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A small introduction to the Collie demonstration. A chance to meet thedogs as well . A short talk on the history of the area the importance of the working dog over the centuries in different working environments , the evolution of the working dog to what we have today, followed by a demonstration of the working dog , and an opportunity for one from the group to try to work my dogs ! Other things to note Duration 1 hr

Guests will be inspired by learning of the history and character of the Highland breed in the surroundings of the self-built Roundhouse. Then we will walk to the purpose built Meeting Barn (shared between humans and animals as in days past). We gather in the atrium of tall larch logs around the central hearth sharing stories about our animals, as our ancestors did in the forests of this land. You will meet the animals that are being hand reared and taught to walk for the shows and spectacles for which pedigree Highlanders go through their paces. You will be introduced to Baby and Boy -giant sweet-natured bullocks who adore being fed and talked to. Next, (weather permitting!;-)) you will see the main herd of breeding mothers with their babies -(the nearest thing to real-life teddy bears!)- and Dougie the timid, affectionate bull. Afterwards you can explore the pastures where the animals roam at large. At the end of the tour you are free to wander the farm under your own steam, or enjoy stunning walks in the immediate vicinity with magnificent photographic opportunities. For those wanting to deepen their understanding of the Highlanders, on-farm accommodation is available on Airbnb Crofthouse at the Roundhouse (sleeping up to 8) or Hairy Cow Studio (cosy for 1-2 people). It is not possible to supervise one-on-one contact with the animals; for this check out 'Hug a Hairy' :-)

A 3 hour live music tour around Edinburgh old town's genuine Scottish bars where people appreciate talented musicians. This is the opportunity for guests to plug into the city’s flourishing acoustic live music pub scene. Genres ranging from traditional and contemporary celtic folk, pop, indie, stripped back acoustic jazz/blues and original singer song writing. Part of the tour will consist of live music sessions where guests can just sit back and listen or borrow the house guitar and play a song or two. (no pressure) Your guide is a local professional musician with 20 years experience of performing around the city venues. During the tour you will also have the opportunity to listen to him sing and perform songs . Each of the 3/4 bars visited during the tour are established live music bars in the old town area of Edinburgh. Each venue hosts quality live music which are also famous for their warm atmosphere and traditional welcome. For over 18s only due to Scottish licensing laws. Guests are asked to follow local government covid guidelines . Bring face mask or covering, hand sanitizer and cancel and stay home if they have symptoms. Although we visit bars during the tour please don't feel pressured into drinking alcohol. Fun time with or without.

The advantage of a private tour opposed to a tourist bus is having the flexibility of personalising your tour with the privacy of your own vehicle and driver guide. My custom tours cover areas of Scotland accessible on a day excursion from Edinburgh. You will tour Scotland in the comfort of my spacious minibus seeing some of Scotland’s most famous sites, but also beautiful off the beaten track areas and unique locations that only an experienced local guide would know. As your personal guide, the sites you visit will be coloured with narratives of Scotland that immerse you in our rich culture and history. I cover many of Scotland’s areas of interest incl, sites of outstanding natural beauty, castles, filming locations, whisky distilleries, hiking and much more. I have a range of tour itineraries to suit all tastes and for every type of traveller, so please get in touch to discuss your guided Scotland tour. You can also find me on: www. ImmersiveJourneys-Scotland. com ------------- ***This is a Private Tour. The experience will be customised for you. The cost for a tour is £350 for the whole day and up to 12 hrs. Please book your tour under the PRIVATE GROUPS option, NOT the individual option. Please discuss your tour with me prior to booking***

