Tour guide in Orkney Mark C.

Orkney, United Kingdom

English

Tours Delivered,
Since Feb 28, 2019

3.0

Hours, Avg. response time

I'm Mark C., your private tour guide in Orkney

Guide #34166

5.0 (96)

I first came to Orkney for a holiday in November 2012 and fell in Love with the place, so much so that we moved here August 2013. I have always been an outdoors person enjoying walking canoeing and trips on our narrow-boat. My working life has always involved people, firstly as a nurse for people with learning difficulties, followed by a Youth worker. Afterward, I became a self-employed social photographer, doing weddings, schools, and portraits. Moving to Orkney has reignited my love for rope work and knot tying and I spend quite a lot of time collecting washed-up fishing rope which I then turn into door mats. I'm generally an enthusiastic person, still keen to learn, and eager to show others the things on offer here, my delight is when I tell someone something that they didn't know they wanted to know! I like to think I take a relaxed and informal approach to guiding, with the flexibility to change and adapt tours to get the most out of your Orkney experience. I am a Green Badge Tourist Guide for Orkney, issued by The Scottish Tour Guides Assoc. Licienced Taxi Driver Orkney issued by Orkney Island Council None

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5.0
  • Margaret D.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Replied from the guide, Mark C.

    September 2026

    Thank you for my 5star rating :)

  • Barb H.United States
    August 2026

    Our tour was very nice. Mark did a very nice job of our tour and the vehicle was very comfortable.

    Replied from the guide, Mark C.

    August 2026

    Thank you for your kind comments

  • Jim C.United States
    August 2026

    The Orkney Islands are quite a fascinating destination and Mark had the knowledge and genuine charm to explain the history and put it into context, with wisdom and humor. Kirkwall on the Mainland was our departure point and Mark gave us a good overview of the lovely Scottish countryside, then very capably drove and guided us through the remarkable WWI and WWII history at...

    Replied from the guide, Mark C.

    August 2026

    Thank you for the review, I appreciate you taking the time to write it and the nice things you have said, I would also like to thank you for the magazine article you gave me, it was interesting and well written.

  • David T.United States
    July 2026

    Mark was great, very knowledgeable and informative. Also, easily flexible with timing, no pressure to move in until we were ready. We recommend Mark for a great day in Orkney!

    Replied from the guide, Mark C.

    July 2026

    Thank you for that review, I hope you also approved my recommendation for your evening meal, all the best to all 4 of you and hope you have a good journey home.