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We are a very small, friendly & mature tour company (but most of the time it’s only me) dedicated to sharing the best of Scotland with you.

Join us. Maybe for a couple of hours, for a wander round the historic streets of Edinburgh, or a day  when we can take in a trip outside Edinburgh, down to the borders or over to St Andrews and the fishing villages of Fife…..or we can take off and roam the length and breadth of Scotland, enjoying our beautiful ( and often very quiet beaches), our glens, moors, our mountains . We can make your long dreamed of trip to Scotland a wonderful reality.

Tours
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Tours

Perhaps you fancy a private Outlander tour which includes a stop by Doune Castle and Midhope Castle, a visit to the sea paired with a stop by historic St. Andrews. Each Kelpie Quines private Scotland tour is unique, but I love sharing ideas to whet your imagination. All my tours are bespoke, based on your interests. I can specialise in food, literature, politics. History always plays a big part of my tours and Scotland’s history is fascinating and not just castle based. You’ll learn about treachery, love, betrayal, philosophical and scientific discoveries, suffragette pipers and riots in church which led to a king losing his head. Game of Thrones pales in comparison when you hear about bloody dinner parties and kings who don’t listen to advice.

How Does it Work?

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Get Started

To get started, I'll schedule a time to discuss travel dates, your party size, travel dates, and overall goals while visiting our wee country.

 

Spots fill up early, so I recommend reaching out with as much notice as possible.

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Your Bespoke Private Tour

With high-level plans defined, I'll craft a private tour based on your specific requests.

 

Highland Perthshire, Pitlochry or perhaps the Scottish Borders? Maybe a personalised walking tour around Edinburgh?

 

Throw any theme or experience my way and I'll do my best to please all the quines and loons in your traveling

clan. 

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Customised Itineraries

In addition to private, guided tours, I also provide custom itineraries for you and your clan to follow independently.

 

I can recommend foodie delights; bars to try; beaches to walk along; and how to best soak in the wonders of Scotland on your own schedule.

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Book Your Tour Now

Because no two Kelpie Quines tours are alike, pricing is provided after I discuss your hand-crafted vision for your Scotland adventure. You can trust that my pricing is more than competitive as my goal is to make Scotland, and my passion for her, accessible to my guests.

Contact me to craft your personalised Scotland tour today

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Donal Skinner, The University of Texas

recently had the pleasure of taking a large group of students to Edinburgh Castle with Monica who was an exceptional guide. I cannot recommend the experience highly enough. From the moment we met, Monica's passion for history and storytelling was evident. Her knowledge of Scotland and the castle's rich history, combined with her engaging and friendly demeanor, made the tour both educational and entertaining.

Monica expertly navigated us through stories behind the castle's many highlights, including the Crown Jewels, the Stone of Destiny (albeit no longer there), and the stunning views from the battlements. She shared fascinating anecdotes and lesser-known facts that brought the castle's history to life, making each stop on the tour feel like a step back in time.

Although we were a large group (22), Monica connected well with everyone. She was attentive to our questions and interests, ensuring that each of us felt included and engaged. Her enthusiasm was infectious, and it was clear that she genuinely enjoyed sharing her love of Edinburgh Castle with us.

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