Feed and stroke gorgeous Herdwick sheep. Good fun for groups, gorgeous for couples. Over 16s. Romantic trips, aniversaries, birthdays, animal lovers or adventurers in search of the unique and exclusive. Happy sheep and intimate teas means limited places. Private hen parties and Baaad boy brunch by request. NY Times, Vogue, Forbes Enjoy a traditional tea in the meadow looking at our panoramic views. Hilarious pet sheep will join you for cuddles and a bit of naughtiness and trying to eat all the wrong things.. After your outdoor home-made afternoon tea, you can photograph your new friends in the meadow or barn and really a special bond of trust . If we have new lambs there might be the chance to give them a bottle of milk too. You will enter the secret world of sheep- a wholesome joy Animals and hens are unpredictable and untrained . We started as Tea with Lambs- very cute and then they grew up into boisterous baaad boys! Bring a sense of humour and a camera. Please don't film and feed at the same time- they like your full attention and I will ask for some phone-free periods to experience the Mindfulness of your new flock. The sheep are free to choose to walk away to graze too I recommend walking from the village to the location, 25 mins but you may drive the rough stone farm track of 1k. This is an outdoor experience in the Loch Lomond National Park- dress wisely

Today you'll be taken away from the beautiful city of Edinburgh on a highland adventure full of beautiful scenic stops not accessible by public transport in the majestic Scottish highlands. You'll be picked up from your accommodation in the city and as we drive to the highlands, you'll hear some stories about Scotland and try some local snacks. We'll arrive at Loch Lomond and you can take some beautiful pictures of one of Scotland's most stunning lochs. We'll then make a few stops for photos and short walks before arriving in stunning Glencoe with its ancient moody hills and atmospheric tranquillity. You'll hear local legends and visit a few small towns in the area before stopping in Fort William and the Glenfinnan viaduct made famous in Harry Potter. We'll have time to grab a coffee or a drink in a local pub before taking a different road back to Edinburgh. Having lived in the highlands and knowing the area inside and out, I'm delighted to show what Scotland has to offer in terms of food and scenery on a whirlwind day trip - just note that meals aren't included in the cost. We can also offer customised trips if booked for a private group - visiting different locations in the highlands (taking in scenic locations, food/whisky experiences or even Outlander and Harry Potter filming locations) and we also offer multi-day trips. Please message for prices and availability.

A small introduction to the Collie demonstration. A chance to meet thedogs as well . A short talk on the history of the area the importance of the working dog over the centuries in different working environments , the evolution of the working dog to what we have today, followed by a demonstration of the working dog , and an opportunity for one from the group to try to work my dogs ! Other things to note Duration 1 hr

Guests will be inspired by learning of the history and character of the Highland breed in the surroundings of the self-built Roundhouse. Then we will walk to the purpose built Meeting Barn (shared between humans and animals as in days past). We gather in the atrium of tall larch logs around the central hearth sharing stories about our animals, as our ancestors did in the forests of this land. You will meet the animals that are being hand reared and taught to walk for the shows and spectacles for which pedigree Highlanders go through their paces. You will be introduced to Baby and Boy -giant sweet-natured bullocks who adore being fed and talked to. Next, (weather permitting!;-)) you will see the main herd of breeding mothers with their babies -(the nearest thing to real-life teddy bears!)- and Dougie the timid, affectionate bull. Afterwards you can explore the pastures where the animals roam at large. At the end of the tour you are free to wander the farm under your own steam, or enjoy stunning walks in the immediate vicinity with magnificent photographic opportunities. For those wanting to deepen their understanding of the Highlanders, on-farm accommodation is available on Airbnb Crofthouse at the Roundhouse (sleeping up to 8) or Hairy Cow Studio (cosy for 1-2 people). It is not possible to supervise one-on-one contact with the animals; for this check out 'Hug a Hairy' :-)

A 3 hour live music tour around Edinburgh old town's genuine Scottish bars where people appreciate talented musicians. This is the opportunity for guests to plug into the city’s flourishing acoustic live music pub scene. Genres ranging from traditional and contemporary celtic folk, pop, indie, stripped back acoustic jazz/blues and original singer song writing. Part of the tour will consist of live music sessions where guests can just sit back and listen or borrow the house guitar and play a song or two. (no pressure) Your guide is a local professional musician with 20 years experience of performing around the city venues. During the tour you will also have the opportunity to listen to him sing and perform songs . Each of the 3/4 bars visited during the tour are established live music bars in the old town area of Edinburgh. Each venue hosts quality live music which are also famous for their warm atmosphere and traditional welcome. For over 18s only due to Scottish licensing laws. Guests are asked to follow local government covid guidelines . Bring face mask or covering, hand sanitizer and cancel and stay home if they have symptoms. Although we visit bars during the tour please don't feel pressured into drinking alcohol. Fun time with or without.

