Here's what some of our recent customers have had to say about our tours:

Thank you Andy for a fantastic tour of the Scottish Highlands on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2007. LOVED your stories! It was a beautiful day in Scotland and I enjoyed the trip immensely.

Gena Crook, Huntsville, Alabama, USA.

Hello, Just wanted to drop a note saying how much I enjoyed the Loch Ness and legends tour on the 26th of August, with the driver/guide Tim. Tour was fun, guide was interesting and informative. The trip exceeded my expectations. I will definitely recommend it to my friends.

Sharon Bruckner

Hello, My family and I were on the Loch Ness and Legends tour on 8/Aug/07, with Colin  We wanted to let you know that he did an awesome job and we thoroughly enjoyed it. The seamless easy way he intermingled the history of the tour with humor and reflective time, all while driving, was amazing! Thanks for the awesome experience.

Peace, The Rada Family Jacki, Blaine, Thaddeus and Sequoia

Our private tour of Scotland was absolutely terrific.  Andy Middleton was the perfect guide for our family and did a wonderful job keeping my husband and I and our three boys interested and entertained.  She became one of the family.  Your assistance with the accomodations was great and we enjoyed each of the places we stayed.  The Drover's Inn was definitely an experience!  We particularly enjoyed meeting and staying with the Drake family at No. 192 in Poblain.  The van worked wonderfully and there were simply no problems on the entire trip.  Will send pictures soon.  Let me know if you would like any more details about any of the places we stayed or visited.

Thanks again for making our trip so enjoyable.  Will recommend your company wholeheartedly.

Carol Michel
June 4 - June 12, 2007

Hi Nick,
I just wanted you to know that we really enjoyed both tours that we took with your company while we were in Scotland.  The one to the Highlands was especially good.  Bill was a great tour guide, upbeat, informative, and fun!
Thanks,
Lu DeBlieck - April 2007

Hi Nick
My wife and I were on the tour guided by Bill on Tuesday March 27th, and we wanted to convey our appreciation for such a fantastic day.

Bill's humor, his knowledge of history and ecology, his fantastic storytelling abilities, and most of all his genuine passion for the land and people of Scotland made the tour the highlight of our holiday.

We will absolutely recommend your tour company to our friends, with the hopes that they also would find such a fantastic guide to enthusiastically introduce them to Scotland.
Warm regards,
Tom and Toni McCarthy
Wilmington, Delaware, USA - April 2007

Nick, Wanted to drop you a note to thank you for a great time on the tour. Andy did a great job and it was everything we had hoped for – except seeing the Loch Ness Monster, of course.
Ben Malone
Senior Manager, E-Commerce
CSTV Online, Inc.

Just wanted to let you and your staff know that we had an awesome time on your tour. Tim was our guide, storyteller, entertainer, etc. Our kids, Aidan 6 and Nicole 9, were such troopers during the long day, but Tim kept them entertained - even telling them some ghost stories! We were so entranced by the scenery of the Highlands. We can't wait for our return to Scotland! Thank you!
The Collett Family - October 2006

We wanted to say thank you so much for such a wonderful tour with your company. My huband Peter and I went on the Loch Ness and Legends Tour with Andy at the start of September and had an excellent time. We found Andy a wealth of knowledge and have honestly NEVER been on a better tour with a better tour guide. We were astounded with Andy's stories and tales of Scotland. He would have to be the best ambassador your country has. We walked off the tour thinking it was absoloutely the highlight of our trip... As Australian Tourists we would highly recommend the tour and the company. Fantastic service all the way.
Thanks again.
Melinda & Peter Thomas Melbourne, Australia. September 2006

My 13 year-old daughter, 11 year-old son and I was on the 7/30/06 Loch Ness and Legends tour. We loved it. We'd like to express our sincerely thanks to Tim , the best tour guide and driver, who gave us the unforgettable memory of the beautiful Highlands scenery. We were grateful to have him to share his love for Highland, his knowledge about Scotland History, his great taste of music and his humor of telling stories. We also appreciated his extra kind help to us. However, my son had one little comment - "Tim is great except his recommendation of haggis. I don't like it at all" (BTW, it was well cooked, not raw :-) ) Please forward our thanks to Tim.
Sincerely,
Suyin, Amber and Derek from San Jose. September 2006

