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  • Kat A
    Edinburgh12 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We booked a session with The Bridge 8 Hub team for some Kayaking/katamaraning on the Union Canal for the 16th Craigalmond Beaver Scouts.
    Booking the session was very easy with very good communication and we were even able to squeeze 2 more Beavers in past the deadline!

    The session itself was after their business hours, our Beavers received a safety session, put on their floating devices and then we went onto the Union Canal. It was a lot of fun, and the Beavers completed 2 badges!

    I will definitely keep that in our events list for future sessions, and will go there definitely with my own children for some paddling.

    Thank you so much to Sean and his team.
    Written 24 September 2023
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  • Arrice W
    1 contribution
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Did my cbt with Dylan he was great with me really took his time teaching me genuinely just a great guy and the place was great too
    Written 2 July 2024
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  • Julie S
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We can highly recommend Tartan bikes and Johann especially! The service was perfect, he made sure that we have everything, bikes were in a great condition, he also lent us lights, tools, spare tubes and a repair kit, a pump and a phone holder and we could also left our luggage in his car. Easy communication, he brought the bikes where we wanted and then picked them up again. Very friendly and helpful, thank you! The bikes almost rode themselves 🙂
    Written 29 September 2024
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  • Fullfast_UK
    London, UK22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Reached out to 4x4 Hire for a Roadtrip around the famous NC500 in Scotland which started out in Edinburgh.

    Decided on renting one of the New Land Rover Defenders which was delivered on time, clean and full tank of fuel. Scott who delivered the vehicle to our Edinburgh hotel went through everything we needed to know about the car and identified ALL of the scratches etc before requesting signature

    The car was absolutely faultless during the week we had the car completing over 1000 miles in that time. So much so is that I now want one myself......saving started :-)

    Scott met us at the 1hour drop off at Edinburgh Airport as agreed and hand back was as perfect as the hand over.

    Cannot commend these guys enough for a quality product, not the cheapest but you always get what you pay for.

    Will definitely use them again when planning our next rip back to Scotland
    Written 23 September 2024
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  • Tammi F
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    John is so nice and helpful and the bikes are a breeze to operate. They made our day in Edinburgh amazing and so much fun! We wish we had these bikes on the rest of our trip, and at home! John brings the bikes to you, hooks you up with whatever accessories you need and gives a little lesson on how to operate them, then you’re off. When you’re done - he comes and picks them up! Awesome service!! You will not be disappointed!
    Written 4 June 2018
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  • Anita W
    5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Crazy great experience with this shop. 4 hours came to 20 pound plus tax. The hybrid I used was in great shape. Friendly staff and coffee shop upstairs looked cool. Staff suggestions were clutch. Highly recommend seeing the city on a bike. Safe streets.
    Written 25 July 2024
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  • GreatdaneGeorgeFred
    Severna Park, MD16 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    We rented e-bikes for the day and rode the Laith walkway trail down tit eh port. E-bikes were great and made the ride easier. We did get a flat tire and at first were expected to push the bike 1 mile to a different bike shop to get it fixed. But in the end the owner brought a tire and replaced with no fuss. All went well. I would recommend.
    Written 28 September 2024
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  • Jenny L
    Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom11 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Just wanted to post about the amazing service I received at Pedal Forth on Leith Walk yesterday.
    I rely on my bike to get to work so was very stressed when it broke. I had to use an hour of annual leave to get away from work in time to make it to the shop before it shut. When I got there, there was a sign on the door saying "no walk ins today" as they were full. I was stressed out! I didn't have another time this week to get it fixed - so I went in and explained and the woman working there (sorry I didn't get a name!) was visibly stressed by the idea of taking on another job but agreed to do it to help me out. She did it within the hour and was so lovely about it. She wouldn't even let me pay her extra! I really can't thank her enough đź’›
    Written 11 July 2024
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  • kennymcm65
    Bathgate, UK3 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a great time yesterday canoeing on the union canal in Edinburgh with Epic ventures, my partner booked it as a surprise and can honestly we both had a great time, and our instructor/guide Michael was fantastic, couldn’t have asked for a nicer guy to show us what to do. Thanks again for a great afternoon. Kenny and Laura
    Written 24 September 2018
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  • Ryan C
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Excellent day out! Bikes were high quality and stunning views! Would highly recommend for solo or groups
    Written 30 March 2023
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  • Adam Drucker
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Had a fantastic time cycling around different parts of Scotland thanks to the information provided by Bike Valley Scotland's knowledgeable staff that was tailored to our needs about where to go, what to see, how far we wanted to go each day, what to bring with us and where to stay. Highly recommended to others.
    Written 22 June 2022
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  • Michel
    Emirate of Dubai, United Arab Emirates330 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Royal Enfield Himalayan for rent in this Indian official shop.
    Bike was ready on time with paniers.
    Friendly staff.
    No non-sense.
    Highly recommended.
    Written 13 June 2023
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  • Maria D
    7 contributions
    1.0 of 5 bubbles
    When we finally got to the depot, we were met by 20 + people all waiting for their cars. We were told to do online check in, which would “speed up” the process, given a buzzer, that will go off when it was our turn, and wait, they’ll be with us soon. Little did we know, that it would take TWO HOURS before the buzzer went off. Two hours stuck in a tiny portacabin full of other angry people. There wasn’t even enough seats for more than 6 people. The staff couldn’t have cared less that so many people were stuck waiting, they were too busy having a nice chat with each other over a cup of tea. When we got to the desk, there wasn’t a single apology for the wait. I’ve never experienced service so bad.
    A note to international travellers - I think the fact we were British and were so angry they didn’t bother with the hard sell of add ons. However we overheard them trying to do it with plenty of Americans/canadians - DO NOT FALL FOR IT, the additional insurance is a scam and simply pay for your own through a third party for a fraction of the price. I hate that hire companies get away with this scam.
    Written 17 October 2024
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