Meet Our Team

John wanted something different from the generic tours he saw around him: smaller groups, more memorable experiences and guides with real personality.

The people, the experiences, Scotland's landscapes, the laughs, and perhaps some haggis along the way.

Sharing landscapes and stories while meeting people from all over the world.

Learning something new, discovering places that stir an emotional response and forming connections with people along the way.

He loves Scotland and jumped at the chance to share his home country with visitors from around the world.

Great locations, great people and, importantly, plenty of Scottish banter.

A career in hospitality often had Dan recommending places to guests. Guiding gave him the chance to actually take people there.

History, scenery, a good walk and perhaps a pint in the pub at the end of the day.

Guiding gave Derek the chance to explore more of his own country while sharing it with people from elsewhere.

The remoteness of the Highlands and the people you share the experience with.

“It’s hard to choose a favourite, but I’ll go for Duntulm Castle.”

“Its location is stunning, sitting on the headland, surrounded by the sea and open to all the elements that Skye can offer. Add seals, seabirds, buzzards and eagles, and this spot is very special.”

It combines living in Scotland, travelling, learning and meeting people from all over the world.

Winding northern roads, lochs, traditional music and finishing somewhere with an old candlelit pub.

“Meeting people from around the world, sharing stories and having a laugh. I enjoy bringing history to life, making connections with the present and finding the right piece of music for the occasion.”

“The places where history happened, and how the landscape shaped it. I enjoy getting beyond the usual tourist stories, throwing in a few surprises and finding an excuse to play some Peat & Diesel.”

Sharing his enthusiasm for Scotland's landscapes, culture and history in a relaxed, friendly group with plenty of laughs.

Taking people into Scotland's rugged landscapes and seeing their reaction the first time.

Skara Brae in Orkney, a remarkably preserved Neolithic village around 5,000 years old.

A cèilidh: traditional music, dancing and a lot of laughter.

Loch Ness and the Isle of Skye, for landscapes that show Scotland at its most dramatic.

Dunfermline Abbey and the extraordinary part it has played in Scottish history over many centuries.

The Isle of Arran: castles, beaches, mountains, standing stones, food and whisky on one fairly small island.

The Blue Men of the Minch, mysterious beings said to live in the waters between the mainland and the Outer Hebrides.

Scotland's western islands, particularly Skye and the Isle of Arran.

Scottish folklore, mysterious creatures and the strange legends hidden among the lochs, mountains and glens.

Scotland's extraordinary scenery and the sheer variety packed into one country.

Well-told history, dramatic weather and the landscapes of the Highlands.