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  Being my first time in Scotland, I researched many tour possibilities until finally I met Graeme. And I definitely made the best choice!

Graeme is a highly knowledgeable... read more and passitionate history guide!
What he delivers is not just a tour, it’s a tailored experience, where you get the opportunity to emmerse yourself on this amazingly bonnie and brave country that is Scotland.
He will look after you, and he fully dedicates himself to make sure you are getting the best experience.
Between whiskey drams, hikes, enchanted places, castles, waterfalls, kirkyards, battle fields, breathtaking landscapes and even face dipping (lol) This experience with Graeme was absolutely the best!
So I can’t recommend him enough. You are going to have an absolutely special time if you are lucky to go on a tour with him!

And to top it all he is releasing his new book on October this year and I can’t wait to get my hands on it. Tapadh leat Graeme!

  Highly recommend! - Graeme FaceTimed with us before our trip to ask about our interests. History, botony, and bugs were on my list as a teacher. Spirits and local cusine were... read more on my husbands.

Graeme was prompt. He took us to the highlands the first day. The second day was Fife and St Andrews. We experienced gourmet chocolate, ancient churches and burial sights, the oldest tree in Europe, an outstanding lunch and a whiskey toast in the middle of a waterfall the first day. Day 2 we headed to the costal villages and St Andrews ruins and the gardens at Kallie castle. The day ended again with another scenic toast!

Graeme is very likable and has a generous spirit. We enjoyed hearing his stories of sheep shearing and lambing with his girlfriends family in addition to his wealth of knowledge about Scottish history. It seemed like we had made a dear friend by the end of our time together.

Each tour lasted from 9 am to 6 pm or so.

I will most definitely ask him to tour us again next time we come. We felt complete comfortable and safe with him even though he drives on the wrong side of the road:)))

Thank you Graeme, and watch out for those butterflies😉

  Our very own Scotland Story - This was our second trip to Scotland and this trip was special since it was for our Wedding and Honeymoon. When my then fiancé approached me about hiring Graeme,... read more I was a little bit nervous. Being a very introverted person, and admittedly a bit socially awkward, the thought of spending 12 days with someone who I did not know made me apprehensive, but after spending just a short amount of time with Graeme, all the apprehension went away.

What really made my worries go away and made this trip special beyond the fact that I was getting married, was Graeme himself as a person. Being that he is a published author and has a strong social media presence, made him the closest to an actual celebrity I’ve ever interacted with, but he ended up being just a down to earth and fun person to be around. He did so many little things that ended up meaning a lot to us that he did not have to do. Some of these gestures are helping us carry all our luggage to our room at one of our bed and breakfast accommodation, up three flights of a 100-year-old stairs not built to carry luggage on. He also bought all kinds of different foods for us to try on picnics as well as sharing food with us at our meals after my wife mentioned she comes from a culture where it is normal to share food with each other. Gream even brought bottles of whiskey from his own personal collection for me to try at special places along the way in addition to indulging us by letting us eat “Chippy Tea” and Chinese Takeaway in his car. All of our random conversations were not only meaningful but humorous as well, whether it was about his own personal life or ours, what goes on behind the scenes as an author, a person involved in Scottish social media, a business owner, whiskey related topics, or learning about the differences and similarities between our two countries made me feel that he was invested in us during this journey and was not just simply driving us around like someone would with a bus tour that you find all over Scotland.

But the one thing he did that will forever be extra special to us was the wedding gift he gave to us. During one of our stops, we mentioned that our celebrant wanted us to bring a special cup to use as part of our ceremony and even though we wanted to use a quaich, we were unable to find one, so we just bought a random cup we saw at a Renaissance fair, with no special meaning. The day before our wedding he presented us with a quaich engraved with our names and wedding date on it, so we not only had our own quaich now for the ceremony, but it was special because it was a gift to us. This should tell you the kind of person you are getting when you book a trip with Graeme.

As our tour planner and driver though, Graeme was exceptional and far exceeded any expectations I had. My wife gave him an extensive list of places and things to do, and he made it all happen. Being a whiskey fan, I was especially appreciative that he included stops at distilleries along the way for me to try a dram or two as well as purchase bottles for my own collections. Each day was planned perfectly. Every day, Graeme arrived at our accommodation on time, car fully fueled and stocked with drinks and snacks for the day’s journey, ensuring we were comfortable and had to make minimal unplanned stops. He allowed plenty of time to get to every destination, spend time there, take pictures, ask questions and hear the stories before having to leave for the next stop. Graeme was always flexible with the plans as well. When my wife had mentioned one morning after our walk to the Machrie Moore Standing Stones that she enjoyed doing that, he rearranged our schedule when possible so that each day can start with a morning walk. Another time she wanted to change plans and go to Staffa instead of what was planned that day, no problem with Graeme! He was happy to accommodate and when the boat to Staffa got cancelled due to weather, Graeme not only called and got our tickets refunded, he then replanned the day to make up for it. When our entire day trip to Orkney got cancelled first thing in the morning due to an accident on the ferry, Graeme was able to rearrange our schedule on the fly and made our day just as fun and special. In addition to the planned stops, all of the recommendations he made for accommodations where clean and comfortable as well as the restaurants where we ate were fantastic! We enjoyed so much great food on our trip that it became difficult to pick a favorite (but we did, and it was the Applecross Inn)!