I can't recommend this company highly enough. Our tour to Loch Ness and the Highlands with Bill was the best tour we have ever had anywhere. And that is due to Bill; he made every moment of the tour both educational and highly enjoyable. His wealth of knowledge--of geology, history, music etc.
etc.--and his general love of and enthusiasm for all things Scottish (even
haggis!) made this day one of the very best of our vacation. Thanks so much, Bill.
Susan & Steve from New York July 2006

I just wanted to thank you for the great experience that my boyfreind and I had while taking your Loch Ness and Legends Tour last week. The tour guide, Billy, was a wealth of information and we had a great time. None of our other day tour experiences compares to the great time we had using your company. Thank You for making our trip into the highlands such a great experience!!!
Brenda Bloom - June 2006

We took your Loch Ness and Legends tour on Saturday, June 10. Bill was our driver. I just wanted to tell you what a great day it was and much of that was due to Bill. His passion for what he does and his ability to do it well made it a wonderful trip. He is the best story teller and really involved us all in the history.
Bob and Polly Wilson Longwood, FL. June 2006

Our family recently booked three private, customized day tours with your company. Shauna was our driver/guide for two days, and Tim was our guide the third day.

All of us wish to thank you and your terrific guides who truly helped us experience the heart of Scotland. We especially want to thank Tim who went so far out of his way for us, missing his own storytelling competition in Edinburgh so that we would not miss Culloden and the Clava Cairns.

His knowledge, enthusiasm, and appreciation of Scotland and her history were infectious. Everyone of us wanted to learn more. When his stories weren't poignant, they had us rollicking with laughter. We, six, agree that the day spent with him was the absolute best day of our entire trip. Please pass along to Tim that we will always remember fondly that 14 hour Friday we all spent together.
Kathi Jones

Corinna (Hamburg)

I want to say thank you for the nice tour we have had on Saturday. You were very kind and your historic knowledge was 'fantastic!' Hopefully our laughter wasn't too loud and by the way we can cook ;-). Perhaps we will see us again.
Cheers,
Corinna from Hamburg

I'm writing to let you know how much my friend and I enjoyed the "Heartland and Heroes" tour led by Chris on 15 April. The scenery was breathtaking, especially the view from the hills above Loch Lomond, but
Chris's running commentary was probably the best part of the trip for us. He was both witty and informative, making what could have been a long bus ride into a great occasion for learning and laughter.
Terri Spence

"I went of the Loch Ness & Legends tour yesterday (Feb 19) and just wanted to let you know that I had the best time I have ever had on any tour in my life. Your guide, "George" was the most personable man and is by far the best guide I have ever had the pleasure to know. He is not only funny, brilliant and witty, but he is also VERY knowledgable in the history and facts about Scotland. I don't know how he is able to remember all the dates and facts but his knowledge was very impressive and extremly interesting and informative."
Patrick MacIntosh
Riverside, California. USA

"This was the best tour I have ever been on because it was real and not too 'touristy'. Castle Campbell was the icing on the cake!"
Kelly, USA

Tom Annette

"Thanks for a wonderful tour. I tell everyone I speak to about your tour company and suggest they call you".
H Coleman, USA

"Elise, Jo and myself thoroughly enjoyed ourselves on tour in your country. We all had a great time and have told all of our friends, families and colleagues that it is a 'must see - must do' if they travel in Scotland".
J Atkin, London

I just wanted to write and thank you for a wonderful day trip to the Highlands. My friend Mary Pat and I were your guests in the front seat for last Saturday's journey to Loch Ness. We had a great time, saw some gorgeous scenery, and enjoyed chatting with you during the trip.

And the history of the place--we couldn't have had a better guide! I would have to say this is definitely your calling. Our only regret on the whole trip was that we didn't get a picture with you and the wee red bus! We wish you luck with your expansion plans, and hope to see you when we visit Scotland again.
Barbara Biery

We took the tour to Loch Ness on Sunday the 17th of August. Our guide was Corrine. I wanted to let you know that she was excellent.
Our University travels to the fringe about every 3 years and because of Corrine, Heart of Scotland Tours name has been added to our recommended list for our next trips company. Please extend our appreciation to Corrine.
Thank you,
Lin Fletcher

"We wanted to say how impressed we were with the Company. Chris was absolutely fantastic. Worth every penny! Thanks".
Amanda, Sam & Steve, Essex.

