Private tour in Edinburgh Keith M
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Greetings from Scotland! I live in between Edinburgh and St Andrews and I don't mean in the middle of the North Sea. I am just fortunate to have bases in these two beautiful cities. Born in Edinburgh where I worked most of my life, I attended the University of St Andrews and even managed to scrape into the University golf team. I have now laid down roots there, as a golf caddie, journalist and becoming a tour guide. I had a restaurant in Edinburgh and am a bit of a foodie. This is a high priority on my tours. At least to point you in the direction of the best bars and restaurants. So I consider myself to be an Edinburgher and a St Andrean too. I am very lucky. I have rather eclectic interests and my party-piece is reciting Robert Burns's epic poem Tam O'Shanter which I can do for you over a wee dram ! On me ! I would love to show you around this wonderful part of Scotland and all that it has to offer. Its marvellous architecture, breathtaking scenery, cobbled wynds and cosy bars, characters and cathedrals and castles. But let's be sure to have fun. Twenty years of experience of working in hospitality has taught me to have that as the cornerstone of my tours. I have been a ski guide in the Alps, a golf instructor in Spain, a florist, a restaurateur, a golf writer (check out the kilted caddie blog!) and a somewhat caddie on the St Andrews Links. But now I have found my real forte. It's in entertaining people and showing them the places that I really know and love. So now, I look forward to meeting you all too. I hope! Please note that I am not a driver. I undertake walking tours only. Thanks and looking forward to meeting you in Scotland!
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The essence of this walking tour is to give you a flavour of the Old Town of Edinburgh. We will walk up the high street and down wynds and closes, see St Giles Cathedral, the Castle and the Grassmarket. And I will tell you of its history and give you an insight into its rich heritage and some of its notable characters and traditions. If you are up for it we can have a wee dram of whisky (on me!) and I can recite some Burns poetry.
The tour can be customised but basically we will usually cover the following sights. The Castle (from outside) The Writers Museum Victoria Street Grassmarket Greyfriars Bobby! Harry Potter sites JK Rowling's real cafe Old College St Giles Cathedral Scottish Parliament building Holyrood Palace (from outside) Interesting closes and wynds Tam O'Shanter recital And more! I can take you around some New Town sites if desired Of course if you are staying in Edinburgh I can meet you at your hotel or other designated place. Otherwise, the centre of Edinburgh is only a 2 hour scenic bus journey from St Andrews. Buses are very comfortable and leave every hour. Or there is the option of taxi and train which would take just over an hour from St Andrews.
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Walking tour in Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
St Giles Cathedral or your hotel in Edinburgh
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