David Spooner
Regional Qualification(s):
Scotland
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
+44 07842 889109, +44 0131 618 1164, +1 206 359 0518
Website:
Contact guide
Introduction:
I love Scotland – it’s people, landscapes, history and wildlife. So much so that I upped sticks and moved here 30 years ago to seek work.
Now I share what I love with people who choose to have memorable, special experiences in this small but beautifully formed country. I have a passion for travel, history and interpreting events. Every day I learn from the questions offered by visitors, and see familiar sights through new eyes - no two days are the same.
Being based in Stirling I can meet you at any point to begin your Scottish tour as your driver guide or guide onboard a coach, train, or boat. I also really enjoy itinerary planning and understanding your requirements through phone or video conversations and correspondence beforehand.
Before training as a guide I was an exploration geologist, expedition leader to West African volcanoes and project manager implementing systems and business change for central and local government highways, utilities, social care, national apprenticeships and the Highland Cattle Society.
Personal Interests:
Edinburgh, Glasgow, Stirling |
Castles & Palaces |
Film Locations |
Geography and Geology |
History and Prehistory |
Whisky |
Archaeology, Birds & Animals, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, Churches & Cathedrals, Clan History, Education-Parent/Student Fam Trip, Folklore & Traditions, Genealogy & Ancestral Tourism, Hill Walking, Industrial Heritage, Inventions, Literature, Museums & Galleries, Naval History, Outdoor Pursuits, Outlander, Science, Rugby, Study Tours, Vikings, William Wallace, Lighthouses, Oil & Gas, Place Names, Renewable Energy, Jacobites, Highland Games, Country Houses & Stately Homes, Art |
Special Interests:
Geography & Geology | Interpreting the landscapes of three continents in one country, how geology influenced Scottish history and commerce. |
History & Prehistory | How new discoveries and connections constantly rework our understanding of life in Scotland from the Stone Age to now. |
Walking Tours | Edinburgh [UNESCO]: |
Endorsements:
Virtual Tours
Driver Guide:
No