Tour 6 - St Andrews, Outlander & the Fishing Villages of Fife
Times
Prices & Booking Terms
*Students, over 60s & children 5-17
Included
- A fully guided tour from one of our 5-star reviewed driver/ guides
- Transport in a luxury Mercedes Wee Red Bus
- Free cancellation/rebooking up to 24 hours before departure
- Luggage allowance of up to 15 kg (33 lbs)
Not Included
- Entry fees to attractions
- Meals and refreshments
Tour Highlights
- Forth Rail Bridge
- Culross (Cranesmuir in Outlander)
- Falkland (Inverness in Outlander)
- St Andrews Castle and Cathedral
- The Old Course
- St Andrews beaches
- Fishing villages and harbours
Dates
2026 Season
23 July 2026 to 3 January 2027
2027 Season
1 March 2027 to 2 January 2028
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Itinerary
Travelling to the ancient Kingdom of Fife this relaxing day trip has a little bit of everything – two classic Outlander filming locations, countryside, two palaces, a castle and the beautiful Fife coast. The tour explores many royal connections and includes the historic golfing mecca and seaside town of St Andrews.
Our first stop of the day is the Royal Burgh of Culross, or Cranesmuir, fictional home of Geillis Duncan and her husband Arthur, the procurator fiscal. In Season One, Claire and Geillis are marched through the streets of Cranesmuir when suspected of witchcraft. The dramatic scene featuring a wee boy with his ear pinned to a post after being caught stealing was filmed here at the Mercat Cross. A Heart of Scotland Tours ‘walk and talk’ through the 16th century cobbled streets with views of Culross Palace and Geillis’s herb garden is a lovely way to start the day!
'This day trip has a little bit of everything including two classic Outlander filming locations'
Culross (Cranesmuir in Outlander)
The picturesque village of Falkland features as 1940s Inverness in Outlander and is where Claire and Frank spend their second honeymoon in Mrs Baird’s guesthouse (Jamie’s ghost also mysteriously appears in the rain beside the Bruce Fountain in Season One). Scotland’s first conservation village is perhaps best-known as the location of Falkland Palace, the finest example of Renaissance architecture in the UK. The palace was used as a hunting lodge by Stuart monarchs and was a favourite place of Mary, Queen of Scots.
Bruce Fountain, Falkland (Inverness in Outlander)
We continue around the Lomond Hills whose prominent peaks dominate the skyline of Fife. We arrive in St Andrews at lunchtime and after a short familiarisation tour you will have a minimum of two-and-a-half hours to explore this compact historic town. St Andrews is internationally renowned as the ‘Home of Golf’ and you will have plenty of time to see the famous Old Course – a place of pilgrimage for golfers of all abilities.
St Andrews was one of the most important religious sites in medieval Europe and the ruins of the massive Cathedral are only 5 mins walk from the Castle, perched on cliffs above the North Sea.
These two historic buildings played key roles during the Scottish Reformation. There are three beaches in St Andrews – the opening scenes of Chariots of Fire were filmed on the West Sands.
The Old Course
St Andrews Castle
The oldest University in Scotland (established 1411) is located here and its architectural legacy can be seen all over town. Prince William, Prince of Wales, studied and met his wife Kate Middleton here (they are known as the Duke and Duchess of Rothesay in Scotland). Mary, Queen of Scots was educated here and was probably one of the first women in the world to play golf.
'A minimum of 2.5 hours in St Andrews to explore this historic and picturesque town'
Anstruther harbour
Our route home takes us via the charming fishing villages of the East Neuk. We stop at Anstruther and admire its 16th century harbour, one of the most photographed in Scotland.
Once at the heart of Scotland’s 19th century herring industry, Anstruther is now a popular weekend retreat with a very pleasant mixture of boats, historic streets and visitors strolling around the harbour enjoying the famous fish and chips.
Our final stop is only a few minutes outside Edinburgh for photos of the Forth Bridge (UNESCO World Heritage Site) at South Queensferry. There has been a crossing here since the 11th century when Queen Margaret established a ferry service to transport pilgrims from Edinburgh to Dunfermline Abbey and St Andrews.
Forth Bridge
Upon opening in 1890 the rail bridge was the largest steel structure in the world and is one of the major engineering achievements of the Victorian age. In 2017, a third bridge, the Queensferry Crossing, was build alongside the existing Forth Road Bridge which was opened in 1964 by the late Queen Elizabeth II.
Claire and Jamie (Outlander Tour)
Outlander filming locations
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What our travellers say
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Scotland galore
Last week, my partner and I took Heart of Scotland’s Tour 6 (East Neuk of Fife)…
Read moreFabulous day
Tour guide Debbie gave us a private tour in a 7-passenger van to St Andrews and Fife area…
Read moreA memorable private day trip
My husband and I booked a private one day tour to the Kingdom of Fife, including a stop at St Andrews and some cute coastal towns, which included pick up…
Read moreFabulous visit to St Andrews and Scottish villages
Our tour guide/driver was excellent. Besides being a safe driver, Keith gave us just the right amount of information…
Read moreScotland galore
Last week, my partner and I took Heart of Scotland’s Tour 6 (East Neuk of Fife). What set this experience apart from tours we’ve taken with other operators in the past was the breathtaking beauty of Scotland, combined with the professionalism and friendliness of our guide, Keith. I wholeheartedly recommend booking your Scottish excursions with this operator. As for us... we’re already missing this magnificent region and are already planning to return!
Fabulous day
Tour guide Debbie gave us a private tour in a 7-passenger van to St Andrews and Fife area. She was very knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this company and tour guide.
A memorable private day trip
My husband and I booked a private one day tour to the Kingdom of Fife, including a stop at St Andrews and some cute coastal towns, which included pick up and drop off at our hotel in Edinburgh. We couldn’t have been more pleased with our Scottish guide, Kevin, and his knowledge, friendliness, professionalism and patience will never be forgotten. It truly was a memorable day for our first time in Scotland.
Fabulous visit to St Andrews and Scottish villages
Our tour guide/driver was excellent. Besides being a safe driver, Keith gave us just the right amount of information. The itinerary was interesting and diverse. We had lots of opportunities to explore off of the bus. We shared the bus with 6 other people, so it almost felt like a private tour. I would highly recommend this company and this itinerary. We enjoyed it immensely.