Scotland
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Scotland Fully bespoke private tours. Recent tours:
- 8 day Northern Scotland incl NC500
- 5 day Cromarty and John Knox trail
- 3-5 day Skye
- 3 day Ullapool and NW
- 2 day Skye taster
- 2 day Ullapool and local seafood
- 1 day Oban distillery and local seafood
- 1 day Clan McGregor lands
- 1 day Old Castle Lachlan
- 1 day Luss, Doune and Stirling Castle
- 1 day St Andrews and area
Travel is by Mercedes E class which can fit a maximum of 4 people for day trips though I recommend 3 for comfort. For multi day trips a maximum of 3 is possible dependent on luggage but I recommend 2 for comfort.
(luggage to be discussed prior to booking)
Tour quote excludes any entry fees, meals, accommodation and activities.
Outlander Tours I've been a Redcoat at Jamie's hanging in S1, a Highlander in training for Prestonpans and Culloden in S2, a Redcoat at Ardsmuir in S3, the Clan Gordon Chief in 1970's North Carolina in S4 and a gun Captain at the Battle of Alamance in S5 firing the cannon (more than 70 days worth of filming on the show including Lallybroch)
A typical day could be
- Lallybroch(Midhope)
- Castle Leoch (Doune Castle)
- Fort William (Blackness Castle)
- Cranesmuir (Culross)
or
- Ardsmuir prison (Craigmillar Castle)
- Preston Mill
- Duke of Sandringham's estate (Hopetoun House)
- Linlithgow Palace
Other sites can include: Highland Folk Museum (Ep5: rent), Culloden Battlefield ,Glencoe, Glenfinnan,
Travel is by luxury Mercedes E class car so while we can fit 4 people for day trips we recommend 3 and for multi day trips we can fit 3 dependent on luggage but we recommend 2.
(luggage to be discussed prior to booking)
Tour quote excludes any entry fees, meals, accommodation and activities.
Reviews
1 day Outlander 'Grant took 2 of us on an Outlander tour in April, and it was a wonderful day, and we were so fortunate to have such a great tour guide. Such a kind, and knowledgeable young man. Took such great care of us, if you're lucky enough to get him as your guide for the day, you will not regret it. Best day we could ever have asked for. Thank you Grant for a day we will never forget. Sharon Smith and Judy Luyet.' Facebook, June 22
8 days Scotland 'I am a female, solo traveler, so finding a tour guide who makes me feel safe, while being fun & adventurous, is very important . From the start, Grant was aces! Within a week, we emailed, spoke and booked an 8-day tour. I sent Grant a list of activities I wanted to do and, after learning what was available and where they were located, a preliminary map was drawn up, events were booked and I had a handful of hotels to sort through. Here is a small sample of my Scottish Extravaganza - we hiked up snow-covered Stac Pollaidh, got tossed around in the snowy wind at Man of Store, got drenched while ziplining in the Highland rain, dined on fish & chips with the birds along Portree's harbor, found hidden roads with fantastic views along the coast, ate at least a dozen Tunnack's caramel biscuits while driving along 1000 miles of blacktop, hunted for maps & books at Leakey's, shared delicious meals while recapping our day and planning for the next, took ridiculous photos atop mountains, bridges & cliffs, and met fantastic Scottish characters along the way. Grant is an exceptional driver, a fine human being and a walking encyclopedia of Scottish history, folklore and interesting tidbits. If you're looking for a bespoke tour of Scotland, Grant McGregor is your guide!!!' Kelly, Tripadvisor, March 23
3 days to Skye 'An amazing tour of Skye! Jun 2023 • Family I cannot recommend this tour guide enough. Should you take one of these tours? I think you should if:
- You do NOT want to drive on the wrong side of the road.
- You don’t want to drive on tiny one land roads of Skye.
- You want someone else to plan the route and figure out the best stops.
- You are a sword / history nerd that loves to hear about battles.
Grant was amazing. He planned out the whole trip sent us several iterations of the itinerary and we made adjustments via email. He picked us up from our hotel and took care of pretty much every aspect of the trip. He told us the best places to stay and reminded us to get bookings for dinner. He either got us a ticket to an attraction or told us how to easily do it. He timed everything out so that we arrived at each place when we were supposed to. He had tons of historical facts about the landmarks we were seeing, and answered all our questions. At one point the restaurant I booked at had canceled my reservation for an unknown reason. He took it upon himself to call and sort it all out. The last day we threw him a curveball and wanted to see something else and he very easily changed the itinerary and accommodated the changes easily. He built in stops for us to get great photos, taste scotch and learn how to use a backsword. He took a ton of photos for us. He was asked all the time for photos from random people because some of the time he is in a Kilt and he happily obliged.
He was a great conversationalist and we were never bored for the three day tour. He knew exactly when to get to site to avoid crowds and we got amazing photos without a ton of people in them. He was also an amazing driver, who navigated all the tiny roads with ease. I would 100% book again for something else if I came back to Scotland.' 'Cecil, Tripadvisor, June 23'
