Our small team of kilted, passionate and professional guides are here to ensure you get the most out of your time with us. We are proudly SITOA accredited guides. We are you tour guide, driver, photographer and concierge. We love everything about Scotland’s past, present and future and we look forward to sharing the story of our great wee nation.
ALEXANDER (SANDY)
I am a proud Scot and love showing people around the best wee country in the world! When I first moved to Edinburgh from the country near Stirling to work for a pension fund manager. In 2008 I realised that the corporate life wasn’t for me and I set out on a career in tourism showing people the almost infinite combinations of places to see in Scotland!
Every day is different on tour and I love meeting people from around the world, sharing my experience and knowledge of Scotland past and present.
My favourite place in Scotland is Stirling Castle. It is a fascinating insight in Scotland’s monarchy and how they shaped Scotland in the 16th century into the modern country we are proud to call home. It also has amazing views!
MICHAEL
I am a passionate guide living in Glasgow and travelling across Scotland. I spent the last 15 years of my career working within one of Scotland’s largest tour operators before deciding to focus on private, customised tours.
I love meeting people from all corners of the world and taking them to visit amazing places, rich in history and each with their own quirks and surprises!
My favourite place in Scotland is the island of Islay
STRUAN
I became a tour guide love and take pride in showing visitors to Scotland the best that my country has to offer whilst connecting them to its rich and varied history. My favourite part is meeting and getting to know my guests at the same time as fulfilling my passion to explore.
My favourite place in Scotland has to be Assynt in the North West Highlands with its beautiful and timeless landscape.
LAURA
Originating from Strathaven (pronounced Stray-ven) I am passionate about my guests some of Scotland’s great sights and famous landmarks but equally I love getting off the beaten path and showing some of our quirky history and natural beauty! Even in a short space of time getting to know visitors from around the world gives me an enormous sense of job satisfaction!
My favourite place in Scotland? Arrgh the impossible question! Glencoe does have a little bit of my heart but I do love the Islands…. the beaches of the outer Hebrides are just magical. Lewis and Harris are special for that!
BEN
Hello I’m Ben from Edinburgh. Having made Edinburgh my home over 20 years ago I’m originally from a tiny place in the north called Yetts o’Muchart (10 points for pronouncing that correctly!).
I have worked on some of the major international events that Scotland has hosted from The Open Championship to managing VIP hospitality and pop-up premium restaurants in St Andrews! I love using my entrepreneurial spirit to make my guests days as fulfilling as possible!
My favourite place to visit in Scotland has to be St Andrews on the East Neuk.
CALAIS
Calais is a passionate guide who has joined the Experienced Tours team in 2023. His passion for Scotland and giving our guests the best experience shines through on every tour! Calais has also been involved in film & TV productions including hit TV show Outlander as the stand-in for Sam Heughan (Jamie Fraser) and can also be seen in the Robert The Bruce epic ‘Outlaw King’.
My favourite place in Scotland is Oban on the west coast. It bring back fond memories as a kid, has fantastic fresh seafood and the gateway to the Western Isles!
HAZEL
Hi I’m Hazel and I’m from Edinburgh. I love guiding around Scotland on day tours from Edinburgh. When I am not on tour I am at home with my family including two teenagers! I’ve guided for 8 years although the pandemic put a stop to that. The opportunity to come into the team at Experienced has got me back in the saddle doing something I love again!
My favourite place to visit has to be East Lothian and its mighty fortress at Tantallon Castle!
JAMIE
I’ve been a guide for over 5 years, having worked for the national tourist board Visit Scotland in Inverness. I love exploring the highlands and islands of Scotland, taking people to interesting and unusual places and enjoy walking in the bens and glens.
I specialise in multi-day itineraries to the Highlands and Islands of Scotland.
Jamie is ‘our man in the north’ and can be found on day tours from Inverness and the northern sections of Multi-day tours
DEBBIE
Hi I’m Debbie, originally from North Berwick around 30 miles east of Edinburgh, I have called Edinburgh my home for over 30 years! Being a tour guide is my passion and I am super-proud of showing off Scotland to our lovely international guests. Where to start? There is so much to see, learn and have fun along the road.
One of the best things about my career as a tour guide has to be those unexpected moments, spotting wildlife, meeting local folk in the places we visit and learning about my guests life and often their ancestral connection to Scotland!
My favourite place to visit has to be my home town of North Berwick in East Lothian. Situated on the coast, it has a quaint fishing harbour, artisan high street and (if you’re feeling adventurous) the hike up North Berwick Law offers views for 30 miles in all directions!
DAVID
I am a proud Londoner and love showing people around this amazing and cosmopolitan city and country! I’ve been a tour guide for over 15 years and love showing visitors the almost-infinite number of interesting and historical places that are on my doorstep. Each tour is different which gives me a great feeling of variety in my vocation and keeps me on my toes!
I love meeting all the different people from around the world that I take on tour, sharing my passion and knowledge of England past, present and future!
My favourite place to visit has to be London. From the royal highlights and grand museums to its grimy flea markets and edgy street art, there’s no city on earth like it.