From our first few hours in Edinburgh hearing stories behind the names of pubs in Grass Market and the Royal Mile, to our last few hours hearing about the history behind three bridges leading back into Edinburgh, as we completed our journey in a full circle moment. It was clear that Graeme is much more that just a driver and tour guide, but a wonderful storyteller and historian with deep knowledge and love for Scotland. Everywhere we went, there was a purpose and reason, and every place comes with history or significance behind the location. We learned about the various Scottish Clans who controlled the areas we were in, stories about real life heroes and villains as well as wonderful tales about mythical creatures and the mostly tragic fates surrounding them and those who interacted with them. While driving Graeme would point out the landmarks from lochs and Monroes, ruined castles and Victorian mansions or even what little town we were about to drive through, he always kept us informed about where we were, what we were looking at and the stories associated with them. This made the long car rides between stops engaging and exciting, so much so that after a few days he asked us how many miles we think we had travelled and I guessed a number that was way too low because it had felt like we had only been in the car for a few hours over those first days. I could not believe we had travelled hundreds of miles already!

After spending 12 days, traveling 1900 miles and walking 155k steps on our trip I am reminded of the quote, “A journey is best measured in friends rather than miles” and the modern saying of, “maybe the real treasure was the friends we made along the way.” While every day was an adventure and every sight something I’ll certainly always remember, I’d like to think what truly made our trip special was the friendship we shared with Graeme. Thank you for everything you did and for being you. We both look forward to seeing Graeme again soon on our next Scotland adventure.

  Booked a tour of edinburgh with Graeme as I have a Brazilian colleague over visiting at work and although I know edinburgh quite well, I wanted to do a proper... read more guided tour. I’m so glad I did because I seen so many cool places I had never seen before but also learned a lot of facts and history about the places I had been/seen. Rafael and his wife absolutely loved it. Thank you very much Graeme, that was excellent!

  The Tour of Our Dreams! Can't Wait to Book Again.  - From our very first Zoom call, Graeme started shaping the tour of our dreams. He really listened to what we wanted and designed a 7day journey that was exactly us... read more - balancing castles, museums, abbeys, ancient churches, and stunning landscapes across Scotland’s western isles. Every detail was thoughtful and seamless, from the scenic routes to how easily he handled the narrowest roads I've ever seen. As food lovers, we loved his choices. Each day had great coffee stops, excellent meals, and cozy places to stay that reflected the charm of each area. His timing was always spot on, planning bathroom breaks and evening arrivals perfectly. What made the trip unforgettable were his stories (oh, and his car playlist). Whether he was sharing history, folklore, or a perfectly timed joke, Graeme made Scotland come alive. His playlist of Scottish music, traditional and modern, set the perfect mood for every drive and added to the experience so much. We had followed Scotland’s Stories online for more than a year before the trip, and read stories from his book, but seeing Graeme’s storytelling in person exceeded our expectations. Our week with him was the highlight of our 2weeks here. We’ll absolutely book with him again. Graeme isn’t just a guide- he’s a storyteller who helps you fall in love with Scotland in a way you’ll never forget. Thank you, Graeme. Stephanie and Ken

  When I went to Scotland in February 2022, I was lucky enough to meet up with Graeme and Molly The Labrador . They took me in and around Edinburgh, the... read more outskirts of the city, further out for long nice walks with Molly, to visit abbeys , churches, castles. We went to pubs outside the usual touristy bustle , eateries that served local specialties, places only locals and specialized guides would know . His knowledge of history of his beautiful country is incredible . The manner in which he explains it is fascinating because of the stories that each place carries with it . He knows them all and as a captivating storyteller, makes the most simple spot come alive with rich, bewitching and engaging tales . We traveled by car , his professionalism in every aspect but more importantly, gave me the chance to meet the real Scots, their friendliness, sense of humour, making me feel part of their culture and be able to enjoy their country to the fullest .I’ve been back a couple of times and always make it a point to meet up , do a bit of touring or just simply get together with a few locals I have met through him and Molly. I highly recommend Scotland Stories if you are looking to be a traveler and not just a tourist.

  Not just a vacation, but a happening that will last a lifetime.  - When this authentic Scottish dude picks you up and very carefully loads you onto his well-equipped Scottish steed, you realize you’ve wandered into your very own Scottish Story.
... read more /> You can’t believe that you’re touring Scotland with Rob Roy or Robert the Bruce, all the while visiting fascinating place after fascinating place while his deep storytelling voice conjures up every little historical detail, and then he digs into his vast depth of Scottish lore to tell you a story or two to bring the place to life.

After you get used to traveling with a giant Scottish dude who everyone stares at, you realize that the real genius of the man is his depth of knowledge combined with stories that burst out of him when you least expect it. He takes you to your favorite places and then throws in a few surprises along the way.

He loves so many things: Molly, Scotland, storytelling, history, tradition, good food, great whisky, adventure, his precious Scottish people, and you, the lucky traveler who may just get to spend a few days crafting your own Scottish story with this extraordinary Scottish man.

It’s not just a vacation, it’s a happening. Book him while you can. He’s going to be booked for a long, long while.

  A Day of Discovery in Edinburgh and Surrounding Area with Graeme - Graeme provides an engaging, deeply informative, personalized experience of Edinburgh and Scotland. His knowledge covers a vast array of topics and he is able to make hundreds of years... read more of history come alive and make sense.
Great personality and sense of humor, thoughtful of his clients, and just plain fun to be with.

  A storytelling adventure!  - If I could give more than 5 stars I would! Graeme has thought of everything to make his tours a memorable experience. The ability to tell stories at will, answer... read more questions in depth, visit the best places (complete with stories), appropriate music during drives (with explanations) down to the best choices for coffees and meals (dinner experiences were amazing!). He was also very considerate of my mother who has limited mobility and factored that into the plans. A true gentleman. Plus there were surprise Scottish bonuses during the travels but you will have to book yourself in to enjoy them! 😉 thanks Graeme!