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  • Scenic58460505440
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Mr.Fraser has been the best tour guide ever!!! It was such a fun trip ride to the highlands with his narrative of Scottish history, knowledge, poetic ability, immense humour, music and singing all the way. It's incredible to describe the beauty of nature of God. Love the trip so much. See you again Scotland!!! :)

    Much Kudos and a hike if possible for Mr. Fraser from HairyCoo, the Tour guide.
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • Traveler19712012894
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful experience. Brendan was such a great coach! he was so fun and jokes. The highlands were beautiful, great trip and cruise to see nessie's home. greats stops between edimburgh and loch ness too. would definetly do it again 10/10 thanks BDog!
    Written 6 November 2024
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  • Geraint W
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Every bus we went on, the driver was friendly and helpful.
    Green bus guide Steve special mention he made my parents day with his knowledge and great humour.
    Written 2 November 2024
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  • Scarlett T
    13 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Anthony was an incredible guide! Our trip to the Highlands was absolutely unforgettable, and we’ll definitely be back!
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • Sarah B
    Munich, Germany40 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fantastic day trip with our charming guide Dave! Yes, the day is long. But you see a ton of the country! And there are plenty of stops to keep you fresh. The boat cruise on Loch Ness was definitely worth it, guide Shawn made it entertaining and educational! Dave our Rabbie’s guide was everything one could wish for on such a tour: highly knowledgeable, friendly, charming, not too over the top, just right. Could not recommend Dave or Rabbie’s more highly!
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • Emina L
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Ghost Bus Tour in Edinburgh was an absolute blast! It was spooky, fun, and great for kids. Our guide was fantastic—friendly, in a great costume, and kept things just scary enough without overwhelming the little ones. The bus interior had a nostalgic touch, adding to the eerie vibe, and during the optional cemetery stop, a video was played inside, which was a nice extra. The rocky ride and loud engine noises made it feel even more authentic. I’d recommend this 1,000 times and will definitely visit again!
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • RA0094
    Lamoine, ME19 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Our driver was warm and friendly. We made several stops to get the feel of Fife. St Andrews was great. Well worth the time.
    Written 18 October 2024
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  • Leeana L
    Bali, Indonesia26 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had a great time on this tour. We saw the highland cows, beautiful scenery, and Loch Ness, as well as other lochs. Our guide Dan (Dayne? he didn't spell it) and driver Micheal were very fun and entertaining, with lots of jokes and banter. They played nice music and told us about the history of the areas we were visiting. I would recommend this tour to friends.
    Written 7 November 2024
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  • Venus V
    6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I had an absolute delightful time and it was all thanks to Jamie, our tour guide. I was at risk of missing the bus (please note they are prompt!) Due to my initial flight delay, but with some quick maneuvering from a kind driver, I made it on time. So glad I did because the experience was truly unforgettable. Please note to pack your day bag light as the storage room on the bus is tight (I had just came from the airport so you can imagine). The kelpies was a "wow" moment and so grateful for Jamie's knowledge on the history, it made it that more of an impactful experience. The trip to the loch was breathtaking with incredible views. When Jamie says he knows a spot, he knows what he's talking about! He offered trails for those a bit more adventurous for truly incredible sights but also offered more laxed trails for those not really looking to trek. Sterling castle was so fun to see but honestly it was Jamie's knowledge, cultural music, and just warm hospitality that made this trip sensational. I didn't think I could see so much in one day and I'm so glad I was paired with Jamie's group. I can't sing Jamie's praises enough, I felt safe, it was so much fun. Highly recommended, especially as a solo traveler, 10s across the board.
    Written 31 October 2024
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  • Madeline P
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Robert and Shug were both kind and funny. Robert had some great information that he shared and some funny jokes along the way. A great tour! I would highly recommend it.
    Written 3 November 2024
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  • whitey p
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Went to Isle of Skye and joined this tour for 3 days trip. Even though the weather is as usual unpredictable but Neil our driver and tour guide made sure we are all well taken care of and told us tales and histories on the bus. Took us to scenic places and made sure we had enough time to take photos and enjoy the sceneries. Enjoyed the trip and really recommend this tour to anyone thinking of visiting highlands of Scotland.
    Written 3 November 2024
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  • Claire J
    Redcar, UK4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The whole trip was better than expected, Phil was a really friendly and knowledgeable driver, he made the whole day fantastic
    Written 6 November 2024
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  • Mark B
    3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    if you want to see the castle, Palace of Holyrodhouse, AND the royal yacht Britannia, this is the tour for you. Great guides with information about all of Edinburgh, easy location downtown and the fact it is over 48 hours is a big bonus. You will want 2 to 3 hours at each of the above and too hard to do all in 1 day.
    Written 29 September 2024
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  • Dreamer68592643212
    2 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We did the 1-day Outlander sites tour with Jim Scott and it was by far the best tour that we took while visiting Edinburgh - Jim was extremely fun, entertaining, knowledge and kept the energy up the entire day! Not to mention the sites we saw were amazing and standing where a lot of the famous scenes took place was breathtaking! Jamie!
    Written 11 October 2024
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