Visit the Kelpies

Departing Glasgow, we will travel towards The Helix in Falkirk, the home of the Kelpies. The Kelpies are named Duke and Baron, and these two incredible structures are the largest horse sculptures in the world. Made of steel, they represent a fascinating creature of Scottish folklore.

Discover the Outlander filming location, Culross

From The Kelpies, we travel north. We soon arrive at the Royal Burgh of Culross, a fantastic example of a 17th century village, situated on the coast of Fife on the northern side of the Forth River. Fans of Outlander will recognise this picturesque village as the Mercat Cross features as the shows Cranesmuir Village.

Explore St Andrews

We arrive in the stunning medieval town of St Andrews in time for lunch and refreshments. Here you can enjoy a walk around the historic town. St Andrews is steeped in history; it is home to oldest university in Scotland, a famous cathedral, golf course, is where Prince William met Kate, and is named after Scotland’s Patron Saint. Enjoy approximately two hours of free time to explore the wonderful cobbled streets in the centre.

Follow Scottish Royalty at Falkland

Falkland is a charming village in Fife, and our next stop on the tour. Known for it’s rich history, picturesque streets, and connections to Scottish royalty. The towns’ renaissance palace was once a favourite retreat for the Stuart Kings and Queens. Fans of Outlander might also recognise the streets of Falkland as 1940s Inverness in the show.

On our return journey back to Glasgow, we will take a photo stop at an engineering masterpiece. Spanning 3 centuries of Scottish industry and innovation, the 3 bridges across the Forth; the Queensferry Crossing, the Forth Road Bridge, and the Forth Rail Bridge, are a spectacular sight. From here, it is only a short while before we return to Glasgow and our 1-day tour comes to an end.