Blue Badge

Qualified to Guide:

All of Scotland

Languages:

English

Driver Guide:

No

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About Me

I am a native Scot, born and raised around the Capital City of Edinburgh. I have strong family links, through the Clan Chisholm, to Inverness-shire, in the highlands of Scotland, of course to the Capital City of Edinburgh and also down in to the Borders Region. Highlands links include a 6xGreat Grandfather, Alexander MacDonnell, 16th Chief of Keppoch, who died leading the Clan MacDonald at Culloden in 1746. I am married to Trish and we are fortunate to have four grown up children and I have 5 grandchildren.

After completing a police career, of more than 30 years, I retired to pursue my passion for Scotland, her heritage and history. I am a fully qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide for all of Scotland and qualified member of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling. More importantly, I am at your service, offering bespoke Tours and Whisky Tours

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Tour Types

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

Special Interests

  • Best of Scotland general interest tours
  • Food and Drink, Distilleries
  • History
  • Whisky Specialist

Qualifications

Native Scot with a burning desire to see everyone enjoy Scotland and its wonderful heritage

Fully Qualified member of The Scottish Tourist Guides Association - Blue Badge Guide

Member of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling and holder of the General Certificate in Distilling (cereal) 

Edinburgh University Diploma in Scottish Studies

Certificate holder from The Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre Training School for sales and service within the Scotch Whisky Industry and Whisky Expertise

Passionate, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and experienced guide 

But most of all, a good fun and entertaining host with over 16 years experience conducting Guided Tours of Scotland and the Scottish Islands. And with more than a passing interest in fruit scones with jam and cream (my wife told me to say that)

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Additional Information

  • Guide Type: Blue Badge
  • Months Available: 12
  • Year Qualified: 2008

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