Introduction:

Many thanks for visiting my profile page.
My guiding career began back in 2017 following a change in life style by leaving a long-distinguished career in Corporate Finance behind and embracing myself in the Adventure Travel Sector when I started guiding walking holidays in the Scottish Highlands (which I still continue to do and thoroughly enjoy).
In recent times I have obtained the Blue Badge Qualification through the Scottish Tourist Guide Association thus carrying the privilege to operate as a professional guide anywhere in my beloved country

I am from the small picturesque town of Dunblane, an ideal location for a Scottish Guide to be based being located just a few miles from the historical city of Stirling and its dominant castle but also conveniently located in terms of both Edinburgh and Glasgow to allow me to perform sightseeing and walking tours.

My home is only 10 miles from the border of the Loch Lomond & Trossachs National Park (currently only one of two in the country) & The Scottish Highlands again providing excellent opportunities to introduce visitors to the stunning and picturesque landscape that Scotland offers.

In terms of guiding services, I am delighted to offer the following:

• Half Day and Full Day Tours walking tours – Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, St Andrews & Stirling.
• Extended Tours throughout Scotland
• Tour Manager Services.
• Driver Guiding (via a hired vehicle to suit your needs)

INTERESTS
My interests are wide and varied but here a just a few highlights along with my favourite topics and places.
HISTORY: Roman, Wars of Independence (William Wallace, Robert the Bruce), Stewart Dynasty (Mary Queen of Scots), Scottish Reformation, & Jacobite Period.
CASTLES & PALACES: Edinburgh, Stirling, Doune, Glamis, Falkland, St Andrews
CHURCHES: St Giles, Greyfriars Kirk, Glasgow Cathedral, Dunblane Cathedral, Paisley Abbey.
SPORT: Football, Golf, Rugby, Athletics.
TV /FILM. The Crown, Outlander, Braveheart, Outlaw King
MUSIC: Modern Scottish, Bagpiping, Ceilidhs.

In addition to being a Blue Badge Guide I can also offer additional guiding services as a qualified Mountain Leader.
This allows me to provide guided hiking off the beaten track including the uplands areas of the country and of course The Highlands.
My knowledge of hiking in Scotland is extensive with over 30 years of experience covering its mountains, glens, lochs and the majority of its many Islands. During this period, I have summitted all of Scotland’s 282 major peaks over 3,000ft.
In accordance I hold the appropriate insurance and extended First Aid qualification to cover this particular type of activity.