Hi, I’m Neil
Hi, I’m Neil
I’ve lived in Edinburgh for 58 years
I speak English
I am a Tourist Guide
After thirty-four years working for a large Scottish law firm and a further four in the wilderness, I think I’ve finally found my calling… an opportunity to show visitors my country while telling stories, sometimes tall, while hopefully being educational and entertaining. I was born and brought up in Edinburgh and have lived in Scotland all my life with the exception of a three-year period when I went East to experience another culture. I am of course biased towards what Edinburgh has to offer (it is the greatest city in the world) but acknowledge the depth of history and attraction of our other cities and of course the beauty of our islands, countryside, and waterways. I have worked semi-professionally as a photographer and am familiar with the areas around Scotland where the scenery will bring out the best in your art. I am also very much interested in our national drink (not Irn Bru) and can guide you around the areas where our many distilleries are situated. There’s a lot to see and do in Scotland, I’d be happy to be part of your experience.
My knowledge & interests
History
Photography
Culture & customs
Music
Street food
Local cuisine
Art galleries & museums
Parks
Gardens
Scenic routes
Political history
Economic history
Social history
Architectural history
Religious history
Cityscape photography
Street photography
Portrait photography
Modern architecture
Classical architecture
Whiskey
Local beers
Vintage shops
Handicrafts & souvenirs
Traditional culture
Popular culture
Religious customs
Lifestyle culture
Rituals & ceremonial customs
Alternative or underground culture
Local speciality drinks
Painting
Traditional art
Contemporary art
Art history
Specialty shops
Bookstores
Music stores
Antique shops
Landscape photography
Wildlife photography
Action photography
Sports photography
Commercial photography
Night photography
Nature photography
Post-modern architecture
Gothic architecture
Pop music
Rock music
Blues music
Traditional music
Electronic music
R&B
Metal music
Indie music
