The Hairy Coo - Scottish Highland Tours

10/06/2024

📯Recruiting Now! We have an exciting opportunity!😃

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure like no other with The Hairy Coo! With an OTE earning potential of £35,000-£43,000 per annum, this opportunity is too good to miss!

Do you have what it takes to be a PCV Driver Guide or a Driver at The Hairy Coo? If yes, waste no time! Send us your CV!

📸 - Michael, Driver Guide

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01/04/2024

That was fun - did we fool you?! 🫣 April Fools! No petting experience here - the haggis will continue to roam in the wild 😉

Embark on a journey like no other with our latest tour addition - the Scottish Highland Haggis Petting Experience! Starting April 31st, you can reconnect with these majestic creatures, long and short-haired haggi, brought back from the brink of extinction. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the Scottish Highlands and create unforgettable memories with our exclusive haggis interaction. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this incredible conservation effort - book your tour now and experience the wonder of the Scottish Highland Haggis Petting Experience! Who’s looking forward to this?!

11/03/2024

🚌🧡 We're thrilled to unveil the newest members of our fleet, Daisy and Laura! In a nod to our roots, we've brought back the iconic bright orange buses that were once synonymous with our brand.

These vibrant beauties are impossible to miss with their eye-catching bright orange exteriors. As they join our family, they bring with them a promise of comfort, reliability, and efficiency, ensuring an even better travel experience for all our passengers.

Out on their maiden voyage tomorrow, keep an eye out for their cheerful presence on the streets, and be sure to experience the joy of travelling in style with us. Welcome Daisy and Laura – your new partners on the road to unforgettable experiences! 🧡🚌

05/03/2024

🎉 Get ready to double the fun with our EXCITING new 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands & Oban Tour! 🎉

🚐 Hop aboard our comfortable tour vehicle as we take you on an unforgettable adventure, exploring picturesque lochs, rugged mountains, and historic sites along the way.

🌿 Day 1: Discover the beauty of Loch Lomond, delve into the history of the West Highlands and prepare to be awestruck by the majestic landscapes, towering peaks, and historic castles that define the region. Day one concludes with a relaxing overnight stay in Oban, a coastal gem known for its seafood delights and charming atmosphere

🏰 Day 2: Witness the iconic Glenfinnan Viaduct, made famous by the Hogwarts Express in the Harry Potter series, enjoy a dram, and immerse yourself in the rugged beauty of Glencoe, with its dramatic glacial valleys and steep mountain slopes. Indulge in Scotland’s natural wonders and rich history on this two-day odyssey through some of its most iconic destinations.

📅 Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable escape into the heart of Scotland's natural wonders. Book your spot now and create memories that will last a lifetime!

👉 Book Now: https://www.thehairycoo.com/2-day-loch-lomond-west-highlands-glencoe-oban-tour/

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Experience the BEST of the Scottish Highlands on this quintessential 2-day tour.

14/02/2024

📯Recruiting Now!

Get ready for an exhilarating adventure like no other with The Hairy Coo! With an OTE earning potential of £35,000-£43,000 per annum, this opportunity is too good to miss!

Do you have what it takes to be a PCV Driver Guide or a Driver at The Hairy Coo? If yes, waste no time! Send us your CV or call us now at 0131 212 5026 for more information.

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31/12/2023

04/12/2023

🌟 Exciting Announcement! 🌟 We're thrilled to unveil our newest adventure – the 2-Day Loch Lomond, West Highlands & Oban Tour! 🏞️✨ Launching in March 2024, get ready for a breath-taking journey through the heart of Scotland's stunning landscapes.

🚍 Hop on board as we explore the majestic Loch Lomond, surrounded by awe-inspiring mountains and charming villages. 🏔️ Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of the West Highlands, where every turn reveals a story waiting to be discovered.

