Private tour in Edinburgh Alan F
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I have worked in the Scottish tourist industry since leaving the regular army in 2005, I have a first class degree in Scottish History, and a Higher National Diploma in tourism & Leisure. Scotland is a diverse mixture of peoples with breathtaking landscapes and a history that changed the world!! I love nothing more than showing small groups around the many fascinating wonders of our country, "We Scots are a people who are bound to our ancestors. Though we cannot look into their eyes or hear their voices, we can walk in their footsteps and be where they once stood". Join my tours to discover the highlights of Scotland and learn about our colourful past. Founding member of SITOA (Scottish Independent Tour Operators Association) B.A with honours in Scottish History from the Open University HND in Tourism & Leisure from Edinburgh Stevenson College Member of VisitScotland (Scotland's national tourism organisation) 2018/19: Luxury Travel Guides Lifestyle Awards: Chauffeur Company of the Year 2018: Travel & Hospitality Awards U.K Tailor Made Tour Company of the Year 2018: Global Luxury Travel & Tourism Awards The UK's Leading Tailor Made Tour Company 2019: LUX Global Excellence Awards Best VIP Minibus Service Provider Scotland 2019: Global Luxury Travel & Tourism Awards Most Trusted Day Tour Company of the Year 2021/22: Prestige Awards Day Tour Provider of the Year Scotland 2022: UK Enterprise Awards Most Trusted Scottish Tour Business 2021/22: Prestige Awards Minibus Provider of the Year Scotland 2023/24: Prestige Awards Chauffeur Company of the Year Scotland 2024: LUX Global Excellence Awards Best Luxury Minibus Tour Company Scotland
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After all the hustle and bustle of a busy day, Edinburgh's character changes when darkness falls. Enjoy your personal three-hour tour of our Capital City as nighttime takes over from the day. We take a slow drive down the famed Royal Mile. Hear stories of the murderers, geniuses, body-snatchers, witch hunters, firebrand priests, and philosophers. See the eerie site of witch burnings and the castle sitting high above the city on its volcanic rock. I then take you down and into the Grassmarket and up the "Candlemakers Row", see the Greyfriars churchyard and a statue to Greyfriars "Bobby" before heading past the "Birthplace" of Harry Potter. We continue on the High Kirk of St Giles a pre-reformation Cathedral. Further down you'll see the former home of John Knox, the Calvinistic reformer, then it's on to the Canongate Kirk and graveyard, where His Majesty the King worships when in residence in Holyrood Palace. Followed by a traditional dinner at one of our famous pubs.
- See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. - Take a drive down the Royal Mile, experience ancient Edinburgh and the vibrant and bustling modern cosmopolitan city. - At the bottom of The Royal Mile sits The Palace of Holyroodhouse, the official Scottish residence of the Monarch which was built in the 16th Century. - Your tour will take you past the Scottish Parliament and round Arthur's Seat and then into the "New Town" to see the difference between the old medieval and "New" Georgian cities. - After your 3 hour tour you are taken to traditional Scottish pub to enjoy a 4 course dinner, 2 Malt whiskies and some traditional Scottish music. - Returned to your accommodation or Cruise ship. Join me and see the city after dark! For customizing this tour, please inquire for a quote.
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"VIP" Class 8 passenger seat Mercedes Minibus
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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