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Brazilian-born and living in the UK for over 20 years with an amazing few years in the Scottish Highlands, I am a local tourist guide offering bespoke and pre-set itineraries in Scotland, especially across the Highland region: Northern Highlands, Moray, Speyside, Aberdeenshire and Perthshire. After 17 years of living in London, I moved to the stunning Scottish Highlands region in February 2020. With my partner, I created our private tour company based in the Moray Speyside area (aka The Malt Whisky Country), where I live, located an hour from Inverness.

In 2025, after 18 months of studying and training, I completed the prestigious Blue Badge Tour Guide qualification by the STGA (Scottish Tourist Guides Association) to be fully qualified and certified as a Tour Guide in Scotland. Additionally,  I am certified by HOST Guides- Highlands of Scotland Tour Guides 
I also hold a Certificate in Scotch Whisky from the Edinburgh Whisky Academy. 

I am a qualified driver-guide, fully insured and licensed (person and vehicle), and I host tours in English and Portuguese.

I look forward to hearing your ideas about touring our beautiful region. Please do not hesitate to contact me to discuss your requirements.

PS: In some castles/monuments, I cannot guide you in some areas within the historical monuments, even though I am a qualified STGA Blue Badge tour guide. However, I will explain beforehand, and almost all sites have interpretation panels and multilingual audio guides to help you during your visit.


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Nascida no Brasil e morando no Reino Unido há mais de 20 anos, com alguns anos incríveis nas Terras Altas da Escócia, sou guia turística local e ofereço roteiros personalizados e pré-definidos na Escócia, especialmente na região das Terras Altas do Norte: Northern Highlands, Moray Speyside, Aberdeenshire e Perthshire. Após 17 anos morando em Londres, mudei-me para a deslumbrante região das Terras Altas da Escócia em fevereiro de 2020. Com meu parceiro, criei nossa empresa de turismo particular com sede na região de Moray Speyside (também conhecida como The Malt Whisky Country), onde moro, a uma hora de Inverness.

Em 2025, após 18 meses de estudo e treinamento, concluí a prestigiosa qualificação de Guia Turístico Blue Badge pela STGA (Scottish Tourist Guides Association), para ser totalmente qualificada e certificada como Guia Turistica na Escócia. Além disso, sou certificada pela HOST Guide - Associação de Guia de Turismo das Terras Altas da Escócia.
Também possuo um Certificado em Uísque Escocês pela Edinburgh Whisky Academy.

Sou uma motorista-guia qualificada, totalmente segurada e licenciada (pessoa e veículo), e ofereço passeios em inglês e português.

Aguardo ansiosamente suas ideias sobre passeios em nossa bela região e não hesite em entrar em contato comigo para discutir suas necessidades.

PS: Em alguns castelos/ monumentos, não poderei guiá-los em algumas áreas dentro dos monumentos históricos, mesmo sendo guia turístico licenciado Blue Badge - STGA. No entanto, explicarei de antemão e quase todos os sites possuem painéis de interpretação e guias de áudio multilíngues que ajudam você durante sua visita.



Qualifications/Qualificações: 
STGA Blue Badge Tour Guide  (2023-2025)
Accredited  Highlands of Scotland Tour Guide by HOST Guides (2023)
Certificate in Scotch Whisky (SVQ) - Edinburgh Whisky Academy
Degree in Tourism Management
MSc in Air Transport Planning and Management

The Moray Speyside is an extraordinary region in The Highlands. It is located east of Inverness in the Highlands around the River Spey, Moray Firth to the north, and the Cairngorms National Park to the south. With the driest and warmest weather in Scotland, the region is an ideal place to be visited all year around not only for the whisky distilleries based in Moray Speyside but for its wildlife, food, drinks, beaches, perfect dark skies for stargazing, outdoor activities, historic buildings, castles, walking, fishing and golfing. The region is the home of the Single Malt Whisky, the place where the luxury cashmere is made, on its land are the ruins of a 13th-century cathedral known as the "Lantern of the North" and castles that were homes of the most influential clans in the region. River Spey is one of the most important rivers in Scotland for salmon.

Moray Speyside - Cathedral, Cashmere, Castle and Whisky

A Speyside whisky tour is a fantastic way to explore one of the most famous whisky regions in Scotland. Speyside is home to the highest concentration of whisky distilleries in Scotland, known for producing some of the world's finest single malt whiskies.
During a Speyside whisky tour, you can expect to visit several distilleries, each with its own unique character and whisky production methods. The distillery tours provide an opportunity to learn about the whisky-making process, from malting and mashing to fermentation and distillation. You can see the stills, and warehouses where the whisky ages in oak casks, and even participate in tasting sessions to sample a variety of whiskies. In addition to the distilleries, Speyside is also known for its beautiful landscapes, including the River Spey and the surrounding hills and valleys.
Throughout the tour, you'll gain an understanding of whisky production, the different whisky regions in Scotland, and the factors that influence the flavours and styles of Speyside.

Speyside Whisky Tour

One of the most beautiful scenic roads, the Great Glen, has an amazing view with a mysterous loch... 
Cawdor Castle itself is the home for Lady Cawdor and its two gardens are beautiful! 

Tour guide in Inverness Scotland Claudia V.

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