Many travel to the Scottish Highlands and Islands to explore the places their ancestors once called home. If you have a clan name, a family story or simply a sense that your roots lie somewhere in the Highlands, I may be able to offer a private tour that can be shaped around the landscapes and locations that matter most to you.
Just share your interests and requirements, and (if possible) I will design a personalised itinerary — or adapt one of the advertised tours to suit specific requests. For example, for those of Macleod heritage or ancestry I can easily modify the 3 Day Isle of Skye and Highlands Tour into a dedicated 3 Day Clan Macleod Tour, focusing on Culloden Battlefield, Dunvegan Castle and their ancestral lands around the Isle of Skye.
Please note that to ensure a personalised experience I offer tours exclusively and directly to private clients and do not accept bookings through travel agents or re-sellers.
A spectacular Clan MacDonald & McLeod tour of the Highlands & Isle of Skye!
"An extraordinary 5-day experience exploring the stunning scenery of Scotland’s lochs, mountains & glens with fascinating & dramatic stories of history, dispelling myths of Highland Clan battles & folklore while highlighting the MacDonald & McLeod Clans!"
An Epic Clan Macdonald Adventure!
"For those with a particular interest in Macdonald/Clan Donald history, it is impossible to imagine a better tour guide to take you to the sites related to that storied Clan. From John’s superb walking tour of the Culloden battlefield, to ancient castles off the beaten path, to the intricate relationships between and within the clans, and the stories about fascinating individuals"
Scottish Highlands: Amazing Experience in Search of Ancestors
"In search of our ancestral Clan Donald, we found John on-line over a year ago and began planning our 6 day tour. As I write this review, memories of a most amazing trip flood my mind! This man - a scholar, a historian of all things 'Scotland', tour guide, with attention to detail, absolutely exceeded our expections!"