Scotland on Screen - Hiking
Country
Scotland
Region
Edinburgh & Glasgow, Highlands
Theme
Limited Edition
7
Days
6
Nights
Accommodation
4* / 5*
Castles, Highlands and cinematic legends brought to life on foot.
This is Scotland through the lens of cinema and television, experienced slowly, on foot. An active journey that blends gentle hikes with powerful storytelling, linking real history with its on-screen reinvention. From Edinburgh’s literary streets to Highland glens made famous by Bond, Potter and Outlander, each day is centred around thematic travel and packed with insight from your guides.
Highlights
- Walk iconic filming locations from Outlander, Harry Potter, James Bond and more
- Expert guiding with daily film clips, stills and historical context
- Edinburgh, the Highlands and Glasgow explored on foot
- Legendary castles, glens and cinematic viewpoints
- Handpicked hotels that balance character, comfort and location
Handpicked Accommodation
Blythswood Square Hotel, Glasgow
A grand former townhouse turned contemporary luxury hotel, complete with spa.
Why we chose it
This five-star property continues to define Glaswegian luxury as the only hotel in the city with AA accreditation.
Isle of Glencoe Hotel, Glencoe
Set directly on the shores of Loch Leven, surrounded by towering peaks, this hotel places you right inside the Highland landscape.
Why we chose it
Waking up in Glencoe means stepping straight into some of Scotland’s most cinematic scenery.
The Roseate, Edinburgh
A pair of elegant Victorian townhouses in Edinburgh’s West End, combining classic architecture with warm interiors and attentive service.
Why we chose it
A calm and stylish base for exploring the capital.
Itinerary
Day 1 – Edinburgh sets the scene
Following your arrival in Edinburgh, we head out on foot through Edinburgh’s Old Town, full of narrow, cobbled streets, whose atmosphere inspired J K Rowling’s Harry Potter world and featured in other films such as Cloud Atlas. We walk sections of the Royal Mile, rich with history and cinematic flavour. After a traditional Scottish pub lunch, we pause outside The Balmoral Hotel before continuing to the National Museum of Scotland, which appeared in Avengers: Infinity War.
Day 2 – The Wallace story in Stirling
Striking out westwards, we reach Stirling – long considered the historic heart of Scotland. We begin at the National Wallace Monument, its tower rising above the landscape as a tribute to Scotland’s national hero. From here, we visit the site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge, where we unpack the real events of 1297 and compare them with their cinematic retelling. After lunch, we explore Stirling Castle, one of Scotland’s grandest fortresses and a key stage in the Wars of Scottish Independence, before returning to Edinburgh come the evening.
Day 3 – Outlander country
We head north today, crossing the Firth of Forth into the Kingdom of Fife. Our first stop is Doune Castle, instantly recognisable as Castle Leoch in Outlander and also familiar from Monty Python and the Holy Grail. From here, we continue to the beautifully preserved village of Culross, which doubled as the fictional village, Cranesmuir. Walking its cobbled streets feels like stepping back centuries. After lunch, we drive deeper into Scotland, pausing in Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park before arriving in Glencoe.
Day 4 – 007 in the Highlands
Today is spectacular, a real visual feast. We begin with a scenic walk and drive through Glencoe and Glen Etive, whose dramatic curves and peaks framed the iconic Skyfall car scene. We stop near Buachaille Etive Mor, one of Scotland’s most recognisable mountains. After lunch, we travel to Glenfinnan, hiking to a viewpoint overlooking the Glenfinnan Viaduct, forever associated with the Hogwarts Express. Have your camera ready in case a train does make its way across!
Day 5 – Two castles
We travel south towards Edinburgh today, beginning at Midhope Castle, known to Outlander fans as Lallybroch. Though roofless and quiet inside, its exterior instantly sparks recognition. After lunch, we visit Blackness Castle, its dramatic ship like form jutting into the Firth of Forth. On screen, it played Fort William, a place of tension and power. By early evening, we arrive in Glasgow.
Day 6 – Glasgow takes centre stage
One of the world’s busiest filming cities, Glasgow has doubled for London, New York and beyond. We explore on foot, visiting locations used in World War Z and admiring the exterior of the University of Glasgow, whose Gothic architecture often steals the scene. After lunch, we visit Glasgow Cathedral and the atmospheric Necropolis, featured in films including The Batman. This evening, we gather in the Merchant City for a farewell dinner.
Day 7 – ... and cut!
After breakfast, the tour comes to an end. Depart by train from Glasgow or fly from Glasgow or Edinburgh airports.
Itinerary Designer
Walking these locations reveals why the camera keeps coming back!
Harvey
Featured Experience
Hiking to the Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint
The walk to the Glenfinnan Viaduct viewpoint is pure cinema. With the mountains and a shimmering loch (if its sunny!) you couldn’t picture a more Scottish scene.