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Edinburgh Castles Heritage Trail

Four historic castles within easy reach of Edinburgh in one private day.

Edinburgh Castles Heritage Trail — private driver tour

Route

Edinburgh → Edinburgh

Recommended start

09:30

About this tour

A day dedicated to the castles that shaped Scotland's story — Craigmillar, Linlithgow Palace, Blackness on the Forth, and the Outlander-famous Midhope Castle (Lallybroch).

Customise your itinerary

4 of 4 stops selected · 4 included

  1. Craigmillar Castle

    Stop 1 · castle

    Craigmillar Castle

    Included

    One of Scotland's best-preserved medieval castles, once home to Mary Queen of Scots.

    60 min
    Historic Scotland admission applies.
  2. Linlithgow Palace

    Stop 2 · castle

    Linlithgow Palace

    Included

    Birthplace of Mary Queen of Scots — a magnificent royal ruin on Linlithgow Loch.

    75 min
    Historic Scotland admission applies.
  3. Blackness Castle

    Stop 3 · castle

    Blackness Castle

    Included

    The "ship that never sailed" — Fort William in Outlander, on the Firth of Forth.

    45 min
    Historic Scotland admission applies.
  4. Midhope Castle

    Stop 4 · castle

    Midhope Castle

    Included

    Outlander's "Lallybroch" — a 16th-century tower house in the Hopetoun Estate.

    30 min
    Small entry fee on gate (cash) — pay directly at Hopetoun Estate.

All stops on this tour are included by default.

What's included

  • Private driver & vehicle
  • Fuel & parking
  • Free bottled water
  • Flexible timings

Not included

  • Castle admission fees
  • Food & drinks
  • Gratuities

Midhope Castle exterior only; best in daylight.