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Carrera, Urray, Muir-of-Ord
Ross-Shire, IV6 7UL


Tel: +44 (0)1463 870642
Fax: +44 (0)1463 871682

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Keith, Jan
 
Languages : ENGLISH
Speciality : Cruise Ships, Gardens
Day Coach Tours, Itinerary Planning, Welcome Services
 
I have 10 years experience of tour guiding working at home and abroad working with all age groups, large and small.

These include all forms of guiding e.g. Welcome Services, Planning Itineraries, Escorting Groups, Scenic railway tours, golfing groups, distilleries, castles and gardens, historic sites, local wildlife, and working with cruise liner tours both on shore and on board. I also arrange entertainment packages to include traditional music, song and dance - haggis, neeps etc!

My own interests include singing, travel, cooking, the theatre, making knitted toys and walking with my 3 dogs . I'm a people person with a good sense of fun!

 



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Tigh-na del Plata
Dulnain Bridge
PH26 3LS
Morayshire

Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1479 873653
Mobile: +44 (0)7971 828232

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Lambie, Rosana
 
Languages : SPANISH, ENGLISH
Speciality : British and Hispanic literature and multicultural matters
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
The fascination with Scotland started as a student of English, back in Argentina where I originally come from. Little did I know then, that a few years later, I would be living in the heart of the Highlands, having such a wonderful landscape at my doorstep. Since moving here in 2002 I have been working as an interpreter for various whisky companies which organise whisky tours as part of their PR activities.

Over the next few years, my knowledge about Scottish history and culture increased and, being Spanish my mother tongue, I soon started guiding Spanish-speaking groups of tourists around the area, hoping they feel as fascinated with this wonderful place as I still do.
 



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2 Riverside Place, Alness,

Ross-shire  IV17 0QF

Tel: +44 (0)1349 884 618

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Lea, Christine
This member has her own web site HERE
 
Languages : ENGLISH
Speciality : Driver Guide (Minibus), Walking, Wildlife
Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking
PSV licence holder

I am a competent and experienced guide having spent many years leading groups on walking holidays in the Highlands. I was a Countryside Ranger for several years and therefore my interests lie in the environment and wildlife. It gives me great pleasure showing this beautiful country to visitors.

I am happy to organise and take groups/ individuals on walking holidays in the Scottish Highlands. This could be for one day up to a week. I have a PSV driving licence (mini-bus). I am also available for driver/guiding

 


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114 Lochalsh Road
Inverness, IV3 5QS

Tel: +44 (0)1463 220 906

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McDonald, Skye
 
Languages : ENGLISH, conversational French, German
Speciality : Mountain and walking guide with MLTB Certificate. PSV licence holder
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
Brought up in Scone, Scotland's ancient capital, I now work out of its Highland Capital, Inverness, in summer. In winter I fly south with the ospreys and tour guide in Africa.

As a qualified mountain leader I specialise in guiding in the mountains, glens and along the coastline of the north west of Scotland. Walks vary from strenuous to gentle strolls; it is important to enjoy the countryside at your own pace.

I also driver/guide. With experience in adult education (albeit as a ceramicist!) I love to share the history, geography, fables and anecdotes of our rich heritage with our guests in Scotland.

 




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Tannachy Beag, Bogton Road
Forres, Moray IV36 3TW

Tel: +44 (0)1309 673855
Fax: +44 (0)7817 1066 62

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MacIver, Sandra
 
Languages : ENGLISH
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
Born and bred on a family farm then educated in Moray I spent most of my life there although my work took me throughout the Grampian Region. I worked for the last 33 years in different aspects of Scottish Law. I am passionate about encouraging visitors to see and experience the best (not necessarily the most expensive) about Scotland and our people. I try my hand at photography, golf, curling and skiing with varying degrees of success. I will assist with welcoming people into the area, tour guiding and itinerary planning for 1/2 and whole day tours which can include lowland walking or being escorted, farm and garden tours.
 



