MacLeod Highland Tours

21/12/2022

Nollaig Chridheal / Merry Christmas from MacLeod Highland Tours to all clients past and future. Let us look forward to another year of great tours around Scotland in 2023.

14/10/2022

MacLeod Highland Tours visits Kintyre, Islay and Jura. Photos show 1. Tarbert Castle, Kintyre. Here in 1098 Norwegian King Magnus Barelegs ordered his ship be portaged across the isthmus to claim Kintyre as a Hebridean island and therefore part of Norway under the terms of his treaty with the Scots. A feat repeated by King Robert the Bruce to fulfill a prophesy. Tarbert had a Royal garrison in Bruce's reign. 2. Finlaggan, Islay. One time seat of power of the Lords of the Isles where the Council of the Isles met. Islay is also famed for its whisky. 3. Tarbert, Jura. Ever wondered why the name 'Tarbert' appears at many places on Scottish maps. Well it is Gaelic for 'isthmus'. Logical when you see where the places with this name are. You can visit this less- known corner of the Highlands with MacLeod Highland Tours.

11/08/2022

"The trip was fantastic. Weeks later it is still being talked about amongst our group and I am certain that it will be for a long time yet.
Your organization, history and narrative were greatly appreciated along with all your hard work to make it such a memorable journey for our Clan."
Bob McNaughton, Ontario

26/07/2022

Members of Clan McNaughton at Dunderave Castle, traditional seat of their Chief. The visit was the finale of an eight day tour of Scotland organised by MacLeod Highland Tours. The large group along with me, Kevin John Tolmie as their guide travelled with Hamish Gordon Coaches.
The visit to Dundarave Castle was by special arrangement as it is not open to the public.

20/07/2022

MacLeod Highland Tours visits the magnificently refurbished Stirling Castle where you can meet characters from history. Here I met the English Ambassador. Maybe before long Scotland will again welcome an English Ambassador. Alba gu Brath!

06/07/2022

MacLeod Highland Tours visited Bannockburn. The scene of the greatest
victory of the Scots over the English. The victory against the odds was a
masterpiece of military tactics by our greatest ever King, Robert I,
better known as Robert the Bruce. It secured Scottish independence for
hundreds of years although of course the English did not gave up their
attacks. Was Clan MacLeod there? The answer is probably although we have
no proof. Tormod of Harris and Torquil of Lewis would have been expected
to provide men to the Lord of the Isles who had committed his Islesmen to
King Robert. Visit the site with MacLeod Highland Tours and soak up the
atmosphere which fills everyone of Scottish descent with pride.

02/07/2022

MacLeod Highland Tours visited the battlefield of Culloden. Scene of the last battle fought in Scotland, defeat for the Jacobites and the end of the traditional Highland way of life. The blue flag marks the Jacobite line. The stone has the name ‘Clan MacLeod’ carved on it. Near this spot the 120 MacLeods stood before their charge towards the Hanoverian line. Let me take you on your personal MacLeod Culloden experience.

16/05/2022

A great day spent hiking to Rubha an Dùnain. A Viking Canal, Iron Age fort (behind me in photo), Mesolithic chambered cairn and an abandoned village dating from the time of the Clearances. A richly historical location. Skye at its best. Allow two hours to get there, two hours to have lunch and explore and two hours back. Worth the effort.

25/03/2022

The sun is shining and it feels like spring with the daffodils all around. today is also the anniversary of the coronation of our greatest King Robert I (the Bruce) in 1306. I thought you might like to see a photo of my vehicle Una in her new macleodhighlandtours.scot vinyl outfit. Oh yes, that's me leaning on the bonnet (or hood as you might call it). Doune Castle behind, alias Castle Leoch to Outlander fans.

14/01/2022

Bliadhna Mhath Ur! Happy New Year! Have you recovered from Hogmanay? Taken the whisky out of the whisky and water at least for a wee while? I visited the Deep South (of Scotland) last week - the picturesque county of Kirkcudbright (p**n. Kir-coo-bray). The picture is of a little bay called Port Mary. In 1568 this was where Mary Queen of Scots departed her country forever. She went to exile, capture, imprisonment and eventual ex*****on on the orders of the English Queen Elizabeth. Near to here is the now ruined Abbey of Dundrennan. Believed to be where Mary took her last refreshment before departure. Would you like to visit Scotland and make your own historic journey? Your cousin and guide awaits!

31/12/2021

A Happy Hogmanay to all clients and colleagues. Best wishes for 2022. Just to remind you of how beautiful Scotland is, even in December, here is a photo of Glenfinnan taken last week. Slàinte!

23/12/2021

We had a great day out in the Highlands yesterday even on the day after the Winter Solstice with only six hours of daylight. Here intrepid travellers stop by frozen Loch Kinardochy in the heart of Perthshire. After sunset the day was completed by a visit to Blair Athol Distillery. You don't need daylight to sample whisky!
Slàinte agus Nollaig Chridheil to clients past present and future.

16/11/2021

If you don't have much time and you want to travel only a short distance into the Highlands, you can still see some great sights - even in November. This is my recent photo of lovely Loch Lubnaig in the Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. This is not MacLeod Country but the land of the MacGregors. Rob Roy MacGregor was an infamous outlaw and rebel but he was outwitted by a MacLeod when he ventured into our territory. Want to hear the story? Then come on tour with me -see www.macleodhighlandtours.scot.

30/10/2021

I am pleased to announce MacLeod Highland Tours new vehicle is on the road and has already taken a group of five on a day trip to Alnwick Castle. The spacious and comfortable Hyundai i800 can seat as many as seven passengers and is ideal for touring Scotland. I hope to welcome you on board for your tour soon.

30/07/2021

Great News that the Scottish Government has announced Americans who have been double-vaccinated against COVID-19 and have a negative PCR test just prior to departure can now visit Scotland. A second PCR test will be necessary on arrival. When you think about taking that postponed vacation please search www.macleodhighlandtours.scot. I look forward to welcoming my cousins home.

The word is Scottish Gaelic, the traditional language of the Highlands and means ‘’welcome’’ and I welcome you to MacLeod Highland Tours. I am an independent provider of tour guide services. My specialism is Clan MacLeod and so people who have an interest in the MacLeod Clan and our ancient ...

23/07/2021

Thank you to everyone who has ''Liked'' MacLeod Highland Tours. I hope to be on the road again soon with pictures and videos to show.

07/07/2021

07/06/2021

Kevin admires one of the best views in Scotland near Loch Linnhe

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07/06/2021

Kevin speculates on the chance of the Monster appearing from the mist!

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07/06/2021

Kevin Tolmie takes a walk by the shore of the Firth of Tay and talks about the local geography.
https://youtu.be/qaDBjcd20Bo
https://www.macleodhighlandtours.scot/videos/firth-of-tay-walk/

Kevin Tolmie tales a walk by the shore of the Firth of Tay and talks about the local geography.

04/06/2021

Lovely Dunderave Castle on the shore of Loch Fyne. Once home of the MacNaughton chiefs and still inhabited. Loch Fyne famous for quality seafood.

21/05/2021

A nice drone video of the lovely wee island of Fladda. You can walk to the island on a path made by Calum MacLeod (of Calum's Road fame) and his brother. Be careful if you cross, remember it is a tidal island! Raasay is on the itinerary of the Great MacLeod Tour although you do not have to do the hike to Fladda! Thanks to Isle of Raasay for the video.

01/05/2021

A view of Uig Mangersta in Lewis. Doesn't it make you want to be there? Thanks to Chris Murray for the photo.

23/04/2021

View from east shore of Loch Awe. Looking at Fraoch Eilean, Pass of Brander and a crannog. What's a crannog? Watch the video on my web site to find out about crannogs and others points of interest here. Click on link below.

https://www.macleodhighlandtours.scot/news/macleod-highland-tours-at-loch-awe/

16/04/2021

Today is the 275th anniversary of the Battle of Culloden. The National Trust for Scotland are calling for the site to be given UNESCO World Heritage status to protect it from development from the encroaching city of Inverness. My thanks to the 1745 Association for the picture. I am looking forward to taking visitors to the battle site again soon.

24/03/2021

Did you catch BBC Alba last night (Tuesday 23 March) for the second programme in this series. Kate Macleod is a young woman from the Isle of Lewis who loves the sea and has progressed from wild swimming to swimming with a mono-fin to now being a real-life mermaid complete with her mermaid tail made in the USA. Even if you don't understand Gaelic and can't be bothered to read the English sub-titles, you will love the pictures above and below the coastal waters of Lewis.
Worth a watch on catch up
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-highlands-islands-56359621

Kate MacLeod can be found swimming in seas and lochs around the Western Isles in summer - and winter.

15/03/2021

Relive the history of The Clan MacLeod on our Great MacLeod Tour
http://www.macleodhighlandtours.scot/great-macleod-tour/