Castle Tours from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s most legendary castles, royal palaces and historic fortresses on unforgettable day tours from Edinburgh with Gray Line Scotland.

Scotland is famous for its dramatic castles, many of which have played a crucial role in the country’s royal history, clan rivalries, and legendary battles. From the powerful stronghold of Stirling Castle to the mediaeval fortress of Doune Castle and the historic royal palace of Linlithgow, these landmarks offer a fascinating journey through Scotland’s past.

We are Gray Line Scotland, part of a global sightseeing network founded in 1910, and we’ve been connecting travellers with the best of Scotland for generations. Our experienced driver-guides bring the stories of Scotland’s kings, queens and clans to life while travelling through some of the country’s most beautiful landscapes.

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Rated 4.6★ by thousands of verified travellers, we’re consistently recognised for delivering expertly guided Scottish day tours from Edinburgh with exceptional service and unforgettable experiences.

Featured Castle Tours from Edinburgh

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Loch Lomond, The Highlands, Kelpies, & Stirling Castle Tour

★★★★★ 4.9

Day Trip • From Edinburgh

From 60.00

✔ Free Cancellation

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The Outlander 1 Day Experience Tour

★★★★★ 4.9

Day Trip • From Edinburgh

From 49.00

✔ Free Cancellation

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Outlander Experience from Edinburgh – Midhope Castle Tickets Included

★★★★★ 4.8

Day Trip • From Edinburgh

From 69.00

✔ Free Cancellation

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Outlander Experience with entrance to Midhope & Doune Castle

★★★★★ 4.9

Day Trip • From Edinburgh

From 99.00

✔ Free Cancellation

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Which Castle Tour Is Right for You?

Choosing the right castle tour depends on what you want to experience during your time in Scotland.

Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle Tour: Combine Scotland’s natural beauty with history on a scenic tour to Loch Lomond and the impressive Stirling Castle, one of the country’s most important royal fortresses.

Standard Outlander Tour: Visit famous filming locations, including Falkland, Culross and Linlithgow Palace, while exploring Scotland’s historic landscapes on a classic Outlander day tour from Edinburgh.

Outlander Tour with Midhope Castle Entry: Explore the iconic filming locations from the series, which include access to the grounds of Midhope Castle, known to fans as Jamie Fraser’s home, Lallybroch.

Outlander Tour with Midhope & Doune Castle Entry: Enjoy a deeper Outlander experience with entry to Midhope Castle (Lallybroch) and Doune Castle (Castle Leoch) along with visits to several famous filming locations.

Private Castle Tours

For groups wanting a more personalised experience, Gray Line Scotland also offers private castle tours from Edinburgh.

Private tours allow you to travel with your own driver-guide and tailor the route to include the castles or regions that interest you most.

Possible private tour routes include:

• Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle Tour
• Outlander Castle & Filming Locations Tour

Private tours include:

✔ Private coach transport
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Dedicated driver-guide
✔ Flexible itinerary options

Consistently Rated “Excellent” on Tripadvisor

Thousands of travellers consistently rate our tours as the best in Scotland. Our independently verified rating reflects a sustained high review score over the past 12 months, a true mark of trusted service, expert guidance, and unforgettable experiences.

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 Verified Legendääääär!
Legendär Echt fantastisch. Tour Guide (Herr Brandon) war mega Cool und lustig. Schade, dass Lallybroch Schloss geschlossen war, aber die Reste Tour war echt unterhaltsam und hat wirklich Spaß gemacht. Ich kann nur weiterempfehlen.
  
 
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   amelie d 
 
 
 
 Verified In your to do list trip in Edinburg
Brandon is simple the best guid to do this tour. Interesting, funny he mixed jacobites history and scottish history with the serie. We enjoy the trip!
  
 
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   Rebecca M 
 
 
 
 Verified Fantastic!
The countryside is absolutely gorgeous. It is a full day but we had the most amazing guide and stopped to view the amazing visits and nature.
  
 
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   cmtbmcn 
 
 
 
 Verified Amazing Day
The weather was amazing and Ian’s knowledge and good fun made the trip even better. I would highly recommend booking!
  
 
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   Justin M 
 
 
 
 Verified A tremendous tour and very entertaining guide- go BDog….
Brendan was fantastic. A wealth of knowledge- on Outlander, Scotland and Britains history in general. A very entertaining day for our family!
  