The advantage of a private tour opposed to a tourist bus is having the flexibility of personalising your tour with the privacy of your own vehicle and driver guide. My custom tours cover areas of Scotland accessible on a day excursion from Edinburgh. You will tour Scotland in the comfort of my spacious minibus seeing some of Scotland’s most famous sites, but also beautiful off the beaten track areas and unique locations that only an experienced local guide would know. As your personal guide, the sites you visit will be coloured with narratives of Scotland that immerse you in our rich culture and history. I cover many of Scotland’s areas of interest incl, sites of outstanding natural beauty, castles, filming locations, whisky distilleries, hiking and much more. I have a range of tour itineraries to suit all tastes and for every type of traveller, so please get in touch to discuss your guided Scotland tour. You can also find me on: www. ImmersiveJourneys-Scotland. com ------------- ***This is a Private Tour. The experience will be customised for you. The cost for a tour is £350 for the whole day and up to 12 hrs. Please book your tour under the PRIVATE GROUPS option, NOT the individual option. Please discuss your tour with me prior to booking***

Feed and stroke gorgeous Herdwick sheep. Good fun for groups, gorgeous for couples. Over 16s. Romantic trips, aniversaries, birthdays, animal lovers or adventurers in search of the unique and exclusive. Happy sheep and intimate teas means limited places. Private hen parties and Baaad boy brunch by request. NY Times, Vogue, Forbes Enjoy a traditional tea in the meadow looking at our panoramic views. Hilarious pet sheep will join you for cuddles and a bit of naughtiness and trying to eat all the wrong things.. After your outdoor home-made afternoon tea, you can photograph your new friends in the meadow or barn and really a special bond of trust . If we have new lambs there might be the chance to give them a bottle of milk too. You will enter the secret world of sheep- a wholesome joy Animals and hens are unpredictable and untrained . We started as Tea with Lambs- very cute and then they grew up into boisterous baaad boys! Bring a sense of humour and a camera. Please don't film and feed at the same time- they like your full attention and I will ask for some phone-free periods to experience the Mindfulness of your new flock. The sheep are free to choose to walk away to graze too I recommend walking from the village to the location, 25 mins but you may drive the rough stone farm track of 1k. This is an outdoor experience in the Loch Lomond National Park- dress wisely

This is a 3.5 hour tour from Edinburgh city centre to the sea and back in one superb loop through many different areas of this interesting and eclectic capital city. The main advantage of cycling is we can leave the city and visit the outer reaches, experiencing country landscapes and the gorgeous coastline. We pass through city attractions, history, breathtaking views, natural wonders and have a lot of fun along the way. 

(This tour is conducted using standard, non E Bikes, if you would like an E Bike you can find our other experience the Ultimate E Bike City Tour)

 

Our guided bicycle city tour starts at the West End of Princes Street, below the towering Edinburgh Castle. By travelling the cities superb network of bike paths and quiet side roads we will discover the hidden gems seldom seen by the average visitor. From the canals, volcanos, hidden tunnels, secret gardens and beautiful beaches to industrial history, old railways and all the interesting facts and tales therein. 

 The experience also includes an optional stop in a cosy cafe for refreshments around the midway point, should you wish.
 Sometimes the tour will be conducted by our experienced and excellent guide Stuart! Helmets are mandatory. Please come prepared for all weather eventualities. We are famous for rain after all :)

