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    Craig Tweedie

    Craig Tweedie

    Calm |  Easy Going | Big Hair |

    Mini Bio

    The outdoors are a powerful and magical place, I spend the majority of my time sharing these amazing places with all sorts of people, in all sorts of places on lots of different adventures.

    Place to Play

    it’s all good….there’s no such thing as bad weather in Scotland, just the wrong jacket.. anywhere where the mountains meet the sea is a special place, everyday, every group, every paddle, and every journey is always different. When not being paid to go out and play I enjoy riding my bike up the biggest hill I can find for free!!

     

    Adventurer's Stories about Craig

    See earlier comment about our guide Craig

    Ann Almgren
    23WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 10/10/2023

    Both guides were great leaders and organizers, but were also able to feel just like a part of our small family team during the trip.

    Jessica Ferguson
    23WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 02/08/2023

    Craig and Tom were excellent guides. They were helpful, encouraging, knowledgeable, organized and great company. They were amazing with our children as well as with the adults. They were focused on making our trip great with all details. They even adjusted the plan and added a downhill to accommodate my son's love of downhill. Our whole group felt lucky to have had them as our guides.

    Lynna Scranton
    23WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 31/07/2023

    As I noted previously, our guides absolutely made this trip. Craig Tweedie is simply full of energy and kept us engaged throughout the trip. He thought of everything, and customized every day so that we maximized our time. David Soden was a great partner with Craig. He was safe, incredibly funny, and engaged with our 20-something boys on all sorts of Scottish, and non-Scottish, lore. We would highly recommend both of these guides. They know the terrain, understand what people can and cannot accomplish on the bike, and truly listened to what we wanted to get out of this experience.

    Peter Allen
    23WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 28/06/2023

    Can’t rate either Craig or Stephi high enough. They were friendly, encouraging, knowledgable and enthusiastic and brought the group together brilliantly.

    Penny Macfarlane
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 17/08/2022

    Both Craig and Stephi were excellent. I cannot imagine having two better guides for a holiday like this. Genuinely enthusiastic, highly competent and entertaining company

    John Shedden
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 15/08/2022

    The guides were both excellent. They were very clear with there instructions and ensured that we carried out our safety checks each time we went on the water. They both had a relaxed persona and very knowledgeable about the area we were travelling through

    Robert Smith
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 15/08/2022

    Absolutely first class.....both Steffi and Craig are excellent teachers who provided the right level of challenge to all the 8 members of the group. I always felt safe even when out of my comfort zone. Sea kayaking can be unpredictable but both Steffi and Craig planned our days brilliantly to ensure we could kayak every day.
    I can not praise them enough for their skills, kindness and enthusiasm.

    Deanne Garratt
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 15/08/2022

    Both Craig and Stephi were fantastic. Very approachable and friendly. They answered all questions in detail and nothing seemed too much trouble. On more challenging areas of water they gave us clear directions about how and where to go . They continually checked to ensure we were ok and anyone struggling was assisted whilst keeping the group together. They were both very knowledgeable not only about kayaking but nature and wildlife too. I learned so much from them.

    Clare Thompson
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 15/08/2022

    Craig Tweedie: a fantastic guide; made us feel capable and was unflappable as well as being great company, with an encyclopaedic knowledge seemingly! Instruction was clear and made a huge difference to my understanding of what I was meant to be doing. You are lucky to have him on your books!
    Stephi: fun, knowlegdeable, encouraging, fun company and inspirational. Again, very helpful instructions. She was great.
    There were several weather issues for the guides to work around but they kept us in the loop throughout and made sure we were challenged but safe; they were continually keeping an eye out for us and were super quick to respond if we needed a hand. They made the trip amazing,

    Alice Fisher
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 15/08/2022

    Craig and Stephi were both amazing! They provided the right amount of support and encouragement and taught new skills with patience and understanding. They worked really well together and enabled me to develop new skills and gain more confidence as a kayaker. They are both friendly, caring and great people to spend a week with. I can’t recommend them enough.

    Cath Hunter
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 13/08/2022

    Again, Craig and Lucy were fabulous and we couldn't have asked for more skilled, responsible, responsive, knowledgeable, and fun guides. We'd never done an organized tour before and we will now for sure do more...

    Deborah Ross
    Mountain Biking - The Hebridean Trail
    Reviewed on 17/07/2022

    Our guides Craig & Lucy were superb, understanding the goals and needs of the individuals in the group. Options were provided for the various members and continency plans were initiated when weather and other challenges were encountered. All carried out with positive attitudes and inspiring, upbeat manners.
    Well done!

