Private tour in Edinburgh Barney N

2 Day Private Loch Ness, Inverness and Glencoe Tour

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Barney N.

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I've been a tour guide and driver now for 15 years, and every time I take guests to the Highlands, or castle spotting, or whisky sampling, I'm reminded that I really do have the best job in the world, in the best place in the world to visit. And I'd like to share that with you. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2008 with a degree in history. While a student there, I worked as a walking tour guide of Edinburgh, and also co-founded the university's first ever comedy writing and performing society, known today as the Edinburgh Revue. These experiences helped me hone the art of storytelling in an entertaining and interesting way. If you tour with me, you'll certainly learn plenty about Scottish history (and a fair amount about geography, nature, whisky, architecture or almost anything else that interests you) but most importantly, you'll hopefully be entertained. You don't have to remember a single piece of information I give you on my tours, as long as you enjoy the stories along the way. Also, as I have 15 years experience of guiding around Scotland, please don't feel limited to the tours listed here. I can take you almost anywhere you want to go in Scotland and northern England, as long as we begin and end in Edinburgh. Feel free to drop me an email and ask about a personalised tour for you. So sit back in my luxury Mercedes minivan, relax, and let me show you some of what this amazing country has to offer. - Member of SITOA (Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association) - MA (Hons) in History from the University of Edinburgh - PGDE(S) in History from the University of Strathclyde (high school teaching diploma) - 15 years of professional guiding and driving around Scotland Maximum 6 passengers for 1 day tours, 4 for multiday tours As a member of SITOA, I can accompany you into most castles, but I can't actively guide inside any room where the castle has its own guides or actors.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour

On this 2 day tour, I'll take you up to the Highlands and show you some of Scotland's best scenery and history while telling you stories along the way. On day one, we'll visit the historic Blair Castle, which we'll explore together, before lunch in the pretty village of Pitlochry. In the afternoon we'll stop at the 4,000 year old ruined tombs at Clava Cairns before I give you a guided walk of Culloden Battlefield. After a night in Inverness, in the morning you'll take a boat trip on Loch Ness which includes a visit to the ruined Urquhart Castle, before short walks at the famous Glenfinnan Viaduct and the spectacular valley of Glencoe.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

Day One - 9am pick up from your Edinburgh accommodation - 1 hour in Blair Castle, which I'll join you for a walk around so I can point out its most interesting features (entry included in price) - a stop in Pitlochry for lunch - a visit to Clava Cairns - a guided walk of Culloden Battlefield, then entry into the museum there (entry included in price) - 6pm arrival into Inverness Day Two - morning cruise on Loch Ness (30 minutes) and entry to ruined Urquhart Castle (cruise and Castle entry included in price of tour) - short walks at Glenfinnan Viaduct (known as the Harry Potter bridge) and the spectacular steep-sided valley of Glencoe - 6pm return to Edinburgh

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

Transportation is in my luxury Mercedes V Class minivan. A/C and free WiFi are included, as are complimentary bottles of still and sparkling water.

What's included
Private Guide
Tickets: Entrance to Blair Castle, Culloden Battlefield, a Loch Ness cruise and Urquhart Castle for up to 4 people all included in price
Private Transportation
What's not included
Food Drinks Snacks
Accommodation: Please book your own accommodation in Inverness for 1 night
Meeting location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Other details
Tour categories
History
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
City Highlights
TV And Movie
Tour reference number
1784493
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

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This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to explore the stunning Highland scenery, delve into Scotland's rich history, and enjoy myths and legends with a knowledgeable local guide. It's ideal for those who appreciate a mix of guided experiences and personal exploration, as well as anyone looking to travel in comfort with included transportation.

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