My niece and I went on two tours with Careen. She was a wonderful guide. She shared her knowldege of history and humor with us all. She is very good with people and different situations. I think she made all feel comfortable and helped all of us to enjoy your lovely country.
Thank you Careen.
Sincerely,
Peg Lindblade and Maggie Lopez

I joined the Loch Ness and Legends tour in late August with Chris as my guide. I just wanted to say thank you for the fantastic day I had. Chris was very entertaining and his knowledge of Scotland and its history is amazing. Also, I think his poetry reading should become a part of all his tours :) It was lovely. Unfortunately, I only had one day to see virtually all of Scotland and this tour allowed me to see all I wanted and more. I hope to get back to Scotland soon to join another tour soon. Thanks very much Chris! Cheers,
Kylie , Australia

We had a fantastic time on the Loch Ness & Legends tour on Wednesday 6th September. Our driver Tim kept us amused all day and we learned a lot about the history of Scotland. The scenery was amazing and we will definitely be coming back to the Highlands for a longer visit! Please say a special thanks to Tim for his brilliant storytelling and for making sure we had such a good time on our trip.
Best wishes,
Sharon and Joanna from Basingstoke, Hampshire. September 2006

Hello -- My sister-in-law and I took your Da Vinci & Border Quest during our visit to Edinburgh this past August. We both wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed the tour and the spirit that Tim brought to the journey. He is a great find and after many other bus tours is the very best. Please thank Tim from both.
Elaine and Suzie (USA). September 2006

We really had a beautiful experience discovering Scotland on the Da Vinci and Border Quest of 07/07/2006 thanks to your pleasantness and professionalism. Although we had some difficulties with our English, we understood and appreciated the passion you had for your land. Please, give our greetings to Bill See you soon! We are planning another holiday in Scotland! Siete delle persone splendide, con grande gentilezza d'animo, forte e caloroso spirito di accoglienza. Un grosso bacione alla Scozia!
Lorella e Rossella Giometti, Marta Mancini - Pesaro, Italy. June 2006

We have just returned from a wonderful holiday in Edinburgh - and I'm already planning the next trip to Scotland. We took two tours with Heart of Scotland and would like to thank Tim, our guide on both tours for a superb time. Great knowledge of history and stories, always helpful and with an eye for details. We learnt and laughed a lot. Please pass our sincere gratitude on to Tim, he made our days. Cheers - and lang may yer lum reek!
Kind regards,
Kerstin Eikel, The Netherlands July 2006

Our family enjoyed the 'Da Vinci and Border Quest' tour from Edinburgh on June 09, 2006. We had a wonderful, fun-filled, educational tour. We would especially like to acknowledge our tour guide, Bill, who was friendly, informative, and truly made our tour exceptional. He is an asset to Heart of Scotland Tours.
Rick and Kathy Peters - June 2006

The four tours we had last week were just great. Shauna, Andy, and Bill were enthusiastic and informative, and all seemed very patriotic to the great country of Scotland.

We felt we got a very good taste of Scotland, with its castles, villiages, mountains, lakes, and its beautiful version of the English language. I had no idea that Scotland was so beautiful in the Highlands. It reminded me a lot of Alaska.
Thanks,
Staf Greenwell USA

Please allow me to express my utter appreciation for the minibus tour to LochNess [Nick] we took with Heart of Scotland Tours on 2nd January 2005, which delighted us during our Hogmanay holiday in Edinburgh. Particularly, we would like to convey our sincere congratulations for the professionally impeccable yet amusingly friendly job done by Penny, who was our driver and guide during our tour. It is rare to combine excellency in driving, culture and a friendly way of dealing with customers in just one person. We all felt like journey companions rather than anonymous clients driven around.
Yours faithfully,
Mr. Stefano Lupparelli Italy Jan 05

I am Christoforos Ioannidis, Greek Cypriot and I went on the one day Loch Ness and Legends tour today. Our tour guide today was George and I would simply like to thank you so much for the tour, George was absolutely amazing and very informative. I was so glad that he knew so much about Scottish history, thus enabling us to actually know what we were looking at every time. Overall, I am more than pleased and satisfied by the tour today. Thank you so much.
Christoforos Ioannidis, Greek Cypriot Jan 05

Dear Heart of Scotland Tours, I went on Loch Ness and Legends tour last Saturday and I am writing to let you know that I had a great time. Our guide George, G-E-O-R-G-E, was fantastic with his knowledge of history, geography, politics and also with his S-P-E-L-L-I-N-G skills. Besides, he made everyone keep smiling all day with his jokes. To sum up, that was the best tour I have ever been and George was the best guide I have ever met. Thanks.
Ozlem Yildiz, Turkey

