Blue Badge

Qualified to Guide:

All of Scotland

Languages:

English, French, Spanish

Driver Guide:

No

About Me

Born in Glasgow I studied French at university in my native city.  As part of my degree, I spent a year as a teaching assistant in a school in the South of France.  On leaving university I began my career in tourism, working abroad for a Danish company in Portugal, Turkey and the former Yugoslavia, but primarily in Spain and its islands.  Here, with a little knowledge of Italian and lots of French, I learned Spanish.  However, the pull of the "tartan garter" saw me return to Scotland, firstly to work in the backroom of a local Tour Operator and I have now been a Member of the Scottish Tourist Guide Association for 20 years which allows me to show off my own beloved country. Bienvenue! Bienvenido! Welcome!

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Tour Types

  • Coach Tour
  • Conferences & Incentives
  • Shore Excursion
  • Walking Tour

Special Interests

  • Architecture
  • Best of Scotland general interest tours
  • Football
  • Religion
  • Story-telling, Myths and Legends

Qualifications

B.A. Hons (French and Russian)

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Additional Information

  • Guide Type: Blue Badge
  • Months Available: All year
  • Type of car: N/A
  • Year Qualified: 1995

Clients' Testimonials

  • VisitScotland is delighted to recognise the Scottish Tourist Guides Association as the professional membership body for fully trained and accredited tourist guides in Scotland. STGA accredited guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and in providing our visitors with information and inspiration, help deliver a memorable experience for them.

  • Visit Scotland

    National Tourism Organisation for Scotland