Green Badge

Qualified to Guide:

North Highlands

Languages:

English

Driver Guide:

Yes

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About Me

Born and raised in the Scottish Highlands. I am ex-corporate and love my Guiding Life. If you want to have a certified tourist guide, a fun day with true facts from a native of the Highlands then look no further.


Educated to post-graduate level. Spent 14 years as a Buying and Commercial Director in 6 different countries, having visited over 50 countries I have developed an admiration for different cultures and ways of life.


My wife and our 3 children, decided it was time to return home to the Scottish Highlands and follow our hearts. We have made our home in Nairn, close to Inverness airport, Whisky Distilleries, Culloden, Castles, Standing Stones, Golf Courses, gorgeous beaches and the most amazing scenery.


I am passionate about the Scottish Highlands, and would love to show you the best of the area, share some stories, explain the history, give you a flavour of life in the Highlands today and help to make your vacation a fun, interesting, memorable one.


Full indemnity insured and public liability for carrying up to 7 passengers.


You will be driven in my executive 2021 Vauxhall Vivaro Life with leather seats, privacy glass & air-con with seats for up to 7 passengers, and lots of Luggage space.


REVIEWS: "Before the tour Matthew contacted me to see what we would want to do/see on our tour so he could plan accordingly. The perfect day it was! We had a great time, saw and learned so much about this gorgeous country. Loved that Matthew was so flexible to suit our needs. A delightful day with Matthew makes me want to return."

"It was the best day ever! Matthew is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about the Highlands and its history while also being a very personable guide who is easy to talk to"

"We took two days tour Your Hearts Desire with Matthew T. This gave Matthew the flexibility to show us the best of the Highlands while limiting to our areas of interest. He is knowledgeable and well informed. Per the website he has lived in many countries and cultures. We expected to get an interesting fellow and he was. He has a good sense of humor, was considerate and flexible adjusting as we went. He is proud of his country and Scottish heritage and that made the trip fun and informative. Thanks Matthew"

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Tour Types

  • Coach Tour
  • Driver Guided Tour
  • Shore Excursion
  • Walking Tour

Special Interests

  • Best of Scotland general interest tours
  • History
  • Story-telling, Myths and Legends
  • Whisky Specialist

Qualifications

University of Highlands and Islands. Tourist Guiding North Highlands

Scotch Whisky Course certificate from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Post Graduate Certificate in Retailing Stirling Uni

Emergency First Aid Training certificate

Open, Passionate, Fun and Informative.

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Additional Information

  • Guide Type: Green Badge
  • Months Available: All Year
  • Type of car: Vauxhall Vivaro Life
  • Year Qualified: 2018

Clients' Testimonials

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