🏰 In Oban, embrace the coastal beauty and indulge in the freshest seafood while enjoying the vibrant atmosphere of this picturesque town. 🦞🌊

📅 Mark your calendars and join us on this unforgettable 2-day escape! Whether you're a nature enthusiast, history buff, or simply seeking a weekend getaway, this tour promises memories that will last a lifetime. 🗺️🌈

🎟️ Limited spots available, so secure your seat now! Stay tuned for more details on itinerary, pricing, and special surprises along the way. 🎉

Discover the breathtaking beauty of Scotland's Highlands on an unforgettable tour from Edinburgh with The Hairy Coo. Enchanting experiences await. Book now!

01/11/2023

Looking for a reliable and comfortable coach service for your private hire needs? Look no further than The Hairy Coo

Our coaches are equipped with all the latest amenities to make your journey as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. From air conditioning to reclining seats to charging point, we have everything you need for a stress-free journey. Whether you're planning a day trip, a corporate event, or a wedding, our modern fleet of coaches between 9 - 53 seats means we can cater for all groups and sizes. With experienced and professional drivers, we ensure that you arrive at your destination on time and in style.

We offer competitive pricing to suit your budget. So why wait? Contact us today to book your coach for your next private hire event and experience the best in comfort, reliability, and professionalism! Email us at - [email protected]

15/08/2023

We still have a few spaces available for Thursday’s 1-Day Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Coast & Scottish Borders Tour.

Receive 10% off with code SUMMER

Book tickets here;

https://thehairycoo.com/tours/1-day-alnwick-castle-northumberland-coast-scottish-borders/?fh-u=696a2022-1faa-4e0a-bda0-113bc0b42060

09/08/2023

☀️ SUMMER COMPETITION☀️

Due to popular demand our 1-Day Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Coast & Scottish Borders tour is back for the summer!

🧡 To celebrate we are giving away 2 Adult tickets - All you have to do is like and share this post! 🧡 The winner will be selected on Sunday 13th August and announced on 14th August!

✨The first 100 people to book through our website can receive 10% off with code SUMMER ✨ *if you book and then win the competition you will be refunded the full amount*

Good luck to everyone! 🍀

17/07/2023

Working hard through a busy summer! Lots of bookings coming through so book now to avoid disappointmooont! 🧡

01/04/2023

Did we fool you?! APRIL FOOLS! Unfortunately we will be staying firmly on land for the foreseeable!

Hairy Coo-pter tours! Launching June 31st 🚁

31/03/2023

✨ Calling all Harry Potter fans!!! If you are looking for Easter Holiday plans then look no further! Our 1-Day Alnwick Castle, Northumberland Coast & Scottish Borders tour is running for ONE DAY ONLY on the 9th of April. Come on tour with us to see the filming location of Hogwarts, learn how to cast spells and fly on broomsticks! Limited tickets available so visit www.thehairycoo.com/1-day-Alnwick-castle-northumberland-and-Scottish-borders-tour/ to book now!

21/03/2023

WE ARE HIRING!

PCV Driver Guide for Bus Tours.

The Hairy Coo

Edinburgh EH6

OTE £35000-£40000 per annum

Are you qualified to drive buses, have a valid CPC card? If yes then please read on.

Experience the best of Scotland with The Hairy Coo!!

Founded in 2010 and have been welcoming travellers from all around the world ever since, The Hairy Coo’s focus has always been to provide informative and entertaining tours around Scotland showcasing the country in all its splendour. We are an award winning tour company and a 5 Star rated company on TripAdvisor and we are pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and highly motivated team members to drive and guide our tours for 2023 and beyond.

We run scheduled day tours, multi-day tours as well as private tours and will provide full training to ensure that you have the necessary tools to conduct your own successful tours. Driving around Scotland on a variety of vibrantly coloured and different sized buses you will be equipped with knowledge as well as humorous and personal anecdotes to share where you can provide an exceptional and memorable experience for our customers.

So, if you are looking for a rewarding new career in tourism or perhaps looking for a new challenge, tired of working in busy city centres or even bored of sitting looking out of the office window, why not make the stunning Scottish countryside your office instead?

