Private tour in Edinburgh William R

See Scotland's Most Stunning Glen

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William R.

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When I show someone around Edinburgh, St Andrews or anywhere in Scotland I want them to feel like they are seeing it with a friend rather than a guide, as a result all my tours are fun and relaxed. There will be stories, a few laughs and as much history as interests you. Everyone wants different things so all my tours are tailored to suit your needs. As well as learning lots about Scotland past and present in an easy to understand manner, we may well end up going for tea, a whisky tasting and most importantly, getting to see spots other travelers don't get to see. Travel is something extremely important to me, it lured me away from a career in science in the UK and led me to working as a photographer for Lonely Planet, various guidebooks, magazines and newspapers. Being based in Tokyo for 11 years where I was lucky enough to travel extensively and see the world, but on visits back to Scotland with friends I found I loved nothing better than showing my own native land through the eyes of a local and this led me to moving back to Scotland and becoming a tour guide. Although I've loved all the jobs I have done previously, nothing gives me greater pleasure than what I do now as I'm lucky enough to have a job that allows me to wake up smiling every day as at the end of each day I've been lucky enough to introduce the best parts of my own country to people from all over the world. If you choose me, I'll do whatever I can to make sure you finish your day with an equally big smile and Scotland will always have a very fond place in your memories.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour

On this day trip from Edinburgh we will travel to Glencoe to see some of the most spectacular sights Scotland has to offer. We can stop to see Stirling Castle, continue north to Glencoe stopping at some beautiful spots on the way before taking as much time as possible out of the vehicle in Glencoe to see nature, hopefully some wildlife and warm up in a local cosy pub before returning to Edinburgh. The amazing views you will see makes the time well worth it and packs a lot of great stuff into this day trip so it's ideal for those here for a short time. However, if you are coming off a cruise ship with a short shore time this day could be just too long.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

- Leaving Edinburgh around 8am-9am (an earlier start is recommended to avoid the crowds) we will drive to Glencoe which is approx 3 hours away. - We will stop briefly at Stirling Castle before stopping in a local village for refreshments or breaks before continuing to Glencoe. - Stop at Loch Tulla viewpoint. - In Glencoe will take in some of the stunning nature, get out of the car as much as possible, allow you to feel the fresh wind in your face and hopefully allow you to see some of the local wildlife, stags, deer and if you are very lucky, some birds of prey. This area is popular with tourists, but we can linger longer at the places you like as well we getting to some places tour buses cannot reach as it's a personal tour to suit your needs. Feel free to contact me if you would like to customize this tour.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

You will be transported in a Land Rover Discovery Sport or the larger Mercedes Vito Tourer. Both vehicles are fully air conditioned, the Land Rover sits 3-4 tall adults comfortably and has 2 smaller seats at the back and the Mercedes comfortably sits 7 tall adult and has a smaller 8th seat.

What's included
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Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Any food, drinks or shopping you want to do will be an extra cost on the day. When we get out of the car, outdoors clothes and walking boots are advisable.
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Meeting location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tour categories
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
Tour reference number
286028
Languages
English
Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
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Who is this private tour in Edinburgh best suited for?

This private tour is perfect for travellers who want to experience the stunning natural beauty of Scotland's Glencoe while enjoying the flexibility and personal attention that comes with a private guide. It's ideal for those who are in Edinburgh for a short time and want to pack a lot into one day. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly, and for those who prefer minimal physical activity.

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