Private tour in Glasgow David R

Loch Lomond, Historic Castles, Highland Cattle and Inveraray

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Private tour for 1-6 people
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David R.

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My name is David, I have been providing clients with private tours of Scotland since early 2016. I am hugely passionate about Scotland and was born in a small town called Hamilton, just east of Glasgow although I have stayed in Paisley (Scotland's largest town) since 1992. I am extremely fortunate that in 2016 I was able to change my career and become a driver / guide, my dream job. I drive a very comfortable Mercedes Benz People Carrier which can easily seat up to six guests. My vehicle is equipped with free Wi-Fi, a small refrigerator and a good selection of complementary soft drinks and snacks. I appreciate my clients might only have a short time to spend in Scotland and I will do my utmost to ensure I meet their requirements; I am totally flexible in my approach and happy to make last minute changes to the itinerary if for example the weather was unkind on the day of the tour. I offer Day Trips from Glasgow and Greenock Cruise Terminal, to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban (Scotland's seafood capital) Glencoe, Stirling, The Kelpies and the Falkirk Wheel. However, do feel free to get in touch if you have a specific requirement to visit a particular place and I will do my very best to accommodate you. Every tour I offer can be amended to meet my client's specific requirements. It's extremely important to me that I don't just provide "standard" tours, I like to engage with my customers and plan every tour around their specific needs and requirements. I have full Public Liability insurance and Chauffeur Insurance (mandatory in the UK) On request I can provide child car seats and also a portable step to assist any clients with mobility issues. Covid-19 Vaccinations - I am fully vaccinated as per the Scottish Government guidance. The rates quoted for all my tours exclude any entry fees that you may incur during the tour. We provide free refreshments but meals are excluded from the published rates.

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Overview of your Glasgow tour

Glasgow is my home town and although I am new to ToursByLocals, I have been delivering tours since 2016 and have over twenty five 5 star reviews on Google, As a child my father would regularly take me on a day trip to the Bonnie Banks of Loch Lomond, it didn't matter if it was good weather or bad, it always brings back fantastic memories for me. I can tailor this tour to meet your specific requirements, we can spend as much or as little time at any of the locations, if you prefer castles just let me know. This is by far my most popular tour, the route takes in the following locations:- Luss Village Falls of Falloch water falls Kilchurn Castle St Cronan's Kirk Inveraray Castle / town The Rest and be Thankful Returning to Glasgow around 5. 00pm My Mercedes Benz V Class offers guests an elevated view idea for taking pictures and seeing the beautiful Scottish scenery.

Recent Reviews

Priscilla G.United States
August 2025

My husband and I spent a very pleasant day with David touring the countryside from Glasgow. He picked us up promptly from our hotel in his spacious and clean Mercedes van at 8:30am. We spent the day visiting Loch Lomond, Luss and Inveraray. We had a lovely lunch at the Hotel George in Inveraray and visited the castle. David was a font of information and tailored our tour so we saw everything that we wanted to see. We returned via a very scenic route that included a short ferry ride. A bonus was that David took loads of pictures for us on his phone and emailed them to us at the end of the day! We highly recommend his services as a tour guide and would definitely book him if we visit in the future. He also gave us some tips on what to see on our final day on our own in Glasgow!

Carl C.United Kingdom
April 2025

What a fantastic tour , David is a first class tour guide , pick in a very nice SUV , snack and drinks provided , there was no rush in the tour you could take as long or as short as needed at each stop . David knowledge of Glasgow was very good and he explained every thing very clearly . First Class 5 Star tour

Peter R.United States
August 2024

David was an exceptional tour guide in every way. He impressed us by wearing traditional Scottish attire and explain the history of the kilt which was very interesting. Provided water to drink as well as a variety of local cookies and candies for snacking. David was personable, knowledgeable, professional, and amenable, and was more than willing to adjust the tour to our preferences. He took us two sites that were off the beaten path, which we appreciated, and gave us plenty of time to explore and Take photographs. David made a special point to communicate with each one of us on the tour, assuring us all that we were informed. Near the end of the tour, David offered us an informal whiskey tasting, along with delicious butter tablet made by his wife. We highly recommend David to provide an experience that is unforgettable.

Dan F.United States
July 2024

David was an amazing guide and took us to see some wonderful sights. His Mercedes van was comfortable and well stocked. We enjoyed the context he was able to provide throughout the tour, both historical and modern day. He even made a special extra stop on the way back to see some Highland Cattle since we didn't get to see them earlier in the day. I highly recommend taking a tour with David.

Laura S.United States
May 2024

Only 1 word to describe David...."Fabulous"! From the time he met us at our port until the time we returned to the ship, he provided so much information about Scotland and the sites we were interested in seeing. His knowledge is impressive but his demeanor throughout the day made this one of most enjoyable experiences. He gave us flexibility to make adjustments during our tour, so that we could maximize our time. We would highly recommennd him!! Thanks, The Swearingens

Jill H.United States
May 2024

David is awesome! It was the best tour of our cruise. He was very good at communicating before we met at the cruise port and everything went very smooth. David took us to some amazing sites and gave us choices and options, allowing us the flexibility to customize our tour on the spot. He is a wealth of knowledge and very funny. He enjoys his job and it shows. Thank you David for a wonderful day!

Your Glasgow tour itinerary

Collection from and agreed city centre location around 09:00hrs. We will make our way to the historical village of Luss, for a short walk around taking in "The Bonnie Banks" of Loch Lomond. Moving on to Scotlands beautiful hidden waterfalls (a great picture opportunity) before heading onto a historical 15th century castle. There should be an opportunity to see some highland cattle in their natural enviroment. Time permitting, we will visit a historical church, and maybe to stop for some lunch before heading to Inveraray. Inveraray is full of history, it's castle has been the seat of the Dukes of Argyll, chiefs of Clan Campbell, since the 18th century and he and his family still live there to this day. Opportunity to tour the castle (restricted opening days). There is some excellent shopping in Inveraray or alternatively we can have a coffee and enjoy some home baking from the local cafes. Sit back and enjoy the trip back to Glasgow with a short stop at The Rest & Be Thankful and see awesome scenery.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Minivan

I will be your driver / guide on this tour which will commence from your city centre hotel or a pre agreed location, in my extremely comfortable Mercedes Benz People Carrier, which has elevated seats providing unrestricted views along the tour route.

What's included
Other: In-car refreshments
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Tour categories
Layover
History
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Day Trip
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1137049
Languages
English
Activity level
Moderate

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour in Glasgow is perfect for travellers who want to explore the scenic beauty and historical sites of Scotland with a local expert. It's ideal for those interested in visiting Loch Lomond, historic castles, and charming villages. With the flexibility to tailor the itinerary, it's also great for anyone looking to focus on specific interests or skip places they've already visited.

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Hours icon 8 hours 30 minutes
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