La Scozia di Outlander

Accommodation.

Arrival at Edinburgh or Glasgow airport, collection of the hire car and a short drive to the centre of Edinburgh. From your very first stroll you sense the unique charm of this city: cobbled streets, historic buildings and an atmosphere suspended between past and present.

The day is devoted to discovering the most iconic sights of the Scottish capital. You begin with Edinburgh Castle, one of the most spectacular fortresses in Europe, where you can admire the Scottish crown jewels and the famous witches' well. Descending the Royal Mile you come to St Giles' Cathedral and the Mercat Cross, the ancient site of royal proclamations, also seen in the series as the backdrop to key events.

You continue to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King's official residence in Scotland, where the series stages politically charged scenes between Claire, Jamie and the representatives of the Crown. The view from the abbey gardens is spectacular. At sunset, a trip up Calton Hill offers a perfect panorama of the city, while the evening can end with dinner in one of the historic pubs in the centre, such as The World's End. Overnight in Edinburgh.

A full day among the locations most loved by fans. You begin with Glencorse Old Kirk, the charming little country church where the series celebrates the wedding of Jamie and Claire. You continue to Hopetoun House, one of the finest stately homes in Scotland, used to represent the Duke of Sandringham's house and other interiors in the series.

A few minutes away lies Midhope Castle, better known as Lallybroch: the family home of Jamie Fraser. Although it can only be viewed from the outside, this building is an unmissable stop for anyone who has loved Outlander.

Next comes a visit to Blackness Castle, known as "the ship that never sailed", which appears in the series as Fort William. Its towers and sheer walls above the Firth of Forth create a dramatic atmosphere. You then reach Linlithgow Palace, a ruined royal residence and the place where Jamie is imprisoned in the series.

The day ends at Culross, a charming seventeenth-century village used as the set for Cranesmuir, home to Geillis Duncan and her husband. The cobbled streets, the palace with its herb garden and the old-world atmosphere make it one of the most evocative stops. Return to Edinburgh for the overnight stay.

Leaving the capital, you set off northwards. First stop: Perth, a historic town on the banks of the River Tay. Here you will find Scone Palace, the ancient coronation site of the kings of Scotland. Next you arrive at Falkland, used in the series as 1940s Inverness. Walking through the square you will immediately recognise the Bruce Fountain, where Claire watches a mysterious bagpiper. Visit to Falkland Palace, with its gardens and its historic tennis court.

Continuing on, you reach Newtonmore for a lunch break and a visit to the Highland Folk Museum, an open-air museum where numerous scenes set in the 18th century were filmed. Arrival in Aviemore in the afternoon and overnight stay.

Morning devoted to the nature and the atmosphere of the series. In the woods around Aviemore lies Tulloch Ghru, where Claire marches alongside the Highlanders on her first journey through time. The landscape is unspoilt and powerful.

You continue to the battlefield of Culloden, a key place in Scottish history and a pivotal turning point in the Outlander story. Visit to the visitor centre and the clan graves. A short distance away are the mysterious Clava Cairns, circles of burial stones that inspired the legendary Craigh na Dun.

Arrival in Inverness, capital of the Highlands, for a walk along the River Ness and a relaxing evening. Overnight stay.

Day excursion in the surroundings of Inverness. At Strathpeffer you will find one of the locations of Castle Leoch, seat of the MacKenzie clan. Continuing towards Beauly, you visit the medieval Priory, a favourite of Claire's in the book saga, and the Lovat Arms Hotel, linked to the Fraser family. Return to Inverness for the overnight stay.

The exploration of the famous Loch Ness begins, amid legends and nature. Visit to Urquhart Castle, overlooking the waters of the loch and one of the most scenic in Scotland. You continue towards Fort William, at the foot of Ben Nevis, with the chance to ride the Jacobite steam train, made famous by Harry Potter but also steeped in the Scottish atmosphere of the series. Overnight stay in the area.

Departure for Glen Coe, one of the most spectacular valleys in the country, seen in the first episode of the series and the scene of the Massacre of the MacDonald clan. You continue to Doune Castle, used to represent Castle Leoch.

After a break on the shores of Loch Lomond, you arrive in Glasgow. Visit to the Cathedral, used as the Hôpital des Anges in the second season, and to George Square, where Frank asks Claire to marry him. Overnight stay in the city.

Check-in at the airport in good time to return the hire car and return flight to the city of departure. Arrival. End of the trip and of our services.