The Mountebank Comedy Walk is Edinburgh's completely original 'hysterical and historical' walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. Mountebank is the only tour of Edinburgh that is led by a local, professional, stand-up comedian guaranteed to make you laugh yourself silly! The aim is simple, to make you laugh a lot while you learn about Scotland's incredible capital. This is a walking tour that is 'hysterical' and 'historical' you will laugh a lot and you might just learn a little! On this walk around Edinburgh's Old Town I will tell you everything you need to know about Edinburgh, Scotland, and possibly a little you probably didn't want to know about me! Come ready to laugh your wee socks off and mind and bring your best banter :) (PLEASE NOTE: this is a comedy tour aimed at adults with some adult themes and jokes. I’m Scottish and swears are just punctuation marks here.. Suitable for ages 16+) (PLEASE NOTE: I have a Scottish accent and use Scottish words on the tour, so fluent English is necessary to enjoy the tour fully) (PLEASE NOTE: I take my mega friendly dog Brahan aka 'The Bonnie Prince' on the tour, he is the softest, friendliest dog in Scotland but if you have any issues with dogs and would rather he wasn't on your tour please let me know)

This tour includes a little of The Royal Mile and a lot of The Castle. Set aside time after your tour to explore. The price advertised does not include the entrance price to the castle, this is because some people book their own tickets in advance. You can purchase castle tickets directly from us at the start of the tour for your convenience. We meet on the Royal Mile and start by giving a little background history to Edinburgh and the Castle to help put everything into context. Moving up to the castle esplanade where you will learn about the Edinburgh Military Tattoo and two of the most famous figures from Scottish history; Robert the Bruce and William Wallace. Entering the Castle we stop by the Argyle Battery where you will learn about the 1 o'clock gun. Moving on we head down to the Hospital Square where we get impressive views from the Western Panorama before heading up towards the castle barracks and prisoner of war camp, all these areas have enthralling stories that only a guide can bring to life. We then climb to the top of Castle Rock entering the medieval section of Edinburgh Castle. Here we see the oldest building in Edinburgh, St Margaret’s Chapel and Mons Meg, a monstrous canon! The tour finishes in the Crown Square which is the heart of Edinburgh Castle and I will tell you all about the daring attacks against this iconic fortification.

This is a 3.5 hour tour from Edinburgh city centre to the sea and back in one superb loop through many different areas of this interesting and eclectic capital city. The main advantage of cycling is we can leave the city and visit the outer reaches, experiencing country landscapes and the gorgeous coastline. We pass through city attractions, history, breathtaking views, natural wonders and have a lot of fun along the way. (This tour is conducted with E Bikes, these are bicycles with assistance from an electric motor to make it easier but they must be pedalled, as with any bicycle) 

Our guided bicycle city tour starts at the West End of Princes Street, below the towering Edinburgh Castle. By travelling the cities superb network of bike paths and quiet side roads we will discover the hidden gems seldom seen by the average visitor. From the canals, volcanos, hidden tunnels, secret gardens and beautiful beaches to industrial history, old railways and all the interesting facts and tales therein. 

 The experience also includes an optional stop in a cosy cafe for refreshments around the midway point, should you wish. Sometimes the tour will be conducted by our experienced and excellent guide,Stuart! 
 We apologise but Under 14s cannot use E Bikes. Helmets are mandatory. Please come prepared for all weather eventualities. We are famous for rain after all :)

We the start day meeting at the Ben Nevis Inn. Here we will meet and greet, discussing the kit and weather for the day. The journey starts, with a gentle introduction to the Pony Track, built in 1883, with plenty of history about the area along the way. Ascending steadily, we reach half way up approximately 2 hours into the journey, with a good opportunity to feed, and refill water bottles at the Red Burn. Now we start to ascend the famous Zig Zags, gaining height rapidly, along with the extending views across Ardnamurchan to the Great Glen. The plateau will be reached, followed by a steady walk to the summit, arriving in about 4 hours from the start. There is plenty to see on the summit whilst we eat (Weather allowing). The ruins of the Weather Observatory (1883-1904), The old "Hotel", and the iron frame that held Clement Wragge's observation instruments which pre dates the Observatory. If the weather allows, we can see the rest of Scotland...Mountains in every direction. We will descend the same path back to The Ben Nevis Inn, returning at approximately 5pm. We will take a series of photographs to document your day, which will become available to you as part of our service.