    James (Jim) Mottram
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 30/05/2022

    Trip guides Craig and Lucy worked tirelessly like a well-oiled machine to make sure all trip members needs were met. Constantly planning ahead and anticipating possible problems in sometimes atrocious weather conditions they showed excellent planning and leadership skills and really made the trip successful. Probably some of the most competent leaders I have met in 40 years of adventure travel trips I have undertaken.

    Mark Casey
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 29/05/2022

    Our guides were lovely. They were friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and fun. I could not have asked for better

    Anne Bellchambers
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 16/05/2022

    Exceptional - Craig and Scott made the trip
    Nothing was. too much trouble

    Chris Imray
    21WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 26/10/2021

    Really first rate. Great team - Scott and Craig

    Michael Jenkins
    21WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 21/10/2021

    The guides were very experienced, had lots of knowledge and were very personable. We felt right at home with them and missed them when the trip ended!

    Emma Waldegrave
    21WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 20/10/2021

    Craig and Scott provided a wealth of local knowledge and were always happy to accommodate any request made by the group. They clearly enjoyed their jobs, and we enjoyed their company. Thank you so much to the both of them.

    Louise Allen
    21WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 16/10/2021

    Craig and Scott were both excellent, experienced guides and very knowledgeable on the history and sites of interest in the Outer Hebrides. They were also very helpful fixing issues with the bikes and great company both on the rides and in the evenings.

    Jon Boyle
    21WSPD Private Departure
    Reviewed on 11/10/2021

    Craig and Lucy. Two superb guides to be on a trip with. They work seemlessly together. Nothing too difficult. Both super cheerful, friendly, helpful and efficient. A credit to the company

    Well done and thank you to both!

    Stephanie Reid
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 27/09/2021

    Lucy and Craig were very good fun, friendly, approachable, good banter, brilliant support, with no question ever been too silly for them. They offered guidance, empathy, kindness, patience and good humour every step of the way, that matters a great deal to someone just finding their way in cycling.

    Craig seems very knowledgeable on the area/routes we passed picking up details from the geology through to economic growth.

    Nita Hayre
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 27/09/2021

    Lucy and Craig are top guides absolutely brilliant

    Mike Nevill
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 20/09/2021

    Super friendly and helpful

    Stephen Hood
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 20/09/2021

    I cannot recommend Craig and Tim highly enough. They were generous with their experience and skills and seemed to be very happy doing their jobs. They rekindled my enthusiasm for outdoor sports and I really liked the fact that they were enthusiastic about what other providers offered and the fact that there is a whole community of outdoor enthusiasts who support each other. Given that we all arrived with some type of apprehension- bunkhouse/kayaking/being in a group/being on holiday alone/being on holiday in a couple in a group/being too old/being too young - they managed those things really skilfully and gave people the space to do that too. I felt safe in their hands -from being in the kayaks to being in the van going over hills like the Bealach and going to and from Diabaig.

    Jan Hillman
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 25/08/2021

    Both Craig and Tim were magnificent

    Gavin Brown
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 24/08/2021

    Craig and Tim were brilliant in lots of different ways and could not have been any better. Both were welcoming and friendly and put you at ease, not only in their direct interaction, but also quietly looking out for you from the sidelines too. Very enthusiastic about the kayaking but also the surroundings, the scenery and wildlife, and both were very knowledable too.
    Had some great conversations with Tim as I was nearly always towards the back and I knew he would be there to instruct and encourage as well as have a natter about whatever we ended up chatting about if I fell behind the main group a little. Always very cheery company.
    Craig was excellent as a teacher, making it interesting and informative, plus good fun as well. He was easy to understand and paced the groups learning with a lot of infectious enthusiasm. He was also very good at making sure everyone was given individual attention and kept an eye out for each person on the trip. I also know that he put a lot of extra and often unseen work into choosing suitable kayaking sites, weather reports, tides etc etc and looking after all of the driving and equipment.
    Both Craig and Tim added more than kayaking instruction alone, offering additional knowledge and stories about the area, and were central to the success of the trip by being very accomodating and great company too. I am very grateful to both of them, loved every minute, and would not hesitate doing another trip with them.

