Fraser Parkinson
Regional Qualification(s):
Scotland
Language(s):
English
Phone Number(s):
+44 (0)7515 389333
Contact guide
Introduction:
My name is Fraser Parkinson and as a Blue Badge Guide I take the greatest care ensuring that my guests experience of Scotland is interesting, fun and memorable.
I offer a range of customised tours, which can be specialised, thematic or a general smorgasbord of Scotland’s countryside, places and culture. Whether you require a driver guide for an extended tour, a step on guide or a guide for a walking tour for as little as half a day I will meet your needs with knowledge, skill, fun and courtesy.
My tours are informative and interesting but importantly they move at a pace that suits you and always come with a good degree of humour.
As a Scottish tourist guide, I have an excellent knowledge of all of Scotland including hidden corners as well as the main attractions. I am keen to present Scotland; its people; history; castles; landscapes, artists, writers, architecture; whisky and much more to you. I have a specific interest in Edinburgh and have produced several publications about our capital city.
If requiring a driver guide my vehicle is a comfortable extra-long Mercedes Viano with a maximum capacity of 6 guests.
My aim is to ensure that my guests leave Scotland with so many great memories and experiences that they’ll want to come back again and again.
Personal Interests:
| I love good story telling, meeting people, writing on local history, whisky. |
Special Interests:
| Architecture | Scotland has so much to offer in architecture which feature in a number of my books. |
| Food & Drink | Where do you start - whisky, gin, locally sourced foods - from fabulous shellfish to fish and chips. Whisky distilleries are my passion. |
| Castles & Palaces | Let me guide you around castles and palaces, whether ruins or grand houses, they often tell the story of Scotland and the local area. |
| History & Prehistory | You can't tour in Scotland without hearing the rich history that makes up the jig saw pieces of Scotland's story - its romantic, noble and bloody! It's full of heroes and villians. |
| Art/Paintings & Sculpture | Scotland has a wealth of fine art and sculpture both traditional and modern. As a graduate of drawing and painting I can take tour Scotland's art with you. |
| Walking Tours | Bespoke walking tours of grand squares and hidden corners are my specialism with the stories to go along with them. I'll go at your pace and interest. |
| Education | I am an ex Education Officer and often guide groups of students. I write local history books and contribute to newspaper stories and articles. |
| Environment | I am a holder of Green Tourism Gold Award in collaboration with a small team of Blue Badge Guides in Scotland. |
| Photography | Let's say I know some great spots. |
Driver Guide:
No