 
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   Merve G 
 
 
 
 Verified Highly recommend!
Brendan (bdawgggg) was an absolutely fantastic driver and host! The whole trip was smooth, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable from start to finish. He kept everyone entertained with his great sense of humor and friendly energy, and you can tell he really cares about giving guests a memorable experience. The highlight had to be him singing on the way back to Edinburgh — it completely lifted the mood and made the journey even more fun and unique. He went out of his way to make sure everyone was comfortable, engaged, and getting the most out of each stop, sharing interesting stories and local insights along the route. It was also amazing to visit so many filming locations from Outlander — a real treat for fans and a great sightseeing experience overall. I’d highly recommend this tour with Brendan to anyone — it felt less like a standard tour and more like a great day out with a brilliant guide.
  
 
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   Kelly A 
 
 
 
 Verified Great Tour!
The actual tour and our driver “B-Dog” were amazing. We thoroughly enjoyed it. The one thing to keep notice is the Expedia website is not up to date. So it took us to the wrong pick up point, as well as, they no longer do hotel pickups even though Expedia website advises they do! Pickup point is Apex Waterloo Place Hotel not the Apex City Hotel!
  
 
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   Gail D 
 
 
 
 Verified Outlander experience
Brendan was absolutely amazing so much knowledge to share we had a blast with him all .The stops we went to were great no many picture moments B dog had so many stories to share and we totally enjoyed every minute x
  
 
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   emna p 
 
 
 
 Verified Perfect
Brendan alias B dog était superbe. Tout était parfait rien à dire. Il nous a expliqué plusieurs choses sur la série et la connnait du bout Des doigts.
  
 
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   Dünya Ö 
 
 
 
 Verified Dagtour Schotse hooglanden en Loch Ness
Brandon, je was geweldig. Je wist zoveel te vertellen op een leuke manier en hebt geweldige humor. Respect hoe je het allemaal onthoud en op een interactieve manier verteld. Ik en mijn moeder hebben ons geen seconde verveeld. Zelfs een prachtig nummer gezongen ter afsluiting. Wij kunnen dit iedereen aanraden!!!
  
 
  
  
 
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Quick Comparison of Castle Tours Experiences

Feature	Standard Outlander Tour	Midhope Castle Entry	Midhope & Doune Entry	Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle Tour
Transport	Luxury Coach	Luxury Coach	Luxury Coach	Luxury Coach
Falkland (Inverness)	✔	✔	✔	Not Included
Culross (Cranesmuir)	✔	✔	✔	Not Included
Linlithgow Palace	✔	✔	✔	Scenic Stop
Midhope Castle Grounds	Not Included	Included	Included	Not Included
Doune Castle Entry	Not Included	Not Included	Included	Not Included
Stirling Castle	Not Included	Not Included	Not Included	Included
Departure	Waterloo Place	Waterloo Place	Waterloo Place	Waterloo Place
Guide	Professional Driver/Guide	Professional Driver/Guide	Professional Driver/Guide	Professional Driver/Guide
Best For	Outlander fans	Lallybroch fans	Castle access	Scenic Highlands & castle

Why Choose a Guided Castle Tour from Edinburgh?

Exploring Scotland’s castles independently can require significant travel planning. A guided tour allows you to experience multiple historic locations comfortably in a single day.

Highlights include:

• Visiting some of Scotland’s most historically important castles
• Travelling through beautiful Highland and Lowland landscapes
• Learning the real stories behind Scotland’s royal history
• Discovering castles used in famous film and TV productions

Why Choose a Castle Tour with Gray Line Scotland

When exploring Scotland’s historic castles, choosing the right tour operator makes a big difference to your experience.

Gray Line Scotland combines global tour expertise with local knowledge to deliver memorable journeys across the country.

What makes our tours different:

✔ Part of the globally recognised Gray Line brand trusted by travellers worldwide
✔ Experienced local driver-guides who bring Scotland’s history to life
✔ Comfortable modern coaches designed for long scenic journeys
✔ Carefully designed itineraries that maximise sightseeing time
✔ Thousands of positive traveller reviews from visitors exploring Scotland with us

Our castle tours allow visitors to experience Scotland’s historic landmarks in comfort while learning the stories behind these legendary sites.

Explore Castle Tour Destinations

Loch Lomond Tour & Stirling Castle Tour: Explore the stunning beauty of Loch Lomond and the Trossachs, one of Scotland’s most scenic national park regions and home to famous landmarks, including Stirling Castle.

Outlander Castle and Filming Location Tours: Visit the famous castles and historic villages used in the Outlander television series, including Doune Castle, Culross, and Midhope Castle.