Mary's Meanders Scottish Tours

28/06/2026

04/06/2026

It was great to return to Neidpath Castle with The Mary Queen of Scots Society. We had a fabulous tour from Stuart, the Tweed Valley Blogger and it was wonderful to see the Batik wall hangings by Monica Hannasch telling Mary's story.
If you are interested in Mary, Queen of Scots I would highly recommend joining the Society. If you are in the UK you can join events across the Country and even if you are overseas, you will receive regular updates and articles on Mary and events around her life.

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04/06/2026

Another fantastic Ancestry tour with the Erskine family. Thank you so much to for opening up especially for us.

01/06/2026

Happy World Outlander Day!

Today we celebrate the stories, landscapes, and history that have inspired millions of people around the world to fall in love with Scotland.

At Mary's Meanders, we know that Outlander is about so much more than Jamie and Claire. It's about standing among ancient stones, wandering through glens, exploring historic villages, and feeling connected to the people and places that shaped Scotland's remarkable past.

Every year we're delighted to welcome guests who first discovered Scotland through the pages of Diana Gabaldon's books or the television series. Many arrive looking for Outlander locations and leave with something even more special—a deeper connection to Scotland itself.

Whether you've visited Scotland already, are planning your first journey, or simply dream of one day walking in Claire's footsteps, we wish you a wonderful World Outlander Day.

Tell us: What was the moment that made you fall in love with Outlander? ❤️

30/05/2026

29/05/2026

What a treat to see these beautiful Outlander costumes close up before they head to London for their preview, ahead of the Bonham's auction in August. The level of detail is breathtaking. I do hope at least some go to places who will display them for others to share, and they don't all end up with private collectors.

19/05/2026

The Frolicking Femme Fans on Day 3 of their 6 day tour. Falkland, Balvaird Castle and Drummond Castle Gardens were just a couple of our stops.

16/05/2026

Another fabulous ancestry tour today, including a visit to the very special St Bride's Church in Douglas. It never ceases to amaze me that this tiny church is home to the tombs of some of the most important players in Scottish history, including Good Sir James (The Black) Douglas. Also hosting the oldest working clock in Scotland, gifted by Mary, Queen of Scots- it always runs 3mins fast in line with the Douglas motto "never behind"

13/05/2026

It’s always a treat to visit Hunterston House aka Rev Wakefield’s & location for many other iconic scenes. The group then visited Glasgow University & finally the “Julia & Henry” steps where we recreated that shot!