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25 Old Edinburgh Road
Inverness IV2 3HJ

Tel: +44 (0)1463 222 342
Mob: +44 (0)792 97 14 63

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Mackay, Donald
 
Languages : ENGLISH, conversational French and German
Speciality: Highland history and culture
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding
PVC licence holder
I was born in Inverness and was employed the Highland Council specialising latterly in database design, retiring in 2001. Since then I have been employed with Jacobite Cruise Inverness as a driver/guide.

For four generations my family devoted much time and energy to recording Highland history and I have continued this interest and have had a number of historical articles published in the local press. For 20 years I was honorary Secretary for the Inverness Civic Trust conservation society. I am also interested in the flora and fauna of the Highlands being, for many years, a member of the RSPB and SOC ornithological societies.
 




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Gael Connexions,

Camas a' Challtuinn, Ardgour
Fort William PH33 7AB

Mob: +44 (0)7769 922463

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MacLean, Colin G
This member has his own web site HERE
 

Languages : ENGLISH
Speciality : Hebrides, Lochaber, Mull and Iona

PSV licence holder (up to 53 seater coach)

Day Coach Tours, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking,
 
I was born in Glasgow, moved to Sutherland in 1969  to work as a Ferry Skipper at Kylesku, then Corran (Fort William). In between that, I've been a Coach Driver/Courier throughout the Highlands and Islands, with more than a passing interest in clan history. I am a Life Member of the Clan Maclean and lived for six years on Mull, where I drove a coach for my Chief . I take great pleasure in describing my country to visitors and have an in-depth knowledge of the flora and fauna and the built and natural landscape.
 




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Milton of Aberarder, Strathnairn
By Dores, Inverness, IV2 6UE


Tel: +44 (0)1808 521218
Fax: +44 (0)1808 521450
Mobile : +44 (0)7801 634357

 
Matheson, Kathleen
 
Languages : ENGLISH, German, French
Day Coach Tours, Welcome Services
 
I have been guiding now for very nearly twenty years – mostly in German or English, but occasionally in French too. I prefer to do one-day or two-day tours, here in the Highlands. Being an elected member of the Highland Council, and being married to a Highland farmer, I feel I have a good knowledge of the way of life, and culture of our area. I am also keen to recount some of the history and legend of the area, believing a good story essential to painting the picture of the Highlands of then and now.
 




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'Greenlees'
4a Wyvis Drive,
Nairn IV12 4SU


Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1667 459233
Mobile: +44 (0)7734 543548
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Mercer, Sandra
 
Languages : ENGLISH, German, French
Speciality : Cruise Ships
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, , Welcome Services
 
I graduated with an honours degree in German and French from Aberdeen University, during which I spent an academic year at the University of Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany, and went on to teach English in Lausanne, Switzerland. On my return to Scotland, I worked in the Scottish tourism industry at national and regional levels. Since moving to the Scottish Highlands in 1995, I have been tour guiding and lecturing in tourism. I specialise in German and French speaking markets, with a primary focus on cruise ships and corporate groups. Additionally, I act as local agent for ground-handlers organising shore excursions.
 


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Bracondene, 142 North Deeside Road, Milltimber, Aberdeen
AB13 0HL.

Tel : Tel. 01224 867564
Fax : 07749 065687

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Milne, Malcolm
This member has his own web site HERE
 
Languages : ENGLISH
Speciality : STGA Blue Badge Guide.
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking
 
For additional details please use the contact details displayed to the left.

 




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5 Seaton Cottages
The Dock, Avoch
Ross-Shire, IV9 8QE


Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1381 621851

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Mitchell, Sandy
This member has his own web site HERE
 

Languages : ENGLISH, German, French, some Dutch
Speciality : Driver guide, walking, wildlife

PSV Licence holder

Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
I have been a tour guide for almost 30 years. For 22 of these I operated my own holiday business, offering walking, wildlife and Scottish history trips – in the Scottish Highlands and Islands, Ireland and south-west USA.