We will meet you at the gate and introduce you to special animals who are trained for showing and becoming accustomed to interaction with humans. You will be introduced to the individual animal, taught the best method to approach and reassure and then to comb and caress. Once you have gained the confidence of the animal you will be shown how to approach with sensitivity but authority (a quality we have been taught to distrust in our culture). When you have earned the trust of the animal, you are invited to share moments of heart to heart warmth: the Hairy Hug - the very same way that the Highlanders express affection between themselves! Weather permitting we will then meet the main herd, observing the special herd bond that you now share. This gives you a chance to stretch your legs and see a bit more of the farm and the beautiful landscape. The Experience of making close contact with this proud but affectionate breed of animals will remain with you for a long time, and also equip you with entry-level understanding of how to establish an understanding with another species.

First we set off from the heart of Inverness with a view of Inverness Castle, and travelling down the mysterious Loch Ness, home of the Loch Ness Monster. You have wonderful views of Urquhart Castle. Stop and “say hello” to Morag, Mhairi and the rest of the Highland Cows in the secret location? Secondly we discover the emotive and atmospheric Glen Shiel where a Jacobite battle was fought. As we pass through Glen Shiel we will be rewarded with stunning views of the legendary and dramatic peaks of the Five Sisters of Kintail. Just before the Isle of Skye we can take in the world famous 13th century Eilean Donan Castle. Next we cross onto the isle of Skye to take in some of the most breath-taking scenery and landscapes .Crossing over the beautifully designed Skye Bridge, which opened in 1995. We will then enjoy travelling through the Cuillin Mountain Range and take in the dramatic and ever changing backdrop Next we visit the picturesque harbour town of Portree, and lunch in one of the amazing Portree restaurants. Finally we continue on to the impressive Old Man of Storr, . Lastly we Return through Kyle of Lochalsh , stopping at Hector's Bothy . Happy Tours guarantees a fun tour limited to 8 people per tour as this ensures personal attention from your guide making it one of Scotland's best tours Other things to note You will be apart of a small group for this tour

Do you want an all round, INTERACTIVE Edinburgh city tour which is full of local history, nature and cuisine? Then this tour is for you! We will meet at the National Library of Scotland where we will make our way down the street which inspired the creation of Diagon Alley. This street will lead us directly to the heart of the old town where we will see the grave of Greyfriars Bobby, the same graveyard which inspired J K Rowling's three leading characters in the ever-popular Harry Potter series. While learning more about Rowling's life and work, we will make the 20-30 minute, steep climb up the extinct volcano, and, weather permitting, we can sit and absorb the amazing sunset over the city. Slowly descending Arthurs seat, we will head to the Royal Mile where we will find the Holyrood Palace grounds, the 'birthplace' of Scrooge and our last stop, the place where we share with you the peculiar local delicacies deep fried mars bar and haggis (recommended but not included). Along the way there will also be fun facts, the chance to ask questions and even some Edinburgh Trivia. So, if the Ministry of Magical Tours is for you then please feel free to drop us a message. Just remember we can always customise the trip to suit you! *note do let us know if you have a toddler so we can ensure the route is suitable* It would be a pleasure to see you soon, Rob - Instagram @robcarrtours

This is the ideal tour for anyone who wants to learn more than just the basics about Edinburgh's historic Old Town. To start, meet us away from most other tourists, on the edge of Princes Street Gardens, for the best view of Edinburgh Castle in the whole city. This tour will have a bit of everything - you'll learn about the lives of some of the Old Town's most famous and infamous residents, and some gruesome, interesting, and entertaining stories about what the city has seen over the centuries. Along the way, we'll point out some of our favourite spots to pop in for a "wee dram" or pint, so you'll know just where to go once the tour is over! This tour starts at 16.30, after the crowds have died down, so we have more space to explore Old Town. We limit the group size, so it's still a personal experience and you'll be able to chat with your guide and ask questions. Our goal is for you to learn a bit about Edinburgh's history, and have a great time while doing it! We'll do this tour rain or shine, so be sure to watch the weather and come prepared!