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PEDRO PASCUAL GAJARDO, Profesional Tourist Guide in all regions of Scotland.
ENGLISH I am a Native Spanish Speaking Blue Badge Guide, fully qualified, insured and fully vaccinated against Covid.
I also keep myself updated with the latest local regulations and follow these rules, specially when working.
My qualification as a Blue Badge Tourist Guide allows me to guide in all regions of Scotland and I have been working as a professional tourist guide for over fifteen years. I am a full member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association and also a member of the British Guild of Tourist Guides. Thus, I can guide in all regions of Scotland, and as Tour Manager or Escort at reduced fees, in several interesting places in England including Durham,York, Liverpool, Cambridge, Oxford etc
Being originally from Latin-America, I have a full and natural understanding of Spanish and Latin-American language and cultures. Therefore, I can serve your clients even better.
My guiding and commentary are interesting, friendly and good fun, and I always do my best to ensure your holiday or event in Scotland is a happy and memorable experience.
ESPAÑOL. Yo soy guía oficial de turismo en toda Escocia y estoy profesionalmente calificado, asegurado y completamente vacunado contra Covid. Además me mantengo informado de los últimos reglamentos de las autoridades locales, y cumplo con estos reglamentos, especialmente mientras estoy trabajando de guía.
Mi calificación de “Guía Blue Badge“ me permite guiar en todas las regiones de Escocia y llevo más de quince años trabajando como guía profesional. En Escocia soy miembro de nuestra organización de guías profesionales “Scottish Tourist Guides Association” y también soy miembro de “British Guild of Tourist Guides”. Así, puedo guiar en todas las regiones de Escocia y sus Islas, y como tour Manager or Escort a tarifas reducidas, en varios lugares interesantes de Inglaterra incluyendo Durham, York, Liverpool, Cambridge Oxford, Bath, etc.
Siendo original de América Latina, entiendo muy naturalmente el idioma español y las culturas de América Latina, y por lo tanto, puedo servir aún mejor a los clientes.
Mis comentarios son amigables, interesantes y con buen sentido de humor y siempre hago lo máximo para que sus vacaciones o eventos en Escocia sean una linda y memorable experiencia.
GUIDING QUALIFICATIONS:
Qualified as Blue Badge Tourist Guide in all over Scotland, accredited by the STGA and the University of Edinburgh.
Certificate in Historical Studies, with an emphasis on Scottish History, from the University of Edinburgh.
Certificate in Scottish Studies, including the Scottish Parliament, from the University of Edinburgh.
Qualified to guide in York Minster (England) from the Dean and Chapter of York Minster.
Tour Director BISP Certificate, and Extended Tour Planning Course to guide in all Britain as a Tour Manager.
Certificate in Scottish Whisky, from Moray College and Gordon and MacPhail Distillery.
Course on Rosslyn Chapel, University of Edinburgh.
Brazilian-Portuguese Course at University of Edinburgh. (Not satisfactory for guiding yet).
Climate Change Certificate. Qualified as Carbon Literate by KeepScotland Beautiful and Skills Development Scotland.
Studies on Sustainable Tourism.
As a professional Tourist Guide, I invest lots of money, time and effort to improve the quality of my services with CPDs, Study visits, courses and conferences on tourism and environmental issues.
I am a British Citizen living in Edinburgh and I am committed to provide good quality guiding services and also to protect and preserve the natural beauty and environment of Scotland as well as the local culture and values.
ENGLISH. I am a Native Spanish Speaking Blue Badge Guide, fully qualified, insured and fully vaccinated against COVID. I also have my Vaccination Passport and keep myself updated with the latest COVID-Regulations and standards, including the protocols from Tour Operators, Coach companies and the venues to visit. Normally I make a “risk analysis” for each tour, and so I can safely guide your clients, families groups or corporate events. My qualification as “Blue Badge Tourist Guide” allows me to guide in all regions of Scotland and have been working as a professional tourist guide for over fifteen years. I am a full member of the “Scottish Tourist Guides Association” and also a member of the ‘British Guild of Tourist Guides’ I can guide in all regions of Scotland and several interesting places in England, including York, Liverpool, Cambridge, Oxford, Bath, Durham. Being originally from Latin-America, I have a full and natural understanding of Spanish and Latin-American language and cultures. Therefore, I can serve your clients even better. My guiding and commentary are interesting, friendly and good fun, and I always do my best to ensure your holiday in Scotland is a happy and memorable experience. ESPAÑOL. Yo soy guía oficial de turismo y estoy profesionalmente calificado, asegurado y completamente vacunado contra Covid incluyendo mi pasaporte-COVID. Me mantengo informado de los últimos reglamentos de Covid y de los protocolos de las agencias de viajes, empresas de autocares y de los lugares a visitar. Normalmente hago un análisis de riesgo para cada tour y así puedo guiar más seguro a sus clientes, ya sean familias, grupos o eventos de empresas. Mi calificación de “Guía Blue Badge“ me permite guiar en todas las regiones de Escocia y llevo más de quince años trabajando como guía profesional. En Escocia soy miembro de nuestra organización de guías profesionales “Scottish Tourist Guides Association” y también soy miembro de “British Guild of Tourist Guides”. Así, puedo guiar en todas las regiones de Escocia y sus Islas, y en varios lugares de Inglaterra incluyendo York, Liverpool, Cambridge Oxford, Durham Siendo original de América Latina, entiendo muy naturalmente el idioma español y las culturas de América Latina, y por lo tanto, puedo servir aún mejor a los clientes. Mis comentarios son amigables, interesantes y con buen sentido de humor y siempre hago lo máximo para que sus vacaciones en Escocia sean una linda y memorable experiencia. GUIDING QUALIFICATIONS: Qualified as Blue Badge Tourist Guide in all regions of Scotland, from the STGA and the University of Edinburgh. Certificate in Historical Studies, with an emphasis on Scottish History, from the University of Edinburgh. Certificate in Scottish Studies, including the Scottish Parliament, from the University of Edinburgh. Qualified to guide in York Minster (England) from the Dean and Chapter of York Minster. Tour Director BISP Certificate, to guide in Britain and Ireland as a tour manager. Certificate for Cruise Shore Guiding Excursions from WFTGA. Certificate in Scottish Whisky, from Moray College and Gordon and MacPhail Distillery. Course on Rosslyn Chapel, University of Edinburgh. Brazilian-Portuguese Course at University of Edinburgh. (Not satisfactory for guiding yet). As a professional Tourist Guide, I invest lots of money, time and effort to improve the quality of my services with CPDs, study visits, Oxford conference on tourism “Guided to Growth” and the latest COVID Standards and Protocols, such as “ We’re Good To Go” and STGA’s Protocol for safer walking tours during COVID-19. My aim is always to provide the best of service. INTERESTS. My guiding interests include the inspirational landscapes of Scotland, its history and people. Guiding in the beautiful regions of Scotland, its historical castles, palaces and whisky distilleries. My personal interests include travelling, gardening, music, writing and my family. Also, I like to harmonise my life and work with ethical principles, integrity and professionalism.
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