Stephen B.United States
Barney was an excellent guide. Tremendous storyteller. My wife and I really enjoyed our day in the Highlands. Would recommend Barney to everyone.
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The West Highlands, Oban and Glencoe Private Day Tour
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10 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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10 hours
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Private tour for 1-6 people
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Barney N.
5.0
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I've been a tour guide and driver now for 15 years, and every time I take guests to the Highlands, or castle spotting, or whisky sampling, I'm reminded that I really do have the best job in the world, in the best place in the world to visit. And I'd like to share that with you. I graduated from the University of Edinburgh in 2008 with a degree in history. While a student there, I worked as a walking tour guide of Edinburgh, and also co-founded the university's first ever comedy writing and performing society, known today as the Edinburgh Revue. These experiences helped me hone the art of storytelling in an entertaining and interesting way. If you tour with me, you'll certainly learn plenty about Scottish history (and a fair amount about geography, nature, whisky, architecture or almost anything else that interests you) but most importantly, you'll hopefully be entertained. You don't have to remember a single piece of information I give you on my tours, as long as you enjoy the stories along the way. Also, as I have 15 years experience of guiding around Scotland, please don't feel limited to the tours listed here. I can take you almost anywhere you want to go in Scotland and northern England, as long as we begin and end in Edinburgh. Feel free to drop me an email and ask about a personalised tour for you. So sit back in my luxury Mercedes minivan, relax, and let me show you some of what this amazing country has to offer. - Member of SITOA (Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association) - MA (Hons) in History from the University of Edinburgh - PGDE(S) in History from the University of Strathclyde (high school teaching diploma) - 15 years of professional guiding and driving around Scotland Maximum 6 passengers for 1 day tours, 4 for multiday tours As a member of SITOA, I can accompany you into most castles, but I can't actively guide inside any room where the castle has its own guides or actors.
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The best scenery you'll get in a one day tour from Edinburgh
Overview of your Edinburgh tour
This is my favourite one day tour for scenery. I'll take you north-west from Edinburgh, via the beautiful Loch Lubnaig to the West Highlands of Scotland. There's a short, flat walk to a ruined castle where you might see some of Scotland's famous Highland Cows. We'll stop for lunch in the town of Oban, Scotland's seafood capital. You can have a relaxing pub lunch or eat from a rustic but fabulous seafood shack. In the afternoon, I'll take you to the most famous valley in Scotland - Glencoe for a photo stop, before returning to Edinburgh. This tour can also be fully customised to suit your needs.
Recent Reviews
Kelly L.United States
Our tour with Barney was fantastic from start to finish. Communicaiton before the trip was very good. Barney was accommodating to our groups plans and very informative and a good story teller. He arrived on time, and we had a great day. We highly recommend Barney!
Jennifer P.
This was, by far, one of the best tours I’ve been on, and Barney was an exceptional guide. Barney had everything carefully selected so that we had a variety of sights to see with the right amount of time in each spot. Plus, Barney has so much knowledge, and we loved hearing the history and stories of each place that we visited. Thank you, Barney, for keeping us entertained! The scenery was absolutely amazing, and we have so many great pictures to remember it by. This was such a memorable experience, and I would 100% recommend it to anyone who’s considering a tour. Thanks for the adventure, Barney!
Sandra N.United States
This was an excellent tour of the Western Highlands of Scotland, Oben and Glencoe from St. Andrews! Barney was an outstanding guide and shared so much of his amazing historical knowledge of this wonderful country! He was so entertaining, accommodating and humorous throughout the day and provided a truly enjoyable and educational experience. We would definitely reach out to Barney again for another tour in the future!
Kathleen K.United States
Barney is a fabulous guide. He worked to tailor a trip based on our preferences so that we had the best experience. Barney is incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining and professional. You'll love working with him. Thanks for a great day, Barney!
Richard C.United States
Barney was a fantastic guide and we had an amazing time exploring the west highlands with him. Every where we went Barney had bits of history and fun facts to divulge about some of the most beautiful and interesting sites in Scotland, from Edinburgh to the Highlands and back. Along the way we saw some awe inspiring scenery and Barney new the best places to stop to get the best photos! Barney's post tour tips for more to see in Edinburgh we're spot on too. Book with Barney you won't regret it!
Your Edinburgh tour itinerary
- 8:30am pickup from your accommodation in Edinburgh - photo stop at Loch Lubnaig - a walk out to Kilchurn Castle (a ruin, currently closed to the public but still stunning from the outside) - lunch in the town of Oban, Scotland's seafood capital - photo stop in Glencoe - return to Edinburgh for 6:30pm
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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan
I can drive up to 6 guests in my luxury Mercedes V Class minivan. A/C is included, as is complementary Wi-Fi and chilled bottles of still and sparkling water.
What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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Tour categories
Day Trip
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Food And Drink
Photography
Tour reference number
1092595
Languages
EnglishActivity level
Light
Traveller reviews
5.0
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Who is this private tour in Edinburgh best suited for?
This private tour is perfect for travellers who love stunning scenery and want to explore the West Highlands, Oban, and Glencoe. It's ideal for those interested in photography, nature, and Scottish culture. With Barney N. as your guide, you'll gain deeper insights into the region.
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10 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
Your party size
1
Tour date
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10 hours
Private transportation
Private tour for 1-6 people
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1
Tour date
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