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Tour guide in Edinburgh Derek M.
I'm Derek M., your private tour guide in Edinburgh
Guide #61107
Hi! I'm Derek. I became a tour guide as driving and exploring the beautiful scenery and historic sites and quaint little villages that are scattered all over Scotland excites me, and I want to pass on this joy to everyone who comes to visit Scotland. Previously as an H. G. V. Driver carrying dangerous goods (whisky included) meant that I have had to undertake intensive Advanced Driver Training which results in the knowledge that you will be in safe hands as we explore the sights on offer. My aim overall is to provide every traveler with the best experience possible on their visit to my homeland and to have them leaving as friends with memories to last a lifetime. All of my tours can be tailor to suit your needs and capabilities on request. Just contact me! My whole lifetime of living in and discovering the beauty of Scotland. I am not licensed to give tours inside any historical sites, I prefer to leave that to the professionals of each location we will visit.
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Edinburgh
Greenock
St andrews
Glasgow
Stirling
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Traveller reviews for this guide
46 reviews
- Margaret C.May 2026
Awesome tour guide! He was very helpful, knowledgeable and even had snacks and drinks! He was a great addition to our day and made it very special.
Replied from Derek M.
Hi Margaret, Thanks for your great review, it's greatly appreciated. Glad to hear you enjoyed the in vehicle snacks and drinks. I hope you enjoy the rest of your vacation. Thanks Derek.
- Ann M.May 2026
Derek communicated with us before the tour to clarify our interests and help us prepare for the day, which we appreciated. We spent a full day with him and were able to customize the tour as we went along to fit our needs and interests. He also rearranged parts of the itinerary to help us avoid the worst of the weather and handled that very well. His vehicle was clean...
Replied from Derek M.
Hi Ann, I am glad to hear that you enjoyed our day together and were satisfied with my efforts to avoid the bad weather so that it didn't ruin your Tour. I also want to thank you for your kind review, it means a huge amount to me and also helps future clients with their search for a guide they can be happy to use. Thanks Derek.
- Elaine R.May 2026
This was our second tour that we use Derek for. Both times he picked us up off of the cruise ship. He was always early and easy to find. We saw castles and Highland cows. Derek is a born and bred true Scotsman. He is easy to understand. He was very knowledgeable about our sites. We had a great day.
Replied from Derek M.
Hi Elaine, again thanks for your positive review it is greatly welcomed. I always aim to provide the best experience for everyone that I show around my homeland. Thanks Derek.
- Elaine R.May 2026
We had a fun day with Derek. He has a comfortable Mercedes van. He had a charger in the van and snacks (including gluten-free) and drinks. He took me to grandma‘s hometown in Scotland. He did two reconnaissance trips in advance to grandma‘s hometown for research. We had a great day exploring.
Replied from Derek M.
Hi Elaine, I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your day retracing your family roots in Scotland. Also the snacks and drinks I provide. Thanks for the great review and I look forward to our next Tour in a couple of days. Thanks Derek.