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14/12/2024

Bedecked, bedazzling and beautiful. Glasgow's wonderful architecture really shines at Christmas.

28/08/2024

The Calmac ferries are such an iconic sight. Lifeline service to the most remote islands and the means by which visitors reach some of Scotland's most beautiful, remote and cultural areas. This is the 'Isle of Mull' ferry leaving Craignure on the Isle of Mull this evening. ,

23/08/2024

Images of Inverness at dusk. My favourite Scottish city after my home town of Glasgow.

05/08/2024

It doesn't matter how many times I go to meet a cruise ship in a Scottish port, I always get a wee burst of pride and excitement when I first see the ship.

This is the Norwegian Dawn on Friday in port at Greenock just down river from Glasgow.

I guided a group of guests from the States on a scenic tour around five Scottish lochs. I was a little bit disappointed for them as it was a rainy day, but they assured me they enjoyed the rain and respite from the 40 degrees plus heat they had left behind at home.
Hearing visitors' experiences of Scotland is one of the great pleasures of my job.

09/07/2024

Another wonderful tour to thel isle of Skye this weekend. Stunningly beautiful every time.

22/06/2024

A few highlights from last week's tour of Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness and Skye with a great group of teachers from the States travelling with . We had such a lot of fun.

16/06/2024

This week I'm touring Skye, Inverness, Edinburgh and Glasgow with a great group of school teachers from the States who are travelling with Bookbag Tours. On Tuesday a grey day on the isle of Skye was brightened by splashes of colour in the grounds of Dunvegan Castle, home to the mysterious Fairy Flag, the most treasured possession of the Clan MacLeod. There is more than one version of the origin of the flag but it is believed to have been given by the fairies and when it is unfurled it has the power to protect the clan from harm. However like all the best fairy stories, its powers can only be invoked three times. It has been used twice to bring victory for clan during two major battles. Will it ever be needed again to help the MacLeod's and what will happen if it is unfurled for a third time?

14/06/2024

The famous Leakey's Second Hand Bookshop in Inverness- the best way to ride out a Friday afternoon thunderstorm in while waiting for guests.

20/05/2024

A perfect day to visit Culzean Castle in Ayrshire with a group of lovely guests from the Norwegian Dawn, in port at Greenock today.

01/04/2024

Last week I spent two nights in Glencoe on the way to and from the Isle of Skye for a few days holiday before the busy guiding season gets fully underway. The Spring weather meant the light and conditions in the glen seemed ever changingand my photographs tried to capture some of this. I hope I did it justice. Glencoe is stunningly beautiful, full of history and tragedy. It's also a place to walk, ski, climb, enjoy watersports and wildlife or just take in its beauty. When will you visit?

13/02/2024

We've had some pretty challenging weather through January and the first weeks of February but now the light is returning and signs of new life are everywhere.
One of the highlights of February in Scotland is the Snowdrop Festival where many castles, stately homes and gardens open their gates so we can enjoy the thousands of snowdrops that bloom at this time of year. On Sunday I visited Dunimarle Castle in the village of Culross in Fife and in spite of a gray gloomy day there was colour and life everywhere from the blooming snowdrops, rhodendrons, camellias and catkins. With birdsong everywhere, it really felt that the dark days of winter are behind us.
Time for you to think about a trip to Scotland? I'd be delighted to show you around. Just get in touch.

25/01/2024

Today Scotland and countries all over the world celebrate the birth of Robert Burns, Scotland's national bard (poet). Born in Ayrshire in 1759 into a farming family, he went on to write some of the world's best known poetry that challenged, celebrated, loved and derided all aspects of humanity. His poem 'Address to Haggis', celebrates haggis, a humble Scottish dish. It is the reason why haggis is served at Burns Suppers.
Burns never held back in challenging the establishment. The water jug in the photograph advertises Freedom Whisky and carries the words ' Freedom and whisky gang thegither, Tak aff yer dram'; a quote from his 1786 poem 'The Author’s Earnest Cry and Prayer – addressed to The Right Honourable and Honourable Scotch Representatives in the House of Commons’. Burns wrote this is response to legislation, the Scotch Distillery Act of 1786, which meant extra duty (tax) had to be paid on Scottish spirits exported to England, making it much more difficult for Scottish distillers to do business there.
In the poem Burns views whisky and whisky drinking as a national and individual right, and he attacks parliament for it's meddling that affects these rights. The final words of the poem appear on the water jug and are used as a toast at Burns Suppers and other events.
Happy Burns night to you, whether you're celebrating at an organised event or gathered at home with friends and family, have a great time and don't forget to 'tak aff yer dram'.

17/01/2024

Yesterday afternoon's moody snow clouds changed to brilliant sunshine and clear blue skies this morning at St Fillans, Loch Earn, Perthshire.

31/12/2023

In Scotland Hogmanay is 31st December, New Year's eve, an evening of celebration and anticipation for the new year to come.
In 2023 I have had the absolute pleasure and privilege of welcoming people from Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Israel, Malaysia, USA and UK. I have loved helping each and every one of you to get the best from your time in Scotland.
To each and every one of you, and to all of you who have viewed, liked and shared my page and my posts, a huge thank you. May 2024 be a peaceful, blessed and happy year for you all. X

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