    Leah Abbott
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 22/08/2021

    Absolutely first class, they were both so competent, knowledgeable and relaxed but making sure that everyone had the attention they needed. They fitted in so smoothly that they seemed to be part of the group. Well done, you’ve got us all looking forward to more action.

    Harry Birkbeck
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 21/08/2021

    I mentioned it in earlier feedback prompt, but I am forever grateful for Craig and Tim. They did an amazing job, on and off the water. Craig guided us through the thought process of when and where to launch, taught us about the local area and overall his love for kayaking and nature was infectious. Tim was the best support and provided great tid bits on scottish culture, lore and history. He was always at the back, providing a “safety net” and encouraging everyone along the way. Both guides are exceptional and I hope to have them on future adventures with Wilderness Scotland.

    Allison Schaefer
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 20/08/2021

    Both guides were excellent - they knew the areas very well, pointed out potential dangers and areas to be careful which was ideal for novice riders like us. They showed us other helpful info on bike maintenance and the like. The routes we took were exceptional - though the final hill climb wasn't really suitable for actual riding. They did explain after this was part of mountain biking - I didn't realise this.
    The end views and rides downhill more than compensated this.
    I liked them showing some of the foraging as well - really made the experience feel more real. It was difficult to keep the group together all the time as people have different levels of skills / fitness but I thought they handled this very well.

    Darren Milne
    Mountain Biking - Bike Across Scotland
    Reviewed on 29/07/2021

    Simon and Craig were excellent, extremely supportive and I learned a lot from them. My mountain biking skills have definitely improved. They really made the trip very enjoyable.

    Susan Ross
    Mountain Biking - Bike Across Scotland
    Reviewed on 19/07/2021

    They had good understanding of local area and mixed things up each day

    Paul Hagan
    Mountain Biking - Bike Across Scotland
    Reviewed on 18/07/2021

    Both guides - Craig and Rich - were outstanding. They worked hard to ensure the group never became too dispersed but also encouraged everyone, including the strongest riders, to stretch themselves a little. Behind the scenes, they attended to the bicycles, checking lubrication and tyre pressures even on bicycles that were not hired. They were genuinely interested in members of the group, and were amazingly knowledgeable about the islands - history, geography, geology, flora and fauna.

    John Marsh
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 15/07/2021

    They were both excellent. Good communicators, very charming and extremely helpful. It was having them with us that made the trip as excellent as it was. Nothing was too much effort for them. Craig, particularly had lots of local knowledge which he shared along with knowledge of fauna and flora.

    Caroline Hildrew
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 12/07/2021

    I mentioned already that Craig and Lucy were truly exceptional. They were what made the trip so amazing for me. Wonderful individuals, fantastic professionals, knowledgeable about kayaks of course but also the area, the natural environment, history, culture people, extremely skilful, attentive, considerate in dealing with people and with clearly immense experience in finding the right balance for the diverse needs of the group in a way that seemed so natural and effortless from their part. I would have no hesitation to recommend a trip with Craig and Lucy!

    Matina Tsalavouta
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 19/06/2021

    Our guides, Craig and Rich, had boundless energy -- up before any of us sorting bikes and equipment and last to bed hashing over the details of the route for the next day. Their knowledge of the area we traveled (trails in particular but also historical landmarks, geological features, etc.) bordered on encyclopedic at times. In addition, they were always leading the charge from the front while at the same time drifting back to make sure stragglers (of which I was one) were enjoying the trip and involved in the full experience of the adventure as well. Fabulous job! I could not be more pleased with our guides.

    Jody Pannell
    19WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 28/09/2019

    Craig and Rich were knowledgeable of the areas our trip went through. Both are very personable and fit in very well with our group (private tour).

    Meliah Garren
    19WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 15/09/2019

    Exceeded all expectations

    Sean Moore
    19WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 10/09/2019

    Our guides were great! Craig and Jeremy are excellent guides full of lots of knowledge and ready to help whenever needed. They can make a rainy day seem fun.
    I have been on MANY bike trips and I thought there knowlegde of the Scotland and the local places far outdid any other guides I've ridden with.

    marykris Kelly
    Road Cycling - Skye and the Inner Hebrides
    Reviewed on 02/09/2019

    I really enjoyed the coaching and information on wild life etc

    Elspeth Lewis
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 04/08/2019

    Craig is the best! He was kind when I didn’t feel well enough to go out; always has interesting facts and stories to share; and makes everyone feel safe and confident. Donald is a very good kayaking coach.