Yesterday 6 of us took the tour with Chris to Lochness and the Highlands. It was the highlight of our stay here. Chris was very entertaining and informative. We all feel as if we know so much more about the history of this beautiful country. He even went out of his way to help us with transport information for our flight home. Thanks for providing a great tour. I will recommend you to any of my friends travelling here. We are only sorry we are leaving and can't book another tour, especially with Chris.
Sharon Bouska, July 2005

"We enjoyed every minute of this tour and really appreciated your knowledge of this country and the personal attention given to each tourist."
Mr and Mrs Rajamaran, India

Pedro (Spain)

I would like to commend you on this tour, it was really magnificent...keep up the good work. One nice thing about a small group tour is that you get to meet and make new friends..."
D Santos, Singapore

"During my holiday in Scotland, I had the opportunity to take tours from several different companies. Heart of Scotland Tours was the best due to the knowledge of the guide about the history and current affairs of the Scots. Also, the tour stopped often so we could admire the scenery and the beauty of the countryside."
Christy Miller, USA

Santiago, Ana y Anita

Saludos desde Canary Island. Gracias por el tour, "Neil".
Adios.
Santiago, Ana y Anita

On Sunday the 25th of May (bank holiday weekend) we went on the Loch Ness and Legends tour while holidaying in Edinburgh, We wanted you to know that Careen (our guide) was awesome. It really showed that she had a true passion in the history of Scotland and loved telling stories about it and was very humorous in the way she told them. The actual tour was fantastic, but the tour guide really finished it off to be a great experience and one that we will be recommending to anyone going to Edinburgh.
Lyndon & Bec - The two Aussies.

We joined your Loch Ness Tour on October 15 and would like to tell you that it was fantastic. We enjoyed it very much and the Scottish Highlands are very beautiful. Special thanks to our guide Careen; she was really a very nice guide/driver. Thank you very much for a very pleasurable day.
Kensuke and Mari Matsumoto
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

My parents and I would like to thank you for making our easter break and my birthday (10th April) absolutely wonderful. Not only did we enjoy the sights and attractions of the Highlands, but most of all, the excellent customer service of your staff, particularly Chris, our driver and tour guide in one. We really appreciate it.
Jay Amurao

Wanted to drop you a note to thank you for a great time on the tour. Andy did a great job and it was everything we had hoped for – except seeing the Loch Ness Monster, of course.
Ben Malone, USA

We would like you to convey our thanks to George for a wonderful day out last Sunday on your tour bus. The history and the ancient jokes were great.

Our short stops made the journey more relaxing and interesting and also gave everyone time on the bus to get acquainted. George was by far the best tour guide we have had the pleasure to be with.

Your company is fortunate in having such an educated guide.
Vince and Jenny Dimech.

Nick,
On April 9, 2007, our first full day in Edinburgh, we had the pleasure of taking your Castles, Coast & Whisky Tour. Wow, what a great experience! This tour set the mood for the rest of our amazing holiday in Edinburgh. I can't thank you enough for putting together such a wonderful tour.

Tim was our driver that day, and did a fantastic job entertaining us. He was truly a pleasure to be around, and such a wonderful wealth of knowledge and help. Please send my thanks to him, although my gratitude cannot be fully expressed through email.

I cannot begin to tell you how beautiful your country is, and I cannot wait to return to Scotland to see the rest of her and take another one of your great tours. Keep up the good work!

Thank you again,
Rich Bernardi Chicago, IL, USA. April 2007

I just wanted to thank you and yours for the wonderful tour I took the other day. The guide Colin was very knowledgeable, funny, and a great story teller. I had a wonderful time. The highlands and Loch Ness are absolutely amazing. I only regret that I could not go on more during my short tour of Scotland.

Thank you for the wonderful time and hopefully I will be able to return.
Josie Jimarez-Howard, July 2007

Thank you for an incredible time. We had the Loch Ness tour on July1 with Colin. It was a highlight and one of the most memorable parts of our trip. He was terrific. Please convey to him our thanks and that the original artist of Different for Girls was Joe Jacksion.

Best wishes for your continued success. See you next time.
Robert Julie Ben & Hannah, July 2007

Hi Nick
Wanted to convey to you how much we enjoyed our tour on Friday with Bill to Rosslyn and Roman Border! It was the highlight of our weekend in Scotland!

