Tour guide in Edinburgh Gains M.

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

English

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Since Nov 7, 2018

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I'm Gains M., your private tour guide in Edinburgh

Guide #33384

5.0 (200)

Ever since I was a small boy, growing up in south-west Scotland, I have been fascinated by my country's history, landscape and culture. It has been a constant pleasure for me to show off the most beautiful city of the United Kingdom to new arrivals and reveal just some of its charms, secrets and unbelievable stories. Car and bus tours are all very well for getting a sense of Edinburgh but it's only through walking that travelers can really feel like they've fully experienced this truly unique city. I'm a keen traveler (I've spent a lot of time in the United States, Canada and continental Europe especially), therefore I understand the desire to make sure you make the most of your time while in a new place. My academic background has given me extensive knowledge of Scotland's history and culture but my guiding experience has also included Outlander themed tours as well as ghost tours which explore the darker side of Scotland's capital. I live in the city centre of Edinburgh and can meet you at centrally located hotels or at a convenient landmark. In 2015 I completed work on my PhD in Scottish history, I also hold an Undergraduate and Masters degree from the University of Aberdeen. I have built upon my extensive historical and cultural knowledge by using my research skills to find out about less known stories and events to incorporate them into my tour. Since January 2016 my primary job has been working as a tour guide in Edinburgh and have acquired a great deal of experience leading all sorts of tours.

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  • William S.United States
    2 days ago

    Gains gave us an excellent tour Just what we were looking for, so I recommend his tour highly. First, the basics. This was our first time in Edinburgh, with just a few hours, so we wanted an overview of the old town, including the castle. That is exactly what we got. A nice walk through the city, with good stories that were well presented in an organized fashion. ...

  • Sarah W.United States
    6 days ago

    We had a great tour with Gains around old town Edinburgh. He’s very knowledgeable and gave us lots of historical information throughout our tour. It was a great way to begin our visit here.

  • Janet A.United States
    1 week ago

    If you’re visiting Edinburgh for the first time, book Gains. It was one of the best decisions we made on our entire Scotland trip. Gains is exceptionally knowledgeable (his Ph.D. in Scottish history and published work certainly don’t hurt), but what truly sets him apart is his ability to transform centuries of history into stories that are engaging, nuanced, and...

  • Krista M.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Gains was incredibly knowledgeable. We all learned so much! He was also punctual and considerate. Highly recommend.