    Sheryl Porter
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 04/08/2019

    Craig and Lucy were the highlight of the trip - outside of the Hairy Coos , perhaps. They took great care of us.

    Scott Harrison
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 03/08/2019

    Craig and Lucy were amazing. They made sure everyone had a great trip.

    Stephen Redshaw
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 17/07/2019

    Bothe Craig and Lucy were excellent guides in all respects. Friendly, helpful and professional in managing the logistics of the tour. Also great company and happy to share their local knowledge and historical knowledge as well as being happy to share the odd story or two.

    James Wiggins
    Road Cycling - The North Coast 500: Highlights
    Reviewed on 15/07/2019

    Craig planned out perfect daily routes avoiding busy roads and took us through spectacular scenery that was even better than we were hoping to see. Craig is professional, friendly, insightful, and knowledgeable and is an exceptional athlete who is very capable in his role. Lucy was a great "second in command" and provided some very wonderful road-side snacks along the way(ie fresh coffee, wendsleydale cheeses, oatcakes--and those amazing strawberries!) Craig and Lucy made a great team and we enjoyed their company.

    Morag Mottram
    19WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 18/06/2019

    Lucy and Craig were both brilliant. They worked hard to find ways to get us on the water despite windy conditions, they were skillful teachers and helped us increase our own skills and confidence, and they were sensitive to individual needs.

    Annie Jones
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 21/05/2019

    Very knowledgable and supportive

    Julia Simpson
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 14/05/2019

    The guides were extremely knowledgeable, which meant we were able to get out on the water every day. Felt very safe on the water with the guides.

    Kathryn Ogden
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 12/05/2019

    Craig and Lucy worked really, really hard and were both excellent guides.. The trip ran like clockwork and they made sure we were kayaking in water appropriate to our novice skill level. They were both engaged with the group and explained what we were doing and why. I can’t praise them highly enough.

    Sally Arthy
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 12/05/2019

    Lucy was bubbly, outgoing,funny and just plain nice.
    Craig was a bit more serious but very competent. He made the right decisions every day based on the weather.

    Ann Kirkhope
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 11/05/2019

    I can't provide any negative feedback with regards to Craig Tweedie. He exceeded my expectations in every way. Craig is the best guide I have experienced in this type of trip. He provided just the right blend of cultural, environmental and historical information.

    Dan Connelly
    Wilderness Walking - Outer Hebrides & Skye
    Reviewed on 06/05/2019

    Top notch! Always smiling and pleasant, even with the demands placed upon them from some of our more troublesome riders. The whole trip was great, but the guides were extraordinary!

    David Walker
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 07/10/2018

    Craig was great!

    Ashley Groenke
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 02/10/2018

    Could not have been better. Craig's knowledge of the area and it's wildlife added to our enjoyment of the excursions and meant he could find the best place to go each day to suit the conditions. His awareness of the needs of the group and his vigilance in helping the weakest link, usually me!, was very comforting.

    Mary Kirkpatrick
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 02/10/2018

    Craig was outstanding ……. a true professional. Nothing was too much trouble. Wonderful customer care

    John Yates
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 01/10/2018

    They were always a step ahead, always eager to please...always cheerful, always knowledgable of EVERY question, and are the very best at what they do!

    Renella Gwyn Hanie
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 21/09/2018

    Loved them all...

    Barbara Barylska
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 20/09/2018

    Tripple excellent!


    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 18/09/2018

    As noted before, the guides did an excellent job - I can't think of any way that they could have done it any better!


    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 17/09/2018

    Lucy, Craig, and Craig, are simply the best guides on the planet and set a very high bar for measuring others. No others have come close to date.


    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 16/09/2018

    Simply amazing...caring and attentive..and in my case, encouraging


    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 16/09/2018

    These guides were the best. Very patient with us older folk. They worked well together and bent over backwards to accommodate our every request.


    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 16/09/2018

    Craig, Craig and Lucy were superb. Always striving to make it easy for us. Really appreciated their upbeat attitudes in spite of some unexpected difficulties. Always willing to go the extra mile to help.

    Bob ONeal
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 15/09/2018

    Craig & Lucy and Craig Little were all outstanding. For me the only negative was too much rah-rah 'go team' cheering. That's good for kids or those inexperienced in cycling but we didn't really need it. That said I know they were just trying to be encouraging.

    Peter Leafman
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 15/09/2018

    Craig L, Craig T, and Lucy were amongst the three kindest people I have ever met. They worked exceedingly hard to make sure everyone’s needs were taken care of. On a scale of 1-5, I would give them a 10!

    Richard Cope
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 14/09/2018

    The guides were a joy.

    Donald Miller
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 14/09/2018

    They were GREAT!!! They took good care of us, were knowledgeable, easy-going, and did their best to accommodate. I don’t know how they cope with tourists week after week! They are really special people.........you’re fortunate to have them on staff!

    Kay ONeal
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 13/09/2018

    Great routes with something for everyone - hard (20% grade); challenging (at times hilly and at times fast cars); easy - spinning along in the countryside. They get HUGE kudos for the day the bridge was out and we had to be rerouted on the fly : GREAT JOB!!!! And, the new route took out a major climb. ; )

    Margaret McDaniel
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 13/09/2018

    Professional dedication to each participant.

    Wendy Primmer
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 15/08/2018

    Friendly, fun and encouraging

    Wendy Primmer
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 13/08/2018

    Craig and Kielty were excellent and on top of everyone's needs.
    Craig is an amazing leader with insights to the history of Scotland's Outer Hebrides and its environment. To begin our trip he did a group bonding exercise with red string symbolizing the Rowan tree for protection. ( Each member of our group carried their piece of red string throughout the trip!) Craig was always checking in with us to make sure our expectations were being met.
    Kielty did a fantastic job getting our van and trailer in the standby line so that we were able to make our ferry back to the mainland. I know that there was a lot of behind the scene planning that day and it was truly appreciated.

    Jean Barbour
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 13/08/2018

    Utterly professional and supportive, I have led trips and know what a 24/7 experience it can be.
    Craig and Kettlie combined energy with local knowledge and good humour, both really good adverts for the Wilderness Scotland Brand.

    Terry Scott
    Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 13/08/2018

    Craig was of course a well-seasononed and professional guide, but more importantly, his personal character was a crucial asset to the success of the the trip by contributing to the social binding and general atmosphere between us all. Lucy of course was the natural complement, adding her own charm and kindness to the stew, making the trip not only a memorable biking adventure but a very pleasant sociable experience. Wilderness Scotland took care of the "ingredients", but Craig and Lucy made the magic!

    Sam Wiedermann
    Mountain Biking - Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 06/08/2018

    Craig was excellent, detailed knowledge and history of the surroundings was a bonus.

    Stephen Crossman
    Mountain Biking - Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 06/08/2018

    Lucy and Craig were the best guides we could have wished for - very knowledgeable and always keen to give us the best possible experience. And also super helpful - be it organising stamps for sending post cards or getting our bike fixed.

    Michaela Spitzer
    Mountain Biking - Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 06/08/2018

    Craig and Lucy were fantastic - they were both calm and efficient, very friendly and a real pleasure to be around. A truly excellent team!

    Shimon Arad
    Mountain Biking - Coast to Coast
    Reviewed on 02/08/2018

    The guides were fantastic! We enjoyed the information and historic background of the areas we biked through and of Scotland as a whole they provided. They treated us all with respect and handled the small issues that came up effeciently. They provided each of us the biking experiance we wanted.

    Carolyn Wedekind
    18WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 30/07/2018

    I'll repeat my comments from an earlier panel ... Craig Tweedie and Scott McCabe were absolutely terrific ... they assessed our individual capabilities quickly and made accommodations accordingly ... greatly appreciated. They also modified our itinerary to meet our stated goals. They explained clearly upcoming routes and assisted -- and encouraged -- each of us individually when the hills got rather steep! Craig noticed my front tire going flat and he changed it in record time! Scotland and the bicycling thereof were wonderful, but made all the better by our two outstanding guides!

    Ronald Wedekind
    18WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 24/07/2018

    Craig and Scott were top notch. A+ guides.

    Matthew Marran
    18WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 23/07/2018

    The guides were incredible. Super helpful and supportive throughout the trip.

    Brian Wedekind
    18WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 16/07/2018

    The guides did an excellent job of understanding and accommodating our experience levels and chattiness levels

    Emily Mosser
    18WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 15/07/2018

    They rocked. Did a great job making the trip enjoyable for people with a wide variation in cycling ability.

    David Tweedie
    18WSPD_Private Departure
    Reviewed on 15/07/2018

    Craig Tweedy was outstanding, fun, very attentive, and creative for selecting activities that we would enjoy. He is the reason we would rank this as one of our best trips ever.

    Lucy Livingston
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 28/06/2018

    Our guide, Craig Tweedie was fabulous. He was very knowledgeable and really insightful in tailoring our activities (mainly hiking but also 1 day each of kayaking and biking) to our preferences and endurance levels. A real delight.

    Phil Livingston
    18WSTM Tailor Made trips
    Reviewed on 27/06/2018

    Both Paul & Craig were excellent

    Martin Wilson
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 21/06/2018

    They are good at what they do and they love what they do... I am jealous

    Mary Ellen Coulter
    Road Cycling - The Grand Tour
    Reviewed on 20/06/2018

    The best tour guides I've ever met!
    Craig was a wealth of information and Lucy was the most delightful
    person I've ever met.

    Mary Ellen Coulter
    Road Cycling - The Grand Tour
    Reviewed on 19/06/2018

    Craig and Lucy were wonderful. Engaging, helpful, informative, talented and knowledgeable. They really made the trip the fantastic experience it was.

    Dave Brumbaugh
    Road Cycling - The Grand Tour
    Reviewed on 19/06/2018

    A+++. Craig and Lucy were outstanding. This was our first guided bike trip as all of our other trips were self supported. We could not have had a better combination of guides. Unfortunately you have spoiled us from any other guided bike trips we may take.

    Sam Marcum
    Road Cycling - The Grand Tour
    Reviewed on 19/06/2018

    As before excellent guides

    Ian Strawford
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 10/06/2018

    The two guides, Craig and Paul, were beyond excellent. I honestly couldn't fault them. They were extremely knowledgeable, positive and good fun to be around. They organised a fantastic trip, which was varied and within our capability. I can't thank them enough for making the trip so memorable.

    Natalie Tandy
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 08/06/2018

    Craig and Paul were both excellent in all aspects . I learnt more about the technical side of paddling , safety and self rescue that I though I would have achieved.
    I also learnt a good bit about Scottish history , wildlife etc .
    All round two excellent hosts...….now if they could only take care of the midgies :0)

    David Waughman
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 07/06/2018

    Paul and Craig were fantastic. They took the time to find out about the group expectations and the things we wanted to get out of the trip. They worked very well together and provided a great balance between teaching us skills, encouraging us to be independent and make our own decisions, and giving us information about our surroundings. I learned a lot, and felt inspired! They were great ambassadors for Wilderness Scotland.

    Julie Black
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 04/06/2018

    Craig and Paul were better-than-excellent guides: always there when needed, never intrusive, skilled, informative, supportive, empowering.

    Sue Thomason
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 04/06/2018

    Craig and paul were amazing guides always teaching us the things about the area we were in and the skills we were developing so big thumb up for craig and paul.

    William Hewitt
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 03/06/2018

    Absolutely first-class; couldn't be better. Craig and Paul looked after their "ducklings", inspired confidence in the nervous ones, helped to bring on everyone's skills, and knew lots about sea life, geology, folklore....They both made a huge contribution to an excellent trip.

    Rory Newman
    Sea Kayaking - West Coast Explorer
    Reviewed on 03/06/2018

    Both Craig and Mike were attentive, knowledgeable and good company. We didn't have to think of anything it was all taken care of!

    Rose Zamoyska
    Road Cycling - Arran, Islay & Jura
    Reviewed on 22/05/2018

    The guides were great. Both Craig and Mike were kind, considerate, knowledgeable and highly competent. They were just incredibly nice guys who made us feel at ease right from the start. It was a very small trip - just the two of us and a third person from Wilderness Scotland on a 'fam trip' - so the overall feeling was very much like a family, or a bunch of friends out together. The feeling that they were there for backup was very comforting, even if it wasn't needed.

    Paul Travers
    Road Cycling - Arran, Islay & Jura
    Reviewed on 22/05/2018

    Does Craig ever get angry? The guy's a saint! Organisation, planning and choice of restaurants was outstanding. Thanks Craig. Your guidance and warm enthusiasm has meant I'll return year after year.

    Jon Whitehall
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 21/05/2018

    Professional.

    Dominique Bex
    Wilderness Walking - Argyll & the Isles
    Reviewed on 15/05/2018

    Craig was an excellent guide who naturally inspired confidence from the start. Obviously being a guide is not just about showing people the ropes. It requires multiple skills - they're responsible for the participants' safety, comfort, enjoyment of the entire holiday (on and off the water