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Scottish Highlands: Heritage, History, Highland Culture, and Musical Encounters Touring in Mercedes Minibus or executive saloons with a team of experienced and qualified guides. Happy to explore your heritage and to produce bespoke itineraries for folk with a Highland connection
Inverness, Scotland
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MalvernDad
Philadelphia, PA197 contributions
Wonderful Scottish Higland Tour Guide and Driver
Nov 2023 • Family
We used Andrew MacDonald for an airport pickup and two full day tours this last Saturday and Sunday. He was highly referred by the Ness Walk Hotel, one of the best hotels in Inverness.

My son and I could not have been happier with Andrew. We originally booked one day, and then booked a second day a few hours after finishing our first day of touring the area around Loch Ness. Our second day tour was the area around the Black Isle.

Andrew is extremely knowledgeable about the area, the Highland clan system and Scotland and British history in general. He quoted poetry and sang us some songs while he drove. We both came away with a greater appreciation of the highlands and Scottish and Highlander history and culture.

We highly recommend using Andrew for tours!

Review of: Full-Day Private Tour in Inverness
Written 26 November 2023
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321AndrewM321
Thank you so much Chris. It was a great pleasure having yourself and Colin for those days. I’d love to see you again sometime. Take care and haste ye back Andrew
Written 27 November 2023
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Rona S
Lansdowne, Canada3 contributions
On tour with Andrew MacDonald Priceless!
Oct 2023 • Family
Andrew MacDonald our private tour driver was a “Amazing”!!!The goal was to visit Dunbeath Castle north in the highlands where my Grandmother worked 125 years ago with my daughters. We contacted Andrew before traveling with a few places we wanted to visit he accomplished that and more. We had an appointment at 11:00 am garden tour at the castle with Neil (the gardener such a sweet man). We stopped at Dunbeath Heritage Centre (to learn some family history) Neil Gunn memorial in the harbour Andrew was so patient with us. We were in aw of everything he let us take it all in. Andrew kept us on schedule but added so much more by singing to us (a beautiful voice) no radio needed 🥰We had the full experience going off the main road to pick Heather in the highlands, seeing the hills and glens, stopped at an extra castle to view Dunrobin Castle, stopped at a memorial for Sir John a MacDonald in the hills we didn’t know existed so many memories made!!! Andrew kept us safe on the narrow roads with so much historical knowledge of the area we would have never known without him. I can’t tell you how much we appreciated you which made the one day out of our 7 days tour of Scotland the most precious. My heart is over flowing you made a dream come true I can’t Thank you enough! Please ask for Andrew MacDonald you won’t be disappointed! Till me meet again my friend safe travels
Review of: Full-Day Private Tour in Inverness
Written 15 October 2023
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321AndrewM321
What a great day. Illuminating for me as well as you. Every day is a school day.! I enjoyed every minute and the pleasure of meeting you and the girls. Thank you for this lovely testimonial X
Written 17 October 2023
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Susan
Minneapolis, United States5 contributions
Lovely trip!
Oct 2023 • Family
Thank you, Andrew MacDonald & drivers Jim, Les & Ryan, for making our family trip to Inverness, Edinburgh and the Isle of Skye an absolute delight. Our travels to Scotland centered on my daughter's wedding, so the logistics of getting everybody there and back were complicated. But, Andrew was on-top of everything. The crew's professional, good humor, attention to detail and intimate knowledge of the area made for a perfect trip. The Scotland landscape is beautiful and the people are equally so. I've never written a review but am compelled to do so because of the excellent service and kindness of Andrew and his crew. Amazing experience!
Review of: Private Historical tour in Inverness
Written 11 October 2023
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321AndrewM321
Thank you so much Susan, a privilege to meet you all and be able to “tick all the boxes” The team are thrilled to have this lovely review. Haste ye Back ❤️
Written 17 October 2023
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dmac262
Washington DC, DC7 contributions
A memorable day well spent
Sep 2023 • Friends
We greatly enjoyed our private Outlander tour with our guide, Michael. We (four adults) had some interest in seeing Outlander sites, but primarily in the people and places important to the Rebellion culminating in 1746, and in the Clava Cairns.
Michael was an ideal guide. He tailored the tour to our interests, skipping a couple of small sites in Inverness we'd already toured, and suggesting an itinerary that fit our available time and interest. We spend a lot of time at Culloden, which was well worth it, and Michael scheduled other visits around that.
Michael was a great storyteller, with topics ranging from the Pictish peoples to Prince Charlie's travels, both at the head of an army and on the run from the victorious English army, to local flora, and his father and brother's favorite whiskys. One of the best practices a guide can offer is the willingness to answer a question with "I don't know." We asked a LOT of questions and Michael made clear the few times he was conjecturing, which gave us confidence in the accuracy of all we learned.
In all, we visited Culloden (a great museum that prepared us well to view the battlefield), Clava Cairns, Leod Castle, and the ruins of the Beauly Priory.
And, finally, we met Jamie Frasier; we'll let Michael tell you that tale.
In all, we could not have enjoyed ourselves more on our full-day adventure.
Review of: Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness
Written 24 September 2023
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321AndrewM321
Thank you indeed from myself and Michael. He’s thrilled to get your kind words in a lovely review
Written 17 October 2023
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Linda N
