Dunrobin Castle, Dornoch town & Highland Distillery

We had a wonderful day with Neil!! Highly recommend the Balblair Distillery.

We had an incredible day exploring the North of Scotland with Neal. Dunrobin Castle was like something out of a fairy tale, and Neal's commentary and knowledge of history added so much depth to the experience. We especially loved the stop in the village of Dornoch, where he picked a lovely restaurant for lunch. The adventure continued after we left Dornoch. He led us through the sweeping Highland countryside along the Dornoch Firth on our return to Inverness. We experienced breathtaking views including the ruins of castle, sheep along the hillside, and seals basking in the sun. An unexpected highlight was a thoughtful surprise. We stopped at a viewpoint. He had packed a flask of Scotch for my husband and I to enjoy toasting a 'wee dram' overlooking the majestic view of the Firth. It was the perfect end to the day! Slàinte Mhath! We highly recommend him! Thank you Neal!

Excellent!

Neil is a gem! he met us on time & was so efficient driving us 6 to many sites on the Dunrobin Castle tour. He knows everyone & has lots of ways to get you in & out of places quickly. My husband has difficultly walking long distances & he was able to help w that. We especially loved the falconry exhibition at the castle & the Shandwick stone. He is full of facts and truly is a local in that area. Highly recommend - i'd love to go back when we have more time in Scotland and do his Isle of Skye tour.

Our guide, Neil Munro, was truly wonderful, from planning our tour days to guiding us through Scottish lands surrounding Inverness and beyond, including the Isle of Skye. My husband and I enjoyed four full days with Neil and appreciated his expansive knowledge of Scotland's history, his warm, thoughtful manner and grand sense of humor. My husband commented that Neil was very conscientious, e.g., anticipating our needs, ensuring our comfort, etc. Thank you Neil, for making our experience so memorable!

Neil Munro was one of the best guides that we have encountered in the many times we have used Tours By Locals. All the boxes were ticked for on time, personality, information, transportation (that beautiful roomy new van!), and more. But what really made this tour special were some of the unplanned encounters with Neil's friends that showed he was a true member of the local community and had an everyday knowledge of the people and what was important to them. It made us feel at home in Scotland.