This was a very family friendly tour! Our guide, Bill was wonderful! He is a fantastic storyteller, knowlegeable, and we loved his passion when he spoke of Scotland!

We have friends planning a trip to Scotland next month and we will absolutely recommend your tour company to them.

Best Regards
Cathy, July 2007

Dear Nick,
My Husband and I just wanted to let you know that we were both extremely impressed with the outstanding quality and high standard of the three guided tours we chose to do. The knowledge of each of the guides was impressive, of an extremely professional and high standard, and the way in which each of the guides delivered the information was fun and interesting. You have a fantastic team working for the company, and I wish you all every success for the future. We hope to revisit Scotland sometime in the future.

Sincerely,
Rachael McCaughey & Sean Sullivan, October 2007

Nick,
Just a note to thank you for a wonderful tour last Tuesday, our driver / guide made the whole day a very educational & entertaining experience and added to our enjoyment of a great few days in Edinburgh.

Regards,
Theresa Mullins, October 2007

Hi,
Just wanted to say what a fabulous one day tour I had with you on 13th October (Loch Ness). My driver was "Bill", the best storyteller I have ever heard! He has such a passion for Scotland and its people which he brilliantly shares with everyone. We were hanging on his every word! He is a credit to your company and to Scotland! I went home having been given a "heart for Scotland" and can't stop talking about it! I've bought lots of books, I'm learning its history and I'm planning another holiday to Edinburgh with my daughter from Australia.
Thanks again for a wonderful day beyond all my expectations!! Keep up the good work...
Joy Brewster, East Midlands, October 2007

My friend Raimis and I were fortunate to catch the tour to Loch Ness on Saturday, the 19th of January. It was an extraordinary experience! We were blown away by Bill, our driver. With his story telling ability and his scientific knowledge, it was like going to the theater with a constantly moving scenery. An amazing tour guide and I have told EVERYONE back here in the States to request him when they go to Scotland.

Thank you for the truly five star tour.
Tim Edison, Jan 2008

Dear Nick,
This is in appreciation of a fine trip to Glencoe, Loch Ness and back with John. It was a great one.
Thanks,

Murali Gopal, Hertfordshire, March 2008

Nick,
A quick note to express our appreciation for the extraordinary tours "Heart of Scotland" provided for us during our recent visit to Scotland. It is never easy to shop for a tour company from across the ocean, but your website made this process quite simple with its abundance of information, excellent graphics, and attention to details.

Our private tours with Bill were incredible. Not only were they exactly the itinerary we requested, but Bill was an amazing guide. He made everyone instantly feel at home and the stories he told us during our travels were not only accurate in detail, but reflected the true beauty of Scotland's history and landscape. Bill even managed to impress our teenage daughters - and that is saying alot!

Our tours were the highlight of our weeks in Scotland and I will gladly recommend you to our family and friends who may have the pleasure of a visit. See you on our next trip to Scotland!

Kind Regards,
Christine MacFarlane, Canada, March 2008

Hello all,
Just want to say a big thank you to Bill and Colin who took us on the Spirit of Scotland tour on Sat. 29th March. For a first visit, the tour captured so much of the essence of Scotland. It included everything from history and scenic views to great malts and great fun. It was truly a day to remember and a fantastic idea for a tour.

Cheers!
John and Sally Funnell, Ascot, April 2008

Dear Rose,
Thank you so much for your e-mail. My family had a delightful time in Scotland and England. We agree that the most enjoyable part of the trip was your bus trip to the Scottish Highlands. You have such a beautiful country. We hope to someday return to see it in the summer. Your comments on the trip were very informative and enriching. You obviously have a deep love and respect for your homeland.

Jim Edmonson
Eldersburg, Maryland, USA, April 2008

Hello Nick!
Here we are, back in Geneva, remembering with pleasure our great tour to the Loch Ness!
I'd like to thank you and both driver-guides for the pleasant and most interesting day we spent together. Our Head Master came with us this year and he also appreciated our stay in Scotland very much, so we might be able to organize it against next year... and we'll definitely contact you again.

Many thanks and kind regards.
Karin Switzerland, April 2008

Hi Nick,
just wanted to drop a note about my trip on the 4 April. Had a fantastic day with the other tourists and our guide John. I was particularly impressed with John's knowledge of the local history, not just at each stop, but along the way. I would recommend this trip to anyone who hasn't yet visited the Highlands.

Thanks again,
Paul, Swansea, April 2008