. We advise you arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour departure to allow time to check-in for the tour. Unfortunately, we are unable to hold the bus or refund for any late arrivals.
- There are days when Midhope Castle may be closed for filming or other reasons.
- Return times are approximate and subject to road conditions and weather. Please ensure you allocate sufficient time for any onward travel plans, allowing at least 3 hours after the scheduled return time for connections or activities.
- If downloading an audio guide, remember to bring your headset.
- The tour may operate with our sister company, HAGGiS Adventures.
- The order of the itinerary route is subject to change.
Location
Buchanan Street Bus Station
Killermont Street
This tour will depart from Buchanan Street Bus Station, Glasgow, from stances 23 - 32 (look out for a blue bus). Meet 15 minutes before departure. Your guide will be there to meet you.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(158 Ratings)
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Onair34275449643
Feb 28, 2026
Beautiful places - Nicky was a fantastic guide and showed us beautiful places!
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Sightsee29354023037
Feb 28, 2026
Thank you Nicky!! - That tour in your company was amazing. Thank you for your great advice and historical stories!! Most of all, thank you for your smile and your kindness. It made this tour so meaningful and unforgettable!!
The locations were great and each time accompanied with a little backstory and a great playlist. Every Outlander fan should have the chance to spend a day like this!!
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Nevianam
Feb 28, 2026
Wonderful places and driving - We did the Highland tour with Nicky.
Wonderful place and we were very lucky with both the weather and the guide.
Nicky is really good, competent and very nice.
Highly recommended tour and guide ❤️
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A430zqjessicas
Feb 26, 2026
Great tour of Historical Sites whether or not your a fan of Outlander! - Our driver was Scott and he was a great guide; friendly, knowledgeable, charismatic, and kind! Lots of good history with jokes peppered in. Plenty of time at all the stops and never felt rushed. Scott provided a lot of Scottish history not only pertaining to Outlander, but included history of other historical sites as well (several stories about Mary Queen of Scots, Robert the Bruce, history of the Kelpie statues, Scottish contributions to modern science, etc)
I will say I was pretty disappointed that we didn't get to even SEE Midhope castle...I knew it wouldn't be open to the public, but not even getting to see it to take photographs was a huge bummer. Our time in Culross was AMAZING! Beautiful little village right on the water with lots of history, cobbles, and a cute little cafe (Mercat.) Would definitely recommend the trip, especially with Scott!
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Susannahc2021
Feb 26, 2026
Great for Outlander Lovers! - Scott was great. Blackness Castle and Culross were my favorites. However, I wish they said ahead of time midhope castle was closed, since it was listed on the itinerary. Also, I wish Scott mentioned the castle explorer pass since we went to two eligible locations on the tour (the pass is better than buying separately).
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Gayatris305
Feb 21, 2026
Perfect - Had the best time . Nicky has been a darling. The best tour guide i could ever ask for. I am glad you made my last day here so special. Happy memories.
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Camper64806986956
Feb 21, 2026
Great experience. - Nicky very professional and lovely, very happy.
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Annika
Jan 27, 2026
Outlander Day Trip Close to Glasgow & Edinburgh - For any fans of Outlander, this is a good day trip close to both Glasgow & Edinburgh that gives access to many filming locations. My tour guide, Liz, was very knowledgeable, super bubbly & friendly, and an overall pleasure as a host. The tour was a bit unlucky with the weather, so we unfortunately had to skip Blackness Castle, but that’s the risk with Scottish January weather!
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232yassminec
Jan 10, 2026
Beautiful day doing the outlander tour - We had an amazing day doing the outlander day tour. Our guide, Scott, was very knowledgeable and made sure that we were entertained throughout the day with lots of stories from Scotland’s past. He was also very nice and accommodating and made sure that in every stop, we knew what to look out for, where the bathrooms were, and where we could grab a cuppa. Honestly, not only would I do another tour with this company again, but I would also ask for their staff by name. A good tour guide makes the whole trip! Thank you again and special thank you to Scott.
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975millas
Dec 16, 2025
Outlander tour with Nicky - Nicky was super helpful and chatty! I learnt so much on this tour and enjoyed all the sites. Nicky also supplied me with so many stories and knowledge on the area of Scotland and outlander!
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