I was born and raised in Glasgow and inherited my love and passion for our great wee country from my parents. My mother was fiercely proud of her home city, Glasgow. I share her pride and love to help people experience the city’s unique culture, history and vibrancy. I am qualified to guide anywhere in Scotland and also love to help visitors discover Edinburgh, Stirling, Fort William, Inverness and the Highlands and islands.I have travelled widely across Scotland and have special connections with Fife, the West Coast and Dumfries and Galloway.
My father played the bagpipes and I grew up with the sound of the pipes and his stories about Scotland's folklore, places and people. I love our wonderful history and scenery, and of course our whisky. As for food, nothing beats eating our top quality seafood right by the waters it came from. I am a guide volunteer with the National Trust for Scotland at the Royal Burgh of Culross where I really enjoy meeting people of all nationalities and sharing stories, secrets and Outlander connections of this amazing medieval palace and village. I am also a great admirer of Scotland’s national bard, Robert Burns and have organised, hosted and spoken at several Burns Suppers. I have always been interested in people and history and studied Archaeology, Medieval and Economic History, Social Sciences and Business Administration at Glasgow University and Glasgow Caledonian University. I also have a Stage 2 qualification in British Sign Language. After a long and rewarding career in Social Work and Social Care, I am combining all these interests and experiences as a Blue Badge Guide. Scotland has so much to offer; friendly people, fascinating stories, amazing castles, remote islands, vibrant cities, inventors, pioneers, heroes, musicians, writers and poets. It would be my great pleasure to help you find the Scotland you are looking for, whatever your interests or requirements. I look forward to meeting you soon.
Testimonials
“Can you let Moira know she was totally awesome? She rocked that tour of Glasgow’s connection to the slave trade” Doctor of Political Science, Montana State University May 2023

Thank you for a wonderful time in Scotland. Family tour of Highlands and Skye April 2023
You have brought Robert Burns the person to life. Now I really understand what's behind the poems I'm going off to read some of them again. Guest at Burns event, January 2022.

Thank you so much, you have been a marvellous guide. Wylye Valley Arts Society. October 2021

I did a private walking tour of Edinburgh with Moira who was warm and friendly. Although I had visited Edinburgh Castle many times, I didn’t know much of what she described and was pleasantly surprised. On our walk down the Royal Mile we visited all the major landmarks and explored some of the closes and wynds. Hearing Moira's stories about their past painted a vivid picture of life a few hundred years ago. Moira was very mindful of my personal comfort, offering breaks and advising on cafes and restaurants for lunch. She made time to visit the churchyard of Canongate Church which was of special interest to me. At the Scottish Parliament building, Moira pointed out some interesting features of the building, grounds and parkland that I didn't know about. I enjoyed this tour immensely. Moira tailored the physical activity level to my abilities and included my special interests. She had just the right mix of historical accuracy, humour, and anecdotes. Moira is I a very good guide who has an in-depth knowledge of her subject. I would highly recommend her. Betty Craig, November 2019

My friend and I did a walking tour of the Royal Mile in Edinburgh with Moira. She was very interesting and knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. We enjoyed all the little snippets of information and the things she pointed out on the buildings and pavements along with the stories of how they got there. We would otherwise have missed them. Moira made the whole tour very enjoyable and we can highly recommend her, especially her patience as we kept stopping to take photos! Jan Leitch February 2019