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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Rosslyn Chapel is just a short drive from Edinburgh. This unique 15th-century chapel is renowned for its intricate carvings and rich symbolism and achieved worldwide fame more recently as a result of Dan Brown's novel 'The Da Vinci Code'. From there we can head south into the Scottish Borders, visiting Abbotsford House, the beautiful home of one of Scotland's most famous authors, Sir Walter Scott. Uncover tales of the infamous Border Reivers, the raiders who roamed the volatile lands along the Scotland-England Border.
• I will pick you up from your hotel or port and drive the scenic route into the Scottish Borders. • We will begin with a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. • Head into the Borders to visit Abbotsford House and perhaps Melrose Abbey. This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly.
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Private vehicle: a Land Rover Discovery Sport
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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