John and Al were absolutely terrific . I hoe that one , other or both are on the next trip I book.

We enjoyed all our guides, Shauna, Rebecca, Alastair, as well as Rory from the sea kayaking trip.
They all had great knowledge, could adapt to all of us, including 2 14 years old girls, and were very pleasant to be with

Ken was extremely knowledgeable, courteous, great company and an excellent guide. His driving was impeccable too. It felt as if he went the extra mile and it was clear how much he loved his job which added to our wonderful experience.

Lawrence was great too and an added bonus! Again courteous, great company and knowledgeable.

Ken and Lawrence were simply brilliant

Both guides were excellent, with local knowledge, poetry and thoughtfulness. Nothing was too much trouble, and due (I assume) to covid felt very spoilt with 2 guides and vehicles between 6. More guidance on what to tip guides would be useful. We tiped as a group which proved problematic.

Felt very spoilt with 2 guides between six of us. Gold star service, nothing too much trouble and so knowledgeable. Nothing was too much trouble. Great senses of humour too.

Really first class. Pitched just right, authoritative, empathetic, friendly, approachable. knowledgeable and passionate.

Very helpful and learned about the area

Al obviously has a lot of experience. He was well organised, knowledgeable, enthusiastic, encouraging and has a good sense of humour.

Extensive knowledge of the area and the walking routes

Guided- very knowledgeable and helpful, clearly loves his work and cares about it

Al was a very considerate and knowledgeable guide. He briefed us each evening about the next day’s activities and during the walks took time to give us background on the history and geology of our location. He was safety conscious and helpful to each member of the group.

Alistair was a super guide!
The walks were well paced and adapted according to the weather.
He has a wealth of knowledge of the area - the geography, history, wildlife and gave us a real insight into life in the highlands and islands of north west Scotland.

Ali a été un guide comme on voudrait toujours en avoir; je ferais un autre voyage guidé par lui avec plaisir. Toujours patient, avec un coup de main au bon moment. Son choix de parcours en fonction de la météo a été sans faille.
Les informations qu'il nous a données «in situ» nous font encore mieux apprécier les lieux parcourus.

Ali has been a guide as one would always like to have; I would make another trip guided by him with pleasure. Always patient, with a hand at the right time. His choice of course according to the weather was flawless.
The information he gave us "in situ" makes us even better appreciate the places visited.

Very competant and able to adapt the itinerary to compensate for veryi different weather. I had no doubts about his ability to deal with any incidents - but we didn't have any due to good planning.

Very knowledgeable and took great care of us!

Our guide Alistair was very knowledgeable about the history, flora and fauna of the area. The walks were lead at a suitable pace for all to enjoy. Walks were adapted well to meet the weather / conditions underfoot.

Alistair was excellent. He had a great in depth knowledge of the history, geology fauna and flora of the area. I learned loads. He made sure to get to know everyone and make sure everyone was accommodated and got the most out of the trip. He skilfully arranged the walks to make the most of the weather and give us the best views. He was a pleasure to spend the week with.

Alastair was really friendly and very knowledgeable. Great at adapting routes to the weather conditions and provided loads of great information about the region

Al was really great. He is incredibly knowledgeable. He was also great at improvising if the weather or traffic required us to change plans at the last minute.

Al was the best. He always had our best interests at heart. He became one of us, not just a guide, that's saying alot.

Alistair and Lotte helped make my WHW experience outstanding. Having hiked the Great Glen Way a few years ago, self-guided, I was hesitant to do a guided hike. The people in our group and the guides, Alistair and Lotte, made this an unforgettable experience. (I will never look at lichen the same) They were both knowledgable, helpful and friendly. Amazing experience with the whole group!

Alastair and Lotte could not have been any friendlier and were always interested in hearing about individual 's backgrounds throughout the day. They had a wealth of knowledge about our surroundings and the whole group took away memories for life. It was great that we could unwind in the evenings for a drink with our guides as it gave them a chance to reveal their stories to the group.

From making sure everyone was enjoying the experience, to keeping us moving (and balancing with stops, usually at scenic points along the way) and simply being friendly companions, it would be difficult to top Alastair and Lotte. As a bonus, they gave me great feedback and food for thought about possibly leading hiking groups myself back in the U.S., when I asked them about it.

As stated before Lotte and Alistair were awesome. Loved the info Al shared with us. It was never boring. That guy would make a great teacher! Lotte as well!

Alastair and Lotte were always available and kind. They looked after the whole party and kept everybody safe without mothering. They were knowledgeable and interesting in their stories about the area. And excellent listeners!!!