2 contributions
Excellent private tour to the Highlands
Sep 2023 • Family
My husband and I signed up for a private day tour with Hame with the intent to explore my Mackay Clan heritage. We spent the day with Andrew who was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about history. He took us around the highlands including the very North up to Betty Hill and Tongue. Andrew was lots of fun and made sure we saw many interesting things and we could not have asked for a better day. Thanks Andrew!
Review of: Full-Day Private Tour in Inverness
Written 24 September 2023
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321AndrewM321
Hi aye, MacKay’s Thanks for the review and for the time we spent together. Memorable indeed and great to see the Musuem improvements at Bettyhill. A few “boxes ticked” for me as well as you lovely folk
Written 17 October 2023
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mrburnspc
Fernandina Beach, FL7 contributions
Most excellent!
Sep 2023 • Couples
Spending the afternoon with Andrew was the highlight of our trip. He was dressed up proper, personable, has a very deep knowledge of the area, and is witty, to boot. Great fun and very highly recommended.
Written 21 September 2023
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321AndrewM321
Thank you, thank for taking the trouble to give me such a be lovely review
Written 17 October 2023
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Mrinal S
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Michael - Our companion in Inverness
Jun 2023 • Family
We went on this tour with our guide and driver of the day Michael. we had an outstanding trip with Michael not only taking us on the pre decided tour but also showed us some places which were not initially planned. Michael was dressed in traditional Scottish attire and was a wonderful company thru the day.
During the trip mid afternoon my agent from India called me and told that the next day trip which was going on the Hogwarts express stands cancelled as the train is over booked and though we have already pad but we cant board it. This was bad news and especially for my 10 yr old daughter it was as if the entire trip is useless without it, when Michael came to know about it he himself was very sad and tried all along by speaking to his contacts and trying to help us. Finally he suggested that we go early the next morning to Fort William and try and get tickets at the station- this helped and to our surprise we got the tickets. The fact that he went out of his way to help us speaks volume of his god nature and warmth.
Another thing to highlight is that while we were going thru this struggle and obviously we were very upset he went out of the way and paid for entry tickets to Castle Leod for me and my family and refused to take the money from me, something which was just not necessary but he went out of the way and showed what a wonderful man he is.
God bless you Michael and we look forward to hosting you in Mumbai sometime soon. Thank you once again for every thing my friend.
Review of: Full-Day Outlander Experience in the Scottish Highlands from Inverness
Written 7 September 2023
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321AndrewM321
What a wonderful view and appreciation of Michael’s efforts on your behalf. We are proud and appreciative of him too.
Written 17 October 2023
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Shelley J
Wellandport, Canada2 contributions
Fabulous
Aug 2023 • Friends
We couldn't have enjoyed the tour without our driver Andrew. His years of acquired knowledge made the two day tour we booked far more interesting than it would have been without him. His great wit and charming smile made the hours go by too quickly. Inverness and the surrounding areas we toured have such old world charm that I am sad that I have to return home. Spending the two days in Andrews company made me wish I was Scottish. If I am fortunate enough to come back I will definitely book another tour.
Review of: Sutherland
Written 26 August 2023
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321AndrewM321
And most welcome you will be on your return Thank you so much for your kind words and for your company on tour.
Written 17 October 2023
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Arkansas Sassenachs
2 contributions
Outlander tour with with magnificent Michael
Jul 2023 • Friends
We can’t say enough about Michael our driver. We knew we were in for a good day when he pulled up in a very nice Mercedes van. Dressed in his family clan tartan, he was witty, knowledgeable, and very accommodating. He gave us a great Outlander experience. We would recommend this tour to anyone, Outlander fan or not.
Written 29 July 2023
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321AndrewM321
Many thanks indeed for your review. These comments are useful and mean a lot both to Michael and myself
Written 17 October 2023
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treacyducks
Eugene, OR53 contributions
A Day We’ll Never Forget!
Apr 2023 • Friends
We can’t say enough positive things about our experience with Hame Tours and our guide, Seòras MacInnes. Our travel over to Scotland was rocky to say the least but we got up the next morning for the tour and went on to have one of the most memorable days of our lives. We traveled to Dunrobin Castle, followed by a lovely lunch and then a stunning journey to Durness and the Smoo Cave on the NW tip of Scotland. Then, back down a different route for more breathtaking scenery, wildlife, and finally a sighting of the elusive Highland Coos! Seòras was a wealth of knowledge about the country, geography, geology, history, and wildlife. He really made the tour unique and entertaining. We truly will never forget it and would do it again and again without hesitation. Would also like to mention that arranging the tour in advance through our hotel, Ness Walk, was a breeze and Andrew was very accommodating and flexible. Don’t miss a Hame Tour experience if you have the opportunity!
Written 3 May 2023
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321AndrewM321
Sorry for my delay in saying how much we appreciate your review. It means a great deal to Seòras and always inspires and encourages the rest of the team. Thank you again and do come back and see us.
Written 17 October 2023
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