Carol Seaton

Clan Seton, Trip of a Lifetime This was my second tour with Scott Guthrie, the first a customized Outlander and scenic tour last summer. In total we've spent ten days and put about 2000 miles in his car on both tours and I've enjoyed every single minute. This was a customized tour to explore Clan Seton lands, castles, and kirks as well as a couple of other historic castles, the Cairngorms, and picturesque seaside villages. I'll aim this review at the solo traveler who wants to visit Scotland, but doesn't have a travel companion. Don't stay home. Scott will take superb care of you. He is attentive to personal needs, and an utterly easy and comfortable travel companion to be with, a good conversationalist, funny, knowledgeable about Scottish history and folklore and an excellent, safe driver. While I had done extensive research about the family, Scott had obviously spent time doing his own research about the family and told me things I didn't know. While private touring is more expensive, you also cover more territory (no waiting for 40 people to load and unload at each stop), see more, go places the tour buses can't on scenic single lane back roads, and have flexibility to make adjustments in the schedule. The Scottish people are the most gracious and charming that you will find anywhere. After traveling with Scott, the idea of ever doing another tour bus has no appeal and think I am forever spoiled by this mode of travel. Fortunately, I'm old enough that the number of years that I can still take the trip over the pond are probably somewhat limited and there is still more of the country to see----I've yet to see the heather in full bloom. Words can not fully express my gratitude for making me feel like I was at home traveling with a friend. Thanks, Scott.

Date of experience: 25 September, 2024