To join our team and hit the ground running it is necessary that you have the following:

- A current UK or European D or D1 driving licence (PSV) that allows you to drive buses and minibuses.
- An up to date Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) card.
- A Digital Driving Card (tacho card).

What we desire from you:

- To be fluent in English, have excellent customer care and communication skills which is essential to ensure you are successful in your role.
- An obvious passion and enthusiasm for Scotland that exudes as you seamlessly guide and navigate your way around the country on tour.
- Flexibility, we conduct tours 7 days a week so working some weekend is expected with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year Day.
- Willingness to be able to conduct multi-day tours where you will be provided with overnight accommodation paid for by the company.
- Be able to work as part of a team and liaise with the support staff when needed.
- To be able to get to our yard in the Leith area of Edinburgh in adequate time in order for you to be able to do your daily bus checks before heading to our departure point.

What we can do for you:

- Provide fully paid driver training.
- Annual OTE earnings of OTE £35000-£40000 per annum
- Fully Paid holidays that are accrued as you work.
- ‘Smart Pension’ enrolment.
- Incremental loyalty bonus that rises year on year.
- Meal allowance for evening meals on multi-day tour.
- Branded uniform provided.
- Safe parking onsite at our yard.
- Successful applicants will be offered a role and will be offered a probationary contract. Providing you meet the necessary standards and requirements needed that suit you and the company, you will move on to a contract where you are paid guaranteed hours as a minimum. During the high season the minimum is 40 hours you will be expected to work per week paid at our generous hourly rate which equates to 3 or 4 days’ work depending on the tours you have been assigned. Our tours and rotas are designed to ensure that you meet the necessary breaks and rest periods needed.

So, if you think you have what it takes to be a successful in your role then The Hairy Coo could be for you. Please send us your CV or call 0131 212 5026 for more info.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme
Commission pay
Loyalty bonus
Performance bonus
Tips
Yearly bonus
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: THC2023

21/03/2023

WE ARE HIRING!

PCV Driver Guide for Bus Tours.

Edinburgh EH6

OTE £35000-£40000 per annum

Are you qualified to drive buses, have a valid CPC card? If yes then please read on.

Experience the best of Scotland with The Hairy Coo!!

Founded in 2010 and have been welcoming travellers from all around the world ever since, The Hairy Coo’s focus has always been to provide informative and entertaining tours around Scotland showcasing the country in all its splendour. We are an award winning tour company and a 5 Star rated company on TripAdvisor and we are pleased to announce that we are currently recruiting for enthusiastic and highly motivated team members to drive and guide our tours for 2023 and beyond.

We run scheduled day tours, multi-day tours as well as private tours and will provide full training to ensure that you have the necessary tools to conduct your own successful tours. Driving around Scotland on a variety of vibrantly coloured and different sized buses you will be equipped with knowledge as well as humorous and personal anecdotes to share where you can provide an exceptional and memorable experience for our customers.

So, if you are looking for a rewarding new career in tourism or perhaps looking for a new challenge, tired of working in busy city centres or even bored of sitting looking out of the office window, why not make the stunning Scottish countryside your office instead?

To join our team and hit the ground running it is necessary that you have the following:

A current UK or European D or D1 driving licence (PSV) that allows you to drive buses and minibuses.
An up to date Certificate of Professional Competency (CPC) card.
A Digital Driving Card (tacho card).
What we desire from you:

To be fluent in English, have excellent customer care and communication skills which is essential to ensure you are successful in your role.
An obvious passion and enthusiasm for Scotland that exudes as you seamlessly guide and navigate your way around the country on tour.
Flexibility, we conduct tours 7 days a week so working some weekend is expected with the exception of Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year Day.
Willingness to be able to conduct multi-day tours where you will be provided with overnight accommodation paid for by the company.
Be able to work as part of a team and liaise with the support staff when needed.
To be able to get to our yard in the Leith area of Edinburgh in adequate time in order for you to be able to do your daily bus checks before heading to our departure point.
What we can do for you:

Provide fully paid driver training.
Annual OTE earnings of OTE £35000-£40000 per annum
Fully Paid holidays that are accrued as you work.
‘Smart Pension’ enrolment.
Incremental loyalty bonus that rises year on year.
Meal allowance for evening meals on multi-day tour.
Branded uniform provided.
Safe parking onsite at our yard.
Successful applicants will be offered a role and will be offered a probationary contract. Providing you meet the necessary standards and requirements needed that suit you and the company, you will move on to a contract where you are paid guaranteed hours as a minimum. During the high season the minimum is 40 hours you will be expected to work per week paid at our generous hourly rate which equates to 3 or 4 days’ work depending on the tours you have been assigned. Our tours and rotas are designed to ensure that you meet the necessary breaks and rest periods needed.

So, if you think you have what it takes to be a successful in your role then The Hairy Coo could be for you. Please send us your CV or call 0131 212 5026 for more info.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Free parking
On-site parking
Store discount
Schedule:

Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:

Bonus scheme
Commission pay
Loyalty bonus
Performance bonus
Tips
Yearly bonus
Experience:

Driving: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: THC2023

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03/03/2023

Exciting news!

The first 100 people to book our new and improved Stirling Castle, Kelpies & Loch Lomond tour will receive 20% off with promo code STIRLING20

This is valid for any Stirling tour this year! RUN don’t walk to take advantage of this incredible deal 🧡

https://www.thehairycoo.com/1-day-stirling-castle-kelpies-and-loch-lomond-tour/

21/12/2022

A huge thank you for choosing to travel with The Hairy Coo in 2022. We have enjoyed creating memories of Scotland for you.

We wish everyone a very Merry Christmas. 🎄

09/09/2022

It is with great sadness that we join with the nation in mourning the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

01/07/2022

Here is Hairy Mairi our Heilan' Coo mascot with her very own Beechwood magic wand…. (okay it's a spurtle porridge stirrer but it still does the job) 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Mairi holds a magical dreamcatcher made by one of our lovely passengers and given to her via our guide, “The Tartan Rose”, as a thank you for such a fabulous tour.
Lovely gesture from our guest….

31/05/2022

With the Jubilee celebrations this week, we want to celebrate our very own royalty within the Hairy Coo herd.

John, our King in the North is looking forward to welcoming you on tour.

Tours are booking up quickly. Please make sure you purchase your tickets to avoid disappointment.
We hope to see you on tour soon!

08/05/2022

There is nothing better than amazing photos from a recent 3 day trip to Skye sent to us by a lovely client..
The Hairy Coo like making special memories for everyone who joins us on tour.
Hopefully we will welcome you on tour soon.

02/05/2022

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Hairy Coo Fans

We need a few new driver/guides, minibus drivers and support staff here in Edinburgh! Come join us, explore Scotland and take some of our lovely Coo enthusiasts with you. Way more fun than the average 9 to 5 or driving through Town all day.

30/04/2022

Happy Sunny Saturday Coo Fans.
For those of you travelling on our 1 Day Loch Ness, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands tour today, are about to set off in the Lovely Margo and your driver/guide today is one of our best The Amazing Scott.
Please post any pics and tag us . Have a great tour folks.

The Hairy Coo Team

22/04/2022

HAPPY FRIDAY!! Hairy Coo fans
Here are some pics of Sarah up in Skye yesterday on day 2 of her 3 day tour With Scott and his passengers for the trip.
Amazing Weather out there!
Book your trips now folks they are fast filling up.

18/04/2022

Good Morning Coo Fans
Today is a Moooonumental day for us here.
We have for the 1st time been able to have 3 Loch Ness Tours going on the same Day. Mandy and Hazel are leading the charge joined by a new lady joining the Fleet. Laura makes her Coo debut this week.
Your drivers today are Ryan, Party Marty and Rose.

The King in The North, John is about to set off on a 3 day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour.

Give the guys a toot and a wave , tag us in your pics and enjoy the tours.

The Hairy Coo Team