Andrea Middleton, owner of Mini Kilt Tours, is quite familiar with Scotland and set locations from Outlander. She took time to answer a few questions from Timeless Sass3nach Journeys regarding her tour company and affiliation with the TV show.
10 Ways to Combat Droughtlander
Season 3 of Outlander has reached its hopeful finale and we have been plunged in to droughtlander and have to wait months before Season 4 comes to our screens. So what can we do while we await the next season?
Here are 10 ways to combat droughtlander:
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Re-watch TV Outlander Series Seasons 1, 2 and 3 on Starz or Amazon Prime
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Test your knowledge by taking an Outlander Themed Quiz
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Read “Drums of Autumn” in preparation for Season 3 release next year
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Join Outlander groups on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram etc. and join in the chat with fellow fans
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Check social media for Outlander Events/Gatherings taking place and go. Or organise your own!
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Host an Outlander Themed Party
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Book yourself on an Outlander Themed Tour
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Visit locations used to make the TV series and also places mentioned in books by either going on an organised tour or using eBooks to guide you to the locations on your own adventure.
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Find out where filming is taking place and just happen by….
Outlander Tour 7-Day 18-24 July 2018
This Outlander Tour from Edinburgh includes all admissions, accommodation, transport and local tour guide/Outlander fan/Outlander extra, £1,400 per person.
Itinerary of 7-Day Outlander Tour
July 18 – Departing from Edinburgh visit
- Prestonpans Battlesite
- Craigmillar Castle (Season 3 location)
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
- Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Overnight Edinburgh
July 19 – Head north of Edinburgh visit Outlander locations in Fife:
- Aberdour Castle
- Dysart harbour
- Falkland
- Culross
Overnight Edinburgh
July 20 – Travel northwards today as we explore:
- Hopetoun House
- Midhope Castle
- Linlithgow Palace
- Blackness Castle
- Doune Castle
Overnight Dunblane
July 21 – Northwards to Inverness visiting:
- Tullibardine Church
- Tibbermore Church
- Craig na Dun
- Museum of Highland Life, Newtonmore
Overnight Inverness
July 22– Spend today exploring the Inverness area:
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden Battlefield
- Beauly Priory
- Wardlaw Mausoleum
Overnight Inverness
July 23 – Travel west through the Great Glen:
- Urquhart Castle
- Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus – highland dress and weaponry presentation
- Glenfinnan Monument
Overnight Fort William
July 24 – Head south to Glasgow:
- Glencoe
- Pollock Park
- Glasgow Cathedral
- George Square
Return to Edinburgh
What’s Included:
- All entrances
- Transportation
- Tour guide/Outlander fan/Outlander extra
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dunblane, 2 nights in Inverness, 1 night in Fort William
What’s NOT included:
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
Price £1,400.00. Secure your seat with a deposit of £300
Outlander Tour 16-22 September 2018
This Outlander Tour from Edinburgh includes all admissions, accommodation, transport and local tour guide/Outlander fan/Outlander extra, £1,400 per person.
Itinerary of 7-Day Outlander Tour:
September 16 – From Edinburgh you visit:
- Prestonpans Battlesite
- Craigmillar Castle (Season 3 location)
- Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh
- Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Overnight Edinburgh
September 17 – Head north of Edinburgh visit Outlander locations in Fife:
- Aberdour Castle
- Dysart harbour
- Balgonie Castle
- Falkland
- Culross
Overnight Edinburgh
September 18 – Travel northwards today as we explore:
- Hopetoun House
- Midhope Castle
- Linlithgow Palace
- Blackness Castle
- Doune Castle
Overnight Dunblane
September 19 – Northwards to Inverness visiting:
- Tullibardine Church
- Tibbermore Church
- Craig na Dun
- Museum of Highland Life, Newtonmore
Overnight Inverness
September 22– Spend today exploring the Inverness area:
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden Battlefield
- Beauly Priory
- Wardlaw Mausoleum
Overnight Inverness
September 21 – Travel west through the Great Glen:
- Urquhart Castle
- Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus – highland dress and weaponry presentation
- Glenfinnan Monument
Overnight Fort William
September 22 – Head south to Glasgow:
- Glencoe
- Pollock Park
- Glasgow Cathedral
- George Square
Return to Edinburgh
What’s Included:
- All entrances
- Transportation
- Tour guide/Outlander fan/Outlander extra
- Accommodation: 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dunblane, 2 nights in Inverness, 1 night in Fort William
What’s NOT included:
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
Price £1,400.00. Secure your seat with a deposit of £300
Special 7-Day Outlander Tour 10-16 April 2018
This Special Outlander tour departing from Edinburgh includes all accommodation, all entrances, transport, local tour guide/Outlander fan and…be at Culloden for the anniversary commemoration
Itinerary of 7-Day Outlander Tour:
April 10 – Departing from Edinburgh visit:
- Prestonpans battlesite
- Craigmillar Castle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile
Overnight Edinburgh
April 11 – Head north of Edinburgh to Outlander locations in Fife:
- Aberdour Castle
- Dysart harbour
- Balgonie Castle
- Falkland
- Culross
Overnight Edinburgh.
