Private tour in Edinburgh Kirsty M
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An experienced Blue Badge tour guide with a PhD in Scottish history, I love my job! From castles and clans to ancestry, archaeology and the arts, Scotland's cultural heritage is rich and varied, and I'd love to help you experience it. With a background in higher education and historical research, I'm in an ideal position to help you explore ancient archaeology, kings and queens, witch-hunting, the Jacobites or many of the other fascinating aspects of Scottish history. Along the way, we can uncover so much more that Scotland has to offer: we can explore quirky customs, ceremonies, folklore and superstitions; feast on superb Scottish produce; embark on a whisky or gin trail; spot spectacular wildlife; bask in breathtaking scenery; visit film and literary locations (yes - definitely Outlander!); photograph iconic landscapes and architecture; and connect with Scottish artisans and craftspeople (I am a keen knitter and love using yarns produced or hand dyed in Scotland). I own a Land Rover Discovery Sport HSE (Luxury). This is a high end vehicle with a panoramic sunroof, allowing you the best possible experience of a driving tour in Scotland. I am part of a team that has been awarded the prestigious Green Tourism Gold Award for our efforts to ensure tours with us are sustainable and responsible, including a guarantee that driver-guided tours with me are carbon neutral. Scotland is incredible. Allow me to help you make the most of your trip :-) Ph.D. in Scottish history First Class Honours Degree in History Fully qualified 'Blue Badge' member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association (STGA), which means I am qualified and fully insured to guide throughout Scotland Scotch Whisky Trail Certificate Green Tourism Gold
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Enjoy a beautiful day trip into Perthshire, known as Big Tree Country. Options for the day include driving directly to Drummond Castle Gardens, which doubled as Versailles in Outlander. From there we could head through the stunning Sma' Glen towards Pitlochry, a good place to stop for lunch, before turning southwards and taking in The Hermitage, a magnificent forest with picturesque riverside walk, impressive waterfall and quirky manmade features. We will visit Dunkeld, with its historic cathedral before heading back to Edinburgh via the new bridge across the River Forth, viewing the iconic Forth Rail Bridge en route. Alternatives might include visits to either Blair Athol or Edradour Distillery, or Blair Castle, home to the Dukes of Atholl for several centuries.
I will pick you up from your Edinburgh hotel or port and drive the scenic route to and from Perthshire. The specific route we take will depend on your chosen priorities for the day, but we will endeavour to do a circular trip where possible, which will maximise photo opportunities. Sites may include: • The Forth Bridge (an engineering marvel that is a designated UNESCO World Heritage site) • The Hermitage • Dunkeld • Pitlochry • Blair Athol Distillery • Edradour Distillery • Blair Castle • Drummond Castle Gardens • The Sma' Glen If you have any specific questions or interest, please feel free to send me a message. I can customize the tour for you.
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Private vehicle: a Land Rover Discovery Sport
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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