Guide #7780
I am Edinburgh born bred and educated. I am passionate about Edinburgh and love showing it to people and revealing its hidden secrets. I have always been fascinated by history landscape and architecture. I gradually became aware of how crucially such culture has shaped our understanding and the world we live in. This led to a further MA later in life from Edinburgh University in History of Art and Architectural History. I have now just completed an MSc. in Architectural Conservation. I try to make my guiding informative but lighthearted, interesting and fun with many photo opportunities. I love meeting international people, have many overseas friends and often find guiding a mutual learning opportunity. I live in the city center and can meet you at central hotels or a convenient landmark for walking tours tailored to your own schedule and needs or interests. My Edinburgh driving tours are a very good way to orientate yourself and see highlights to explore later at your own pace. Edinburgh is surrounded by lovely countryside with so many interesting places that I love taking people to visit. I was brought up rambling round ancient castles and listening to stories of old. I have lived in Edinburgh all my life and know virtually every corner of it. I am a qualified tour guide and used to guiding in historic houses. I was often previously asked to lead tours in Edinburgh. I have taken many specialist courses on art, history and architecture related subjects in addition to four different university degrees. More importantly, I am eager to share these interests and show people fascinating places.
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We traveled with Toby through the area north of Edinburgh. Driving over the Forth Bridge, we stopped at Dumferline, Falkland Palace, St. Andrews, and the fishing villages of East Neuk. Toby has a very comfortable vehicle, and lots of great information about this area. We very much enjoyed our time with him.
Our tour with Toby to the Border Lands was one of my best days in Scotland. I could have spent hours at Rosslyn Chapel alone. The Borders countryside is gorgeous, and Toby has a comfortable SUV to explore. We also visited Melrose Abbey, Abbotsford House and Scotts View. Toby is very personable, and we enjoyed his company.
A great tour of the country. Some beautiful stops including lunch a pub with terrific fish and chips. The day was relaxed and well planned.
We had a delightful and informative time with Toby, exploring the medieval abbeys to the south of Edinburgh, as well as Sir Walter Scott's home. Toby was a wealth of knowledge. The tour was everything we expected and hoped it would be. We highly recommend Toby.