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Drummond Gardens in Summer
by Kyle Thomson 24 Jul, 2023
We have experienced Scotlands best with horse riding, Highland cow feeding and amazing views. We now have 3 accredited Whisky Ambassadors look out for new tours.
New vehicle in the sun
by Kyle Thomson 24 Feb, 2023
February has been a busy month for us, we purchased a new vehicle, have been sampling Scottish cuisine, experiencing new hotels and planning multi-day itineraries.
Edinburgh City Lights
by Kyle Thomson 16 Dec, 2022
Although Edinburgh is quieter and colder it is still an amazing time to be in here. Markets, theatre, ice rink and Christmas lights have us feeling festive.
by Steven Thomson 01 May, 2021
Click on the image to go to the booking page for the Edinburgh Castle and Medieval Old Town Live Stream Virtual Tour. It is free to join, no app required and Tips are welcome. This is an introduction tour of 30 minutes duration. Edinburgh Castle is one of Scotland's most iconic buildings. Explore the history of the Castle and of the City that grew around it. Perched on a volcanic plug hear stories of the Castle's past from the Esplanade. Travel down Castlehill into the Lawnmarket seeing stunning architecture, hearing fascinating stories of the characters that shaped this wonderful city's past.
by Steven Thomson 28 Jan, 2021
Edinburgh is a beautiful city best explored on foot. However, travel is not possible right now. Why not take one of our Virtual Tours? The duration is around 45 minutes can be tailored to your needs. We have an Old Town Tour focusing on the upper part of the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. We also have a Royal Mile and Place of Holyroodhouse tour which focuses on the lower part of the Old Town. Tours are offered via Zoom (free for you to use) or we can also FaceTime. Time zones can make it difficult to do a Live Virtual Tour, we can also offer a Zoom Tour using videos and photos with the guide talking you through the city and answering questions along the way.
by Steven Thomson 23 Jan, 2021
The name Eilean Donan, or island of Donan, probably comes from the 6th century Irish Saint, Bishop Donan who came to Scotland around 580 AD. In the early 13th century the first defensive structure was built on the island. The castle played a part in the Jacobite risings which ultimately resulted in its destruction. It lay in ruins for around 200 years until the island was purchased by Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap in 1911. Lt Colonel John Macrae-Gilstrap and his Clerk of Works, Farquar Macrae, spent the next 20 years rebuilding the Castle to her former glory. The castle was rebuilt according to surviving ground plans and was completed in the July of 1932. The Castle walls are 14feet thick and the island has its own fresh water supply. Eilean Donan is one of Scotland's most iconic Castles, surrounded by stunning scenery and at the meeting point of three sea lochs. No wonder it has appeared in several movies, Highlander, James Bond and more.
Martin McMenigall, Edinburgh Tour Guide
by Martin McMenigall 09 Jan, 2021
Meet Martin one of our Edinburgh specialists. He loves introducing visitors to the history and stories of Edinburgh's past.
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