Come join me for an adventure where you are personally guided around the highlands by a highland lassie and fully qualified experienced Scottish Tourist Guide Association Green Badge Guide
IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
This tour is for CRUISE SHIPS ONLY. This is NOT A PRIVATE TOUR
WHEELCHAIRS - WALKERS - STROLLERS
We are UNABLE to take these items due to space on our minibuses
Join us as we venture North taking in Millionaires View, Dunrobin Castle and it's Falconry Display, Loch Fleet, Dornoch and a Distillery
Avoid the hustle and bustle of a larger coach group and tour in comfort around the highlands in my 16 seat minibus.
We try to get the most out of your day out so departure times will vary depending on your ships arrival. We will email you to confirm this but always aim for 9am departure when we can
Posted By : 498beatrixk
Die Touren mit Avril sind absolut empfehlenswert!
Wir haben auch bereits schon 2022 bei Avril gebucht und waren so zufrieden, dass wir auch heuer (2024) wieder mit Avril eine Tagestour machten.
Man wird pünktlich vom Kreuzfahrtschiff abgeholt und kommt oftmals bereits vor den großen Ausflugsbussen bei den Sehenswürdigkeiten an.
Während der Fahrt wird man mit allen Informationen zum Land und der Geschichte versorgt.
Die Tour ist auf Englisch, aber Avril spricht langsam und deutlich, sodass man sehr gut versteht.
Es ist auch so, dass man überall genügend Zeit zum Besichtigen bekommt, bzw. selbst wählen kann, ob man noch etwas mehr oder weniger Zeit benötigt.
Es war ein wunderschöner und sehr informativer Tagesausflug mit Avril und natürlich wurden wir auch wieder pünktlich zum Kreuzfahrtschiff zurückgebracht.
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Posted On : 2024-06-26 01:20:02 
Posted By : suep628
If you want a fun, small group tour, book with Avril. She is spirited and knowledgeable...an excellent communicator who knows how to avoid tourist crowds, to suggest thoughtful options, and to keep you entertained. Anyone on upcoming cruise, use her as an alternative to more costly, big bus, shorter excursions. Dunrobin Castle and the falcon/hawk show was amazing! Enjoy!
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Posted On : 2024-06-24 12:20:15
Posted By : Bruce_C
Excellent small group tour. Very informative and entertaining day.
Our guide was helpful, friendly and had a great sense of humour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-21 15:24:16 
Posted By : Gaylecl
We had an amazing tour with Avril! She was waiting at the cruise port with her bright umbrella. Everything went as listed. She was easy to understand and made the experience enjoyable! I highly recommend taking this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 15:46:25
Posted By : Cathy_M
A great way to see the countryside - we enjoyed the stop at Dunrobin Castle - the grounds were breathtaking, and the falcon show was a nice addition to the stop. Dornoch was a lovely small town. We had hoped to see some highland coos but did not see any so that was disappointing. We also enjoyed a stop at a whiskey distillery.
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Posted On : 2024-06-01 18:37:24
Posted By : C5975XRfrancescal
Wonderful tour with wonderful tour guide. Prompt, spotless vehicle, knowledgeable and responsible. Itinerary was top notch. Thank you.
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Posted On : 2024-05-06 11:43:06
Posted By : gerryv85234
Due to personal reasons Avril could not guide us so she arranged for us to join another (identical) tour. Our new tour guide was George who was knowledgeable and kept things interesting. George took the time to explain the area we were visiting along with some of the history. Overall it was a fun day filled with fantastic scenery.
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Posted On : 2023-09-26 05:15:59
Posted By : jerrygK272PE
This was probably the best excursion we took during our UK and Scotland cruise. Our driver/guide was Amy who did a great job in both roles. It is not easy to drive and talk to a group at the same time.
One of the reasons you should take this excursion is because it is done in a 16 passenger van ..... easy on, easy off, no wasted time waiting for 40 people to enter, exit, use toilets, etc.
Dunrobin Castle is a must, the interior is amazing - even though you visit a small number of the 189 room - each room is decorated in a period style.
As you approach the castle from the main road it is very deceiving because you only see a very small portion of it. Once you go to the other side to see the massive front facing the water you will be amazed. There is a small cafe inside for fresh snacks.
The gardens compare with Versailles.
Also, be sure to go to the falcon and hawk demonstration in the gardens.
Their flight patterns and training is impressive. The narrator fully explains how they were used on a daily basis to feed the castle residents.
The history of the castle owners is quite controversial.
We made a quick photo stop at Loch Fleet before visiting the village of Dornoch, a quaint beautiful town. Lunch options were limited - "Greens" at the courthouse was perfect.
Last stop was Balbair Distillery for samples. The scotch was tasty and strong.
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Posted On : 2023-09-20 16:19:34
Posted By : 415francoisem
Avril is bubbly, cheerful and shares with us the love of her region. Lots of explanations about the history of Scotland, ways of life... There were only 4 of us in an extremely comfortable minibus. Departure and return to the boat in Invergordon. Magnificent Dunrobin Castle and gardens, superb views of the loch, seals, Scottish cows. Dornoch is a very charming village. And finally distillery with tasting for amateurs. Wonderful day. Thank you April.
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Posted On : 2023-09-15 03:04:26
Posted By : Sheila_D
Amy was our guide and she was outstanding. The sites we visited were beautiful and Amy kept us on task and a in joyful mood. Amy stated her goal was to give and in-depth feeling of belonging in Scotland and how we were connected. Well she delivered. When we left our cruise port the bagpipes we playing auld lang syne which was the last song played while on our tour. It was tearful to leave Scotland and that was our first time there. Well done Amy. Best tour guide!! sláinte is táinte
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Posted On : 2023-09-13 06:28:58