I speak German, French and some Dutch. I have a full (D) bus licence and so can offer driver-guided tours in almost any size of vehicle. I also offer group and individual hiking programmes including special topics such as bird-watching, wildflowers, local history, the Picts, Scottish literature, castles and gardens. My other interests include Scottish heritage, dialects and literature, photography an geology.
 




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13 Ryebank, Rosemarkie
Black Isle, IV10 8XB


Tel:+44 (0)1381 620 947
Mobile: +44(0) 7770 690566


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Naismith, Ken
 
Languages : ENGLISH
Speciality : Mountains, Islands, Modern Scotland, Scottish Songs
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Walking,
 
I was born and have lived all my life in Scotland, the last 30 years in the Highlands around Inverness.I am a keen hill walker and have climbed all of the Munroes and Corbetts. I am also a Long Distance Cyclist and CTC Runs Leader I have a very good geographical knowledge of Scotland and its islands and love touring its countryside, visiting its unique attractions and sharing and explaining them to our guests.
 



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16 Beinn View
Conon Bridge
Ross-shire IV7 8DG


Mobile:+44 (0)7749 998 701


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Neilson, Bruce
 

Languages : ENGLISH, basic French
Speciality : Golfing holidays, own minibus

PSV Licence Holder

Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
I was born and brought up near Edinburgh and after a career in accountancy in southern England and the Middle East, retired to the Highlands, I ran a Bed & Breakfast in Dornoch for two years and now specialise in golf days for cruise ship passengers ( and crew) through Ocean Links Golf. I also organise shore-based golfing holidays, with sightseeing tours for non golfers.

This member has his own website www.ocean-links-golf.com
 



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20 Bruce ardens
Inverness , IV35EN


Tel: +44 (0)1463 22 47 82
Mobile: +44(0)7774541728


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Ross, Lilian
 
Languages : ENGLISH
Speciality : Scottish Culture, Storytelling and Song
Day Coach Tours
 
Born in rural Aberdeenshire, I was brought up with a rich tradition of song and storytelling. I have lived in the Highlands for twenty years and am a National Registered Storyteller and Traditional Singer. Last year whilst guiding for a cruise I was described as "a real Scottish woman". I enjoy sharing stories and songs that help to enlighten visitors on our ancient history and heritage. I love the west coast and Loch Ness and I will be storytelling on evening trips on Loch Ness this summer as well as other tour guide work. I look forward to meeting you.

This member has her own website www.lilian-ross.com
 



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10 Riverside
Foyers
Inverness IV2 6YH


Tel: +44 (0)1456 486628


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Schuster, Johanna
 
Languages : GERMAN
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
Originally from Offenbach/Germany, I moved to Scotland in 1994, trained with the Scottish Tour Guide Association, and have been guiding since 1995. While in the past my work predominantly comprised extended tours I now mainly guide day tours in the Highlands as well as the occasional 2-3 day tour. I am experienced in a wide variety of tours (general interest/study/agricultural etc.) and it is important to me to tailor my guiding to the groups' particular needs. I especially enjoy sharing with my groups what it is like to live in this wonderful country.
 



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Crannich Farm, Ardross,

Ross-shire IV17 0YD


Tel: +44 (0) 1349 854 411

Mob: +44 (0) 7780 682760.

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Simpson, Duncan
This member has his own web site HERE
 

Languages : ENGLISH

PSV licence holder

Day Coach Tours, Driver Guiding, Itinerary Planning
 
For additional details please use the contact details displayed to the left.
 



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14 Columba Court
Oban, PA34 5BC


Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1631 563077
Mobile : +44 (0)7751 103885

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Smith, Martyn
 
Languages : ENGLISH, German
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Itinerary Planning, Walking, Welcome Services
 
For additional details please use the contact details displayed to the left.
 



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Tel: +44 (0)7737 346734


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Tack, Konstanze
 
Languages : GERMAN, English
Day Coach Tours, Extended Coach, Itinerary Planning, Welcome Services
 

German Born - Scottish by Design

Bringing Scotland to Life - Past and Present

with (His-)Story and Anecdote

Scottish Isles and Mainland, Northern England

Day or Extended Tours

 



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