I was born and raised in the Highlands, inheriting the mantle of Seanachaidh (or Storyteller) from my mother. From earliest times I learned the span of Highland history, culture, flora and fauna. I later studied Geography, Geology and Scottish History at Glasgow University.

Mixing these ingredients with Guide training, entertainment and humour allows me to create successful tours to some of the most stunning locations in the country. I am also qualified in Ancestral Tourism, and have written a number of books including "Roots of Stone" and "Culloden Tales". Why not take a trip in my fully-insured seven-seater?

At university, I studied French and Spanish and am qualified to guide in French. Having trained as a Blue Badge guide, I am happy to guide anywhere in Scotland and particularly enjoy extended tours but also city walking tours and driver-guiding.

A native Scot from the south west Highlands now living in Morayshire. I have worked for the Scottish Health Service and travelled frequently and extensively  throughout the Highlands for the past 20 years often orienting new employees to the region. I learned German over a period of 7 years as a soldier in the British army in Germany between 1965 and 1972. I am proud of our Highland heritage and culture and knowledgeable about its current social and economic situations.

I am an avid skier, a keen golfer and enjoy most outdoor activities. My interests include postage stamp collecting, historic buildings, my 5 grandchildren and classical music.

Over the next twenty years my knowledge and understanding of the history and culture of all things Scottish has made me much in demand for summer schools and lectures by some of Scotland’s Universities, both ancient and modern. Subjects ranging from whisky and water to Scottish Country Houses, Golf and Genealogy have entranced and entertained locals and visitors alike. I am a Blue Badge member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association, the only professional geologist to be fully qualified to guide throughout Scotland. I am also a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries of Scotland.

I was born and grew up in Germany and after graduating from Aberdeen University I have spent my professional life in Scotland, teaching in Secondary Schools and Further Education. A keen traveller myself, I feel privileged to meet people from other countries. I would like to give my guests a deeper insight into the Scottish way of life, touching on a variety of aspects such as family life, education and health care, culture, tradition and outdoor pursuits, employment and migration and how historic events have helped to shape modern day Scotland.

I have a great interest in the early Celtic peoples of Scotland and that romantic era before the Battle of Culloden when clan chiefs controlled the Highlands. My specialities are castles, battle sites and clan lands. I wrote the guidebook for Dunnottar Castle and the Colin Baxter book on Clans and Tartans. Born in the Borders, I now live near Inverness and provide driver/guiding all over Scotland. Winter months are spent arranging holidays for those visiting their clan lands or staying in Scottish castles. I write an occasional blog: 'Living with Clans and Castles'.

Born in Oban and brought up on the Isle of Skye, I graduated from Aberdeen University in 1990 with a degree in German Studies and subsequently lived and worked in Germany for a few years before returning to the Highlands where I now live in the Monadhliath Mountains with my family.  I offer day tours and like to share with my guests some of the history of our country as well as information on life in Scotland today.

Born and brought up in Southern Scotland, I have lived in the Highlands for over 30 years. My working background is in community work and in farming. I am now enjoying meeting people from other places and sharing my knowledge of the area.

I am interested in history and local culture, landscape and land use; also in giving visitors an insight into everyday life in the Highlands now.

I started guiding in the mid 1980's and since then have largely dealt with German speaking groups from Germany, Austria and Switzerland with the occasional English group. Back then there were mainly 7 day + coach tours covering much of the UK but particularly Scotland ( or Ireland) supplemented by occasional small driver guiding or larger incentive groups . Nowadays coach tours are shorter and concentrate more on Scotland and shore excursions from cruise ships calling at Scottish ports provide me with increasing business.

Whilst a guide is a jack of all trades my personal interests are Land Management/Farming/Forestry, Community Matters and IT.

I am a qualified Scottish Tour Guide Association Regional Affiliate.

I'm KATHLEEN DUNNETT. I was born in Perth (Scotland, that is!) but many of my family come from Inverness. Initially I worked as a travel agent; later I had my own travel agency. Since 1996 my main work has been guiding tours in Orkney and the Highlands.
You can find further information on my background here.

I was born in Edinburgh, capital of Scotland, and moved to the Highlands when I was quite young. After taking my first degree I worked in wildlife management and research for ten years. For several decades I ran various tour businesses out of Inverness and in Orkney.
You can find further information on my background here.

I co-ordinate guides for cruise ships and act as a port representation for ground handlers. I am also delighted to assist with tour planning and booking, leading historical sites walking tours (especially for universities), meet and greet services, organising corporate hospitality and special events (my specialised degree subjects are marketing and human resource and I hold a diploma in Management training CPD).