Our guides, Lotte and Alistair, were both excellent, and complemented each other beautifully. They were both highly experienced, knowledgeable and skilful outdoors people, with great interpersonal skills. They were both also lovely, warm,likeable and cheerful, with relaxed demeanour..we felt very secure. They kept the group together over long distances, without ever herding us, or making anyone feel they had to go at a pace that was not comfortable. Even though myself and partner both arrived with colds, we felt the guides were totally supportive and non judgemental, allowing us to make decisions about whether or not to skip a day.
Their maturity and kindness were evident when one of the group members faced an unexpected tragedy outside our journey.
We have been on many guided hiking trips in many countries, over the years. Lotte and Alistair rate amongst the best. Having initially wanted to have a self guided trip, we felt very lucky that circumstances placed us on this guided trip with Lotte and Alistair.

Alistair and Lotte answered any and every question, and were extremely good natured throughout the trip.

Alastair was amazing - he was friendly, patient, accomodating, and knowledgeable. I very much enjoyed walking and talking with him and do hope to book another trip with his as the guide in the future.

Our guide Alastair was very competent and had a lot to share.
He almost always had an aswer to my numerous questions aboute the flora and fauna of Scottland.

He did a good job keeping the group together despite the difference in speed.

Very easy going and dedicated!

Alistair did an excellent job letting us know what to expect each day (with the exception of not telling us about one big hill on the second day!), keeping track of differently paced walkers, and providing interesting information about the history of the area. He was upbeat, knowledgeable, kind, and humorous.

Alastair was an excellent guide. He managed a large group of differently paced walkers very well, and always let us know what to expect each day. He was very knowledgeable about the landscape, history (both human and natural), and the flora and fauna we passed, plus whisky recommendations.

Alistair was an excellent guide who managed the different walking abilities within the group tactfully and successfully. He was very knowledgeable, approachable and pleasant.

Very personable and knowledgeable

Alistair was informative about the areas we were walking through , managed to cater for various walking abilities, knowledgeable about whisky and had a good sense of humour.

Alistair was a awesome guide! He was patient and very knowledgeable about the route and surroundings. He seemed to take a genuine interest in each of the people on the trip.

Guides were wonderful

Alasdair was knowledgable and professional, talking about history, geography, botany and meteorology with a passionate and engaging interest.

Alastair is a wonderful, organized, calm leader and clearly knows the area, history, flora and fauna.

Very knowledgeable and friendly. I appreciated Alastair’s straightforward approach and his patience even though we had a very wide range of fitness levels within our group.

Very helpful to everyone in the group. Went over and beyond. Great information details. Kind, considerate, and above all patient.

None better. Knowledgeable, competent, and caring, especially when faced with varying levels of hiking abilities.

Alistair was wonderful. He grasped our relative abilities very quickly. he was always there to lend a helping hand when I wobbled on a rock, or sank into the peat bog. He gave us lots of information about the history, the natural environment and so on. He drove beautifully and he was great company!

Alastair was the perfect guide for our group. We had very diverse hiking skills and he was able to ensure each of us participated and saw the sights while keeping us all safe and happy!

Alistair was wonderful. He managed the different personalities and skill levels with ease. He was so knowledgeable across such a broad range of topics and happy to answer everyone’s questions. He was always on time with a smile. For me personally his words of encouragement and mental as well as physical help were invaluable. If I ever take another trip I want to go with him!! He makes you feel secure in his abilities which for a novice was extremely important. Don’t lose him!!

This was my first guided tour at age 68. My late husband and I did much traveling from age of 21. I have nothing to compare except I doubt anyone could guide us better than Alastair. Eight people all with different needs, expectations and desires and then adding on personalities is a huge responsibility. Alastair made it look easy as he taught us about the history of your lovely land, knowledge of your local plants and wildlife. I asked for a little time to shop and someone else wanted a tour of a whiskey distillery and he made both possible (last one kept us out of pouring rain after a hike). How lucky were we that he was our guide!

Already commented. Loved Alister and would seek out a trip with him again. He does not over guide and true to control group. He gets his job done but let’s everyone enjoy everything. And his stories and experiences were so memorizing. I am so glad he was willing to share

My trip was guided by Alastair Goodridge. He's informative and very knowledgeable about the history and legends of the area. He explained a lot about the diverse flora and fauna that I’d miss if I opted to do the way unguided. He is very professional, flexible, conscientious, and calm!

Alisster was chilled, patient, didn't rush us and stress us around... He was caring and left us on our own pace as we were a small group... Kept checking on everyone, and provided loads of information about nature, vegetation, animals, history and answered all the questions we had in mind... Also he helped me in managing my meals according to my dietary needs... Super calm and polite...