Strachan Tours

31/08/2024

Visited this lovely little 'Covenanters' church in Larkhall today with a couple from USA who are researching their family history. Rev Fiona Anderson et al showed us all some lovely hospitality with a tour of the church, an explanation of it's history and tea/cakes in the church hall that was all very much appreciated. It was great to meet such a lovely group of people.

26/08/2024

I've not posted on here for a while but I have a sad announcement to make; Stuart, my very good friend and fellow guide passed away earlier this month after a long battle with a cruel illness and was laid to rest today. Stuart was one of the nicest people that I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and working with. He graced everyone with his kindness, courteous attitude and his wealth of experience. He will be very sadly missed. May he now Rest in Peace.

10/05/2020

Unable to travel at moment? Come with me on this short video tour; Episode 2 of Paul’s Mini Tours of . This week I'm heading North to the of and one of the most amazing castles in UK
Click below to watch (ensure Sound on and large screen if possible...Enjoy😊) https://youtu.be/yfnjSnk2I2s

This short 4 minute video takes you on a journey to the County of Sutherland in Scotland and in particular Dunrobin Castle, one of the most amazing castles i...

01/05/2020

Since we’re unable to offer tours at present I've taken the opportunity to create some virtual tours for your enjoyment and information. Please click the link below to watch the first in a series of 5 minute video tours.

If you like what you see in the video please give it a like on our YouTube channel and a like to our page here or at www.facebook.com/allscotlandtours
Please also feel free to leave a review or post a little positive comment.🙏That would be much appreciated, Thank You

This video started as a little project during the Coronavirus Lockdown in April 2020 and is designed to bring a little bit of Scotland to you during a period...

22/04/2020

Coronavirus Lockdown Week #5 – Hi Folks, Hope you are all staying well. Resisting cabin fever here and unable to operate so I thought I would share my local area with you. I'm now beginning to appreciate some of the good things coming from this lockdown. For example, having time to walk and explore places that I wouldn’t normally have time to visit. Earlier this week, I decided to start exploring the sheltered streets of Tayport where I live mainly because it’s been a wee bit windy. I was surprised to find that Tayport received a Gold Award last year for Best small town in Fife! I also discovered a few new businesses and places I was completely unaware of. As you might expect most places are closed at present and unfortunately many businesses may struggle to survive or get back to normality after this crazy period is over. So, I thought it might be helpful to post some pics and info for general awareness of the facilities in my local area.

What facilities and interesting places do you have near you that might be worth visiting when this is all over?

My walk on Monday evening took me by the following;
3 Playparks
1 Skatepark
1 Tennis Club (3 floodlit courts)
www.facebook.com/Tayport-Tennis-Club-488486007881064/

1 Community Garden
1 Indo-pak tandoori takeaway (still operating)
zarabaltihouse.com

1 Chinese takeaway
https://www.facebook.com/NewShanghaiTayport/

1 18 hole Golf Course & Club (13th oldest in world, founded in 1817) www.scotscraiggolfclub.com

1 Scout Group Hut (1st Tayport – 37th Fife)

1 Distillery www.tayportdistillery.com

1 Large manufacturing site - Scott & Fyfe Ltd,
A synthetic textile Manufacturer and biggest employer in town
http://www.scott-fyfe.com

1 New Community Hall - The Larick Centre - Grand opening was due to be 21st March but now postponed
Refer www.tayportct.org.uk

2 Grocery Stores
Links Stores, 3 Links Rd N, Tayport DD6 9EB
Coop, Nelson Street

1 Medium sized Manufacturing facility
Foodmek Ltd (Food processing Machinery and Engineering Manufacturer) www.foodmek.co.uk/

1 BMX Cycle Track

1 Holiday Park
tayportlinkscaravanpark.co.uk

3 Outdoor Football Pitches (Tayport Common)

1 Football Ground
Home of Tayport Football Club aka Canniepairt www.tayportfc.org/

3 Small businesses at Shanwell Court Business Park
Tayport Distillery Tay Spirits Ltd
Harbour Boats Ltd
Scott Lawson Metal Fabrication

1 Pub (Tayport Arms aka The Pondy)
3-5 Nelson Street, Tayport, DD6 9DN
https://twitter.com/thepondy

1 Community Fire Station

1 Youth & Community Centre
The Dolphin Centre, named after the paddle-streamer PS Dolphin 1893-1920 that crossed the Tay River Between Tayport and Broughty Ferry
https://dolphintayport.org.uk/

1 Bowling Club - Scotscraig Bowling Club
Dougall Street, Tayport
www.facebook.com/ScotscraigBowlingClub/

1 War Memorial
1 Primary School
1 Burgh Chambers, 17 Queen Street, Tayport DD6 9JY
3 Churches;
Tayport Parish Church (built in 1843)
St Margarets of Scotland Episcopal Church and Church of our Lady, Star of the Sea (Roman Catholic Church)

1 Garage;
Willison Motors www.willisonmotors.co.uk/

03/04/2020

A nice heart warming video by Visit Scotland

We are all learning how precious life is in these difficult times. Life is enjoying a meal with friends and family. Life is roaming in the mountains and glen...