April 12 – As we travel northwards today we explore:
- Hopetoun House
- Midhope Castle
- Linlithgow Palace
- Blackness Castle
- Doune Castle
April 13 – Northwards to Inverness visiting:
- Tullibardine Church
- Tibbermore Church
- Craig na Dun
- Museum of Highland Life, Newtonmore
Overnight Inverness
April 14 – Spend today exploring Inverness area:
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden you will be a part of the commemorations of the anniversary of the battle
- Beauly Priory
- Wardlaw Mausoleum
Overnight Inverness
April 15 – Travel westwards through the Great Glen:
- Urquhart Castle
- Loch Ness
- Fort Augustus – highland dress and weaponry presentation
- Glenfinnan Monument
Overnight Fort William
April 16 – Head south to Glasgow:
- Glencoe
- Pollock Park
- Glasgow Cathedral
- George Square
Return to Edinburgh
What’s Included:
- Transportation with guide
- 2 nights in Edinburgh, 1 night in Dunblane, 2 nights in Inverness, 1 night in Fort William
- All entrances
What’s NOT included:
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
Price £1,400.00. Secure your seat with a deposit of £300
Outlander tour 11-18 April
Join me On the Trail of Outlander for an extra-special Outlander tour in April 2017 and be at Culloden for the anniversary commemoration.
Price: £1,400.00
The Full Itinerary:
April 11 – Head east of Edinburgh to Preston Mill which became Lallybroch’s Mill. Travel on to Prestonpans. In Edinburgh visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse before an Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile.
Overnight Edinburgh
April 12 – Today you cross the River Forth to explore Fife’s Outlander locations. Aberdour Castle that stood in for Abbey St Anne de Beaupre; Dysart harbour, used as Le Havre port; Balgonie Castle that became MacRannoch’s place; Falkland that became 1943 Inverness; and Culross aka Cranesmuir.
Overnight Edinburgh.
April 13 – Travelling north today explore Hopetoun House, Lallybroch, Linlithgow Palace; Blackness Castle aka Fort William; a local railway station used in Season 1 and Callendar House. Lastly we stop at Doune Castle or should I say Castle Leoch.
April 14 – Heading north stop at Tullibardine Church, Tibbermore Church and Drummond Castle Gardens. Then go off the beaten track in search of Craig na Dun soaking in the beautiful Highland scenery. Travel deeper into the Highlands as you carry on north stopping at Newtonmore to visit the Museum of Highland Life where various scenes from Season 1 were filmed.
Overnight Inverness
April 15 – Today we explore around Inverness, first stop is Culloden. Walk out on to the battlefield and be a part of the commemorations of the anniversary of the battle. Then on to the prehistoric Clava Cairns, one of the stones here has a cleft in it. Passing Culloden House we head in to clan Mackenzie and Fraser country. Visit a local distillery, Beauly Priory and Wardlaw Mausoleum.
Overnight Inverness
April 16 – Travelling through the Great Glen we see Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle; learn about Highland dress and weaponry before visiting Glenfinnan, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in Scotland to start the ’45 Jacobite rising.
Overnight Fort William
April 17 – Head south to Glasgow. Travel through Glencoe. When in Glasgow we stop to visit Pollock Park where various scenes were filmed; Glasgow Cathedral where filming took place for Season 2, Lastly stop at George Square to see the doorway Claire and Frank run in to to get married.
Return to Edinburgh
End of Tour
What’s Included:
- Transportation with guide
- Minimum 3 star bed and breakfast accommodation
- All entrances mentioned
What’s NOT included:
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
Price £1,400.00. Secure your seat with a deposit of £300
Outlander Tour 18-24 July
This 7-Day/6 night Outlander tour takes you throughout Scotland visiting locations used in filming the hit TV series.
Price £1,400
The Full Itinerary:
July 18 – Head east of Edinburgh to Preston Mill which became Lallybroch’s Mill. Travel on to Prestonpans. Next go to Glencourse Kirk (if permission is granted) before returning to Edinburgh. In Edinburgh visit the Palace of Holyroodhouse before an Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile.
Overnight Edinburgh
July 19- Today you cross the River Forth to explore Fife’s Outlander locations. Aberdour Castle that stood in for Abbey St Anne de Beaupre; Dysart harbour, used as Le Havre port; Balgonie Castle that became MacRannoch’s place; Falkland that became 1943 Inverness; and Culross aka Cranesmuir.
Overnight Edinburgh.
July 20- Travelling north today explore Linlithgow Palace; Blackness Castle; a local railway station used in Season 1 and Callendar House. Lastly we stop at Doune Castle or should I say Castle Leoch.
Overnight Dunblane
July 21- Heading north stop at Tullibardine Church, Tibbermore Church and Drummond Castle Gardens. Then go off the beaten track in search of Craig na Dun soaking in the beautiful Highland scenery. Travel deeper into the Highlands as you carry on north stopping at Newtonmore to visit the Museum of Highland Life where various scenes from Season 1 were filmed.
July 22- Today we explore around Inverness, first stop is Culloden. Walk out on to the battlefield and be a part of the commemorations of the anniversary of the battle. Then on to the prehistoric Clava Cairns, one of the stones here has a cleft in it. Passing Culloden House we head in to clan Mackenzie and Fraser country. Stop to see Castle Leod, visit a local distillery, Beauly Priory and Wardlaw Mausoleum.
Overnight Inverness
July 23- Travelling through the Great Glen we see Loch Ness and stop at Urquhart Castle; learn about Highland dress and weaponry before visiting Glenfinnan, where Bonnie Prince Charlie raised his standard in Scotland to start the ’45 Jacobite rising.
Overnight Fort William
July 24- Head south to Glasgow. Travel through Glencoe and walk in the magical Finnich Glen. Then in to Glasgow. Here we stop to visit Pollock Park where various scenes were filmed; Glasgow Cathedral where filming took place for Season 2, Lastly stop at George Square to see the doorway Claire and Frank run in to to get married.
Return to Edinburgh
End of Tour
What’s Included:
- Transportation with guide
- Minimum 3 star bed and breakfast accommodation
- All entrances mentioned
What’s NOT included:
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
Price £1,400.00 Secure your seat with a deposit
Outlander Tour 24-30 September
This 7-Day/6 night Outlander Tour takes you throughout Scotland visiting locations used in filming the hit TV series.
Price £1,400
The Full Itinerary:
Sept 24 – From Edinburgh visit:
- Preston Mill
- Prestonpans battlesite
- Craigmillar Castle
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
- Outlander walking tour of Royal Mile
Overnight Edinburgh
Sept 25– Fife’s Outlander locations:
- Aberdour Castle
- Dysart harbour
- Balgonie Castle
- Falkland
- Culross
Overnight Edinburgh.
Sept 26– Travelling north we explore
- Midhope Castle
- Hopetoun House
- Linlithgow Palace
- Blackness Castle
- Doune Castle
Overnight Dunblane
Sept 27– Heading north to Inverness:
- Tullibardine Church
- Tibbermore Church
- Craig na Dun
- Museum of Highland Life, Newtonmore
Overnight Inverness
Sept 28– Today we explore around Inverness:
- Clava Cairns
- Culloden
- Beauly Priory
- Wardlaw Mausoleum
Overnight Inverness
Sept 29– Travelling through the Great Glen:
- Loch Ness
- Urquhart Castle
- Fort Augustus -Highland dress and weaponry
- Glenfinnan Monument
Overnight Fort William
Sept 30– Head south to Glasgow:
- Glencoe
- Pollock Park
- Glasgow Cathedral
- George Square
Return to Edinburgh
End of Tour
Included:
- Transportation with guide
- Accommodation: 2 nights Edinburgh, 1 night Dunblane, 2 nights Inverness, 1 night Fort William
- All entrances mentioned
Excluded:
- All lunches and dinners
- Gratuities
Price £1,400.00 Secure your seat with a deposit
Outlander Royal Mile Walking Tour
This Outlander Royal Mile Walking Tour allows you to not only tour with an Outlander fan, but also to get insider information from someone who has been an extra in the Outlander TV Series about how Outlander is filmed.
Go behind the scenes and discover the real set for the Outlander novels Dragonfly in Amber and Voyager as we walk up the Royal Mile in the footsteps of the Edinburgh that was known to Jamie and Claire from Diana Gabaldon’s book series and hit TV Series. Also discover the Royal Mile when it was occupied in 1745 by the Jacobites.
Starting: Holyrood Palace Mews courtyard
Duration: 2.5 hours
Highlights:
- Holyrood Palace
- Canongate Kirk
- Bakehouse Close
- World’s End Pub
- Site of Edinburgh’s Tolbooth
The tour will end in Lawnmarket, Royal Mile
Price £115
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