Private tour in Edinburgh Neil M

Family History and Genealogy Tour

5.0

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Neil M.

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Hello and welcome to my bio. I am Edinburgh born and bred and have lived here for most of my life. After leaving the Army 20 years ago and returning to my hometown I started in the family business of taxi driving and my true love and passion for my city was released. I have spent my spare time furthering my knowledge of this amazing city and passed the Taxi Tour Guiding course. I thoroughly enjoy and love nothing more than passing on my knowledge in a relaxed friendly atmosphere. On each of my tours I like to make them informative and educational as well as fun and entertaining. This is not a coach tour. This is all about you! Do you want to take a photograph of something you like? You can. Or pop into a pub and sample some of our world famous whisky and hospitality? You can. The choice is yours completely! I will be your guide and use my local knowledge to show you places and parts of the city and Scotland as a whole that most people never get the chance to see but I would rather show you the parts that you are interested in. Being a taxi driver has allowed me the opportunity to take part in several charity trips in different cities of the UK and have been extremely fortunate to have taken part in the London to Disneyland Paris trip for terminally ill children every year since 2005. The vehicle I use is a Hyundai i800 mpv. It has exceptional interior space. I can comfortably carry 7 passengers. Not fully wheelchair accessible although there is enough space in the trunk for a folding wheelchair. My car is fully insured. Edinburgh liscensed taxi driver. Edinburgh taxi tour guide. Liveryman of London. Worshipful Company of Hackney Carriage Drivers member.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour

Have you traced your family history? This is your chance to travel to the lands of your ancestors. Where they lived and breathed. Your chance to step back in time with them. A more personal and unique tour centered completely around your family history. We can then travel to see where your clan originated and what lands or property they owned. This tour is a must if you are tracing your family tree.

Recent Reviews

Mary W.United States
3 weeks ago

We’re so glad we booked a custom day out with Neil to explore family history locations near Edinburgh. He was professional, personable, flexible, and a font of information. Later on in our trip, we realized just how much Scotland knowledge and culture he had shared with us during the car rides between spots— we found ourselves saying “oh right, Neil told us that.” He helped us coordinate with a local historian and communicated well leading up to the day. It makes such a difference experiencing a country so personally. This was our first time booking through TBL and we won’t hesitate to use your services in future.

Chris H.United States
July 2023

Neil was great. Saw a lot of sites we didn't even know existed. The tour was about as bespoke as it gets. We saw everything I wanted and more. He even helped with great gift ideas for people at home.

Linda G.United States
August 2019

Neil was fantastic. We booked a genealogy tour and he made it an amazing experience for our family. He was prompt, knowledgeable, and able to help us find the right places to find a grave that we had not been able to locate, the right place to eat, taking different scenic routes to and from so that we could enjoy the views, he took our pictures, trudged through knee high grasses in an overgrown graveyard, and was just so kind. He went above and beyond. Highly recommend.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

This tour is adapted uniquely to your requirements. After meeting at a predetermined location we will then drive to the locations you have found to be of a particular relevance to you and your ancestors.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

Tracing your family tree will be in my spacious MPV

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

5 Almond Avenue, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH12 9GN, United Kingdom

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  • You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Off The Beaten Path
Genealogy
Tour reference number
540525
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

5.0

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Who is this private tour in Edinburgh best suited for?

This private tour in Edinburgh is perfect for anyone interested in tracing their family history and genealogy. It's especially suited for those who want a personal and unique experience centred around their ancestral roots. With Neil M. as your guide, you'll have the opportunity to explore the lands of your ancestors and learn more about your family's past.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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