Edinburgh and Scotland Tours
CUSTOM MADE TOURS BY A KNOWLEDGEABLE GUIDE
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About me
EXPERIENCED DRIVER GUIDE
Hello, my name is Stephen. I am an experienced tour/driver guide. I have many years in the tour industry and specialise in bespoke tours. Half day tours, full day tours or multi day tours are all catered for professionally and to suit your individual requirements.
TRAVEL IN COMFORT
All tours are conducted in my luxury 8 seater
Volkswagen Transporter. It is capable of
seating 8 passengers plus the driver comfortably.
Lots of luggage space for large suitcases and golf clubs. Fully air conditioned, with stylish upholstery and tinted glass
TAILOR MADE TOURS ARE MY SPECIALITY
From initial contact to culmination of the tour, I will provide a bespoke, professional service that lives up to your expectations. Planning and communication is very important. I always respond quickly to any questions or queries you may have and like to create a vision of what the actual tour will be like. My vast experience of touring Scotland gives me an advantage when it comes to designing your tour.
Edinburgh Half Day Tour
£175.00
A private guided tour of the magnificent, ancient old and new towns of Edinburgh. Taking in views from Arthurs Seat, Edinburgh Castle, Forth Bridges, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace, St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Dean Village, Diagon Alley. If you wish to see something not on the list, just let me know.
Edinburgh Full Day Tour
£375.00
This is the ideal private tour of Edinburgh lasting 8 hours. The tour will include all of the main sights and historical attractions of Edinburgh including: Edinburgh Castle, Palace of Holyrood House,
Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket
Greyfriars Kirkyard, Harry Potter "hotspots", Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill
Leith, New Town, Dean Village.
When you book with me, let me know if you wish to tour inside any of the major attractions and I can build this into your itinerary for the day. Throughout your tour, I will provide you with a running commentary and will be happy to answer any questions that you may have. Entry to attractions is not included in the tour cost.
This really is the ideal private VIP tour for small groups who have a whole day to soak up this wonderful beautiful medieval city.
Edinburgh & St. Andrews day tour
£385.00
This tour lasts 8-9 hours and will include historical attractions of Edinburgh and St Andrews. We will begin with a tour of Edinburgh's old and new town, before heading north through the beautiful countryside of Fife to St Andrews where golfers will be able to get their picture taken on the Swilcan Bridge and walk around the "Home of Golf." Afterwards, passengers can soak up the medieval history of the Cathedral and the Castle. It is also a university town with buildings that date back to the 13th century and is where Prince William met Kate Middleton. Cost of entry to any attractions is not included in the cost of this tour.
Edinburgh & Stirling Castle Tour
£375.00
This tour lasts approximately 9 hours and we will start our tour in Edinburgh.. We will make numerous stops, including Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Mile, Arthur's Seat, Calton Hill, the Grassmarket and the new town
From here we will drive to Stirling Castle, the site of many sieges by both the Scots and the English during the Scottish Wars of Independence. We will take you on a short guided tour inside the Castle. Afterwards, you will be free to explore the magnificence of the various parts of the Castle in your own time. Cost of entry to Stirling Castle is not included in the tour price.
Tour of the Scottish Borders
£375.00
This tour lasts up to 9 hours. We will head south of Edinburgh, stopping first at the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel (as featured in the Da Vinci Codes). From here we will then make our way down to Abbotsford House, home of Sir Walter Scott. What began as a humble farmhouse was eventually converted into a stunning Scottish Baronial mansion. Apart from the architecture, equally fascinating are the vast eclectic collections belonging to Scott.
After completing our visit to Abbotsford, we will make our way to Melrose. It is also famed for being the final resting place of the heart of Robert the Bruce at Melrose Abbey. Depending on energy levels visitors will be able to tour around the grounds of the Abbey and/or take advantage of the free time to indulge in a little retail therapy in Melrose itself before returning to Edinburgh.
Essential Outlander Tour
£385.00
This tour lasts approximatey 9 hours and visits the most iconic of the locations that appear in the blockbuster Outlander series including: Lallybroch, Fort William, Wentworth Prison, Castle Leoch
Cranesmuir and Inverness. Imagine yourself being transported back to the 1740s, follow in the footsteps of Claire and Jamie. Before heading back to Edinburgh, if time permits, we will make a brief stop at the picturesque port which doubled as the French port of Le Havre and the Monastery, St Anne de Baupre where Claire tended Jamie after his torture by Randall. Cost of entry to attractions is not included in the cost of the tour.
malt whisky tours with a qualified scotch whisky ambassador
SCOTCH WHISKY AMBASSADOR
SCOTCH WHISKY AMBASSADOR
SCOTCH WHISKY AMBASSADOR
Certified with 3 years experience of Whisky Tours. Explore the famous Speyside Malt Whisky Trail or head up to the Highlands and Islands to suit your requirements.
MACALLAN DISTILLERY
SCOTCH WHISKY AMBASSADOR
SCOTCH WHISKY AMBASSADOR
Visit Macallan's new £140 million distillery. Breathtaking architecture and stunning location. See the incredible whisky wall when you enter. Part of the Malt Whisky Trail.
GLENLIVET DISTILLERY
SCOTCH WHISKY AMBASSADOR
GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY
Visit this stunning distillery dating back to 1824 and in the heart of the Queen's Glenlivet estate. Come and sample one of the best selling whiskies in the world. Part of the Malt Whisky Trail.
GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY
GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY
GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY
Glenfiddich is set in a tranquil town called Dufftown and is one of the best selling Scotch Whiskies in the world. Part of the Malt Whisky Trail it can be visited along with Macallan and Glenlivet on the same day.
TALISKER DISTILLERY
GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY
TALISKER DISTILLERY
Talisker is set in a stunning location on the Isle of Skye. Set in a bay in a small village called Carbost, it has to be one of the most picturesque distillieries in Scotland. This would probably be part of a multi day tour due to the location as its a 5 hour drive from Edinburgh or Glasgow.
OBAN DISTILLERY
GLENFIDDICH DISTILLERY
TALISKER DISTILLERY
Oban is a stunning location for this fantastic distillery. Set in the heart of Argyle it is one of my favourite in Scotland. There is also a ferry port nearby if you fancy a trip to Tobermory on the Island of Mull, where they have a fantastic distillery.