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- 1. Customised Tours Ever been frustrated when on holiday in a new place by how much of your holiday has slipped away while you tried to find your way around? No matter how friendly and helpful the locals are, and Edinburgh is noted as being a friendly and welcoming place, the average citizen of any large city will know only very little of the things that visitors want to know and even less about their own country. You have worked hard for your holiday and you deserve it to go well. Well, in Edinburgh you now can. You can have a half day, a day, or more on a guided tour of Edinburgh with renowned local guide Bill Hill who will spend time in your company; telling you about this great, historical and breathtakingly beautiful City. He will answer all your questions, familiarise you with the City, its transportation system, ways of accessing other parts of Scotland, best places to eat and drink, where to get the best prices on knitwear and highland dress, give advice on how to trace your ancestry and tell you of historical links between his and your parts of the world. He will be your host, dressed in a kilt, speaking in an accent which you will understand, and with a sense of humour which is legendary among visitors who have spent time in his company.
- 2. About Edinburgh Capital City of Scotland and often described as 'The Athens of the North', Edinburgh is a magical combination of stunning architecture and landscape 5000 years of history a wealth of good eating, drinking, entertainment Festivals Castles, a palace, cathedrals Abbeys and haunted places Art galleries and museums. Secret places where you will feel that you are not in a city at all Quaint pubs where you can hear traditional music in the company of friendly locals. Bill will introduce you to all of this. But be warned, you will not see all of Edinburgh in a single visit. However, from A to Z, Abbey to Zoo, Bill will ensure that what you want to do is feasible in the time available to you.
- 3. Looking Around • Most people will wish to see Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyrood House. It takes the best part of a day to do this, so if you only have one day to spend in Edinburgh, then you can do this without Bill by taking one of the open top bus tours. • Whether you will be staying in one of the City's many friendly guest houses, or excellent hotels, Bill will meet you at your accommodation or at a mutually agreed rendezvous. • There will be plenty of opportunities for taking pictures, so be sure to bring your camera. • By the time you reach Edinburgh, Bill will have used email to build up a profile of you so that your guided tour of Edinburgh is customised especially for you.
- 4. Available Tours Day Tours: Spend a pleasant hour or two exploring the fascinating and historical old town on foot. After a break for lunch, you will then be conducted to Edinburgh's majestic new town to relive the golden age of the Scottish Enlightenment, the Edinburgh of David Hume and Adam Smith. Half Day Tours: A typical half day tour will concentrate on the Old Town and will include the historic Grassmarket. Evening Tours: Evening tours will be similar to the half day tours but may, if you wish, include a visit to one of the many convivial pubs to sample the local brews and traditional Scottish music. Day Excursions: Day excursions can also be organised by negotiation, based on the client hiring a self drive car with Bill joining the party. Perhaps a visit to Rosslyn Chapel, St. Andrews, Melrose Abbey, the Borders or historical Linlithgow? Specialist Tours: Themed and special interest tours are available - if you are interested in a specific historical, literary or geographical aspect of Edinburgh or the surrounding area, Bill can customise a tour just for you. Step On Tours: If you are bringing a coach party to the City and are looking for a guide who will have your customers thoroughly entertained and informed, then Bill is the guide you are looking for. VIP Tours: Bill provides special packages for VIP clients and employees of large organisations such as financial services, local and national governments at home and abroad. Bill has worked with ambassadors, CEOs of multinational corporations, politicians and prominent figures from the world of entertainment.
- 5. Picture Gallery! Edinburgh Castle The Mound St Andrews Calton Hill
- 6. About Your Guide Bill Hill comes from the Scottish Borders and resides in Edinburgh. He has over 40 years experience of entertaining the public. He is a retired local government officer and worked in the field of education. Bill is an original and has written some of the funniest songs to have come out of Scotland. Backed with sharp incisive and hilarious comment, Bill was one of the country's most sought after performers on the Scottish scene. Songs like The Portree Kid, The Scottish Holiday and The Sunday Driver became standard items in the repertoire of The Corries and other songs found their way into the acts of many artistes performing on the folk scene; Bill Barclay, Hamish Imlach and Alastair Macdonald, to name a few. In the 70s and 80s, Bill presented and wrote humourous songs for Radio Forth and some of these found their way into publications such as Punch, one was included in Jocky Wilson's Own Story and one was performed on the Beechgrove Garden. He has appeared on many TV and radio programmes and has made four albums. Bill retired from the circuit due to family commitments and is still missed, although his songs are still performed all over the world. A day spent on a guided tour of Edinburgh with Bill is sure to be an entertaining, informative and above all amusing experience. In addition to his experience of entertainment and education, he has a wealth of knowledge about Edinburgh, its history, the history of Scotland, and how this links to the rest of the world.
- 7. Getting in Touch! Contact Details • Call +44 (0)131 445 1296 • On the Go +44 (0)7899 878857 • Or click http://www.edinburghtourguide.co.uk/ • On Bill’s website, there are links to more information about Edinburgh, and you can also read all the testimonials which he has received from previous happy customers. Spend a day with the man other tour guides call Superguide!