30/03/2020

Here's a blog post of St Andrews, written by one of our customers

If you are thinking about going to St Andrews, read my guide to find out more on where to stay. Hotels might be a budgetkiller, so why not rent a house?

17/03/2020

An interesting article which fills me with empathy in these troubled times!

Empathy & hospitality are two things that can be hard to go together. And in this age of COVID, now more than ever, empathy and hospitality for every guest.

12/03/2020

How we avoid here in Scotland 🕺🔥🎼😁

https://twitter.com/LexiiBlanco/status/1238072325200904194?s=20

“Meanwhile in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 https://t.co/pILoJjXuMv”

01/02/2020

First tour of the year today and I'm at Rosslyn Chapel with a family of 4 from Canada. We're on my Saturated in Secrets Tour.. Can't tell you anymore cos got to keep it secret!

22/01/2020

The funny thing about history is that we imagine that people didn't laugh in the old days, but of course they did, at stupid things. Terry Jones was one of the great inventors of stupid things and in particular Monty Python... Your mother was a Hampster, your father smelled of elderberries..etc etc. RIP Terry Jones

The life of the actor, writer and director who found fame as a member of the Monty Python team.

28/12/2019

Today is 140 years since Tay Rail Bridge disaster on 28th Dec 1879

🌉 140 years ago today, the Tay Rail Bridge disaster occurred when 75 people tragically lost their lives on the evening of December 28th, 1879 when a storm destroyed the bridge. The train the passengers were on fell into the cold waters of the Tay. The stumps from the old Tay Rail Bridge are the only things to remain 🌉

📍 Tay Rail Bridge
📸 Craig Doogan Photographer

24/12/2019

XMAS GREETINGS FAE SCOTLAND
A Heilan' Man's Toast!
Here's to all those that I love
Here's to all those that love me.
And here's to all those that love those that I love,
And all those that love those that love me.
Wishing ye a Merry Xmas and a guid New Year
and many may ye see.

06/11/2019

A wee bit of prep work today for future.. Attending digital tourism conference this afternoon Enjoyed this presentation by Vicki Miller.

12/10/2019

Little photo stop early this morning at Loch Laggan Dam, on route to Fort William.

02/10/2019

Bright ☀ yesterday and a Fab day with a lovely couple from Switzerland on my and land of a Royal Dynasty

16/09/2019

Oot'n'aboot today on my Declaration of Freedom Tour and its a lovely morning 🌞😊. First main stop is here at Arbroath Abbey built in 1178! A fabulous place to explore!

11/09/2019

Out and about on my Highland Experience tour yesterday.. we caught some Sheep dogs doing what they do best. Will be counting sheep tonight 🐑🐑🐑🐑🐑😀

05/09/2019

Last instalment of pics from a 7 day tour around Scotland, ended this week, with 2 lovely couples from South Carolina, US. It was a real pleasure to show these folks a little part of our beautiful country. I wish them the best luck on their return to US and hope that strength of Hurricane Dorian diminishes rapidly for them and everyone concerned! 🤞🙏

02/09/2019

Some pics from our tour around Isle of Skye yesterday.

30/08/2019

Congestion on the roads today.. Nose to Tail.. Its getting so bad here 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿.. One animal after another 🙄

14/08/2019

If you want to play the Old Course next year.. You better get booking. There's only a two week window for guaranteed T times ⛳

To apply to play the Old Course in 2020 we have four different categories for you to choose from with separate applications for each:

13/08/2019

Definitely NOT fake news! I highly recommend a visit to the Fringe Festival 😀
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-49318668

The festival tops a list of 500 must-do experiences in the UK compiled by travel guide Lonely Planet.

09/08/2019

Some photos from our day on the Isle of Mull. Part of a 4 day tour with group from US. Unfortunately did not all go to plan as inclemement weather forced cancellation of a Whale watching cruise I had prebooked but at least we had a wee road trip around West Side of Mull and through Calgary instead! (No not Calgary Canada, Calgary Isle of Mull 😁)

02/08/2019

Had to laugh today when one of my little passenger's said to his Mum.. "Apparently money does grow on trees Mum!" 😂🤣 See pictures below to understand what he was meaning.

22/07/2019

Having a fabulous lunch with a fabulous group of folks in a fabulous little pub (Lomond Tavern) in Falkland, Fife

15/07/2019

Some photos from this week's tours around Scotland.😀

04/07/2019

Some photos from today's tour

27/06/2019

Fab day visiting some amazing attractions with lovely couple from US and 27.5°C 🔥🔥🔥.

25/06/2019

Anither (3422) logged yesterday while oot 'n' aboot on oor tour from St Andrews with a family of 10 visiting for Graduation week. This oorwullie is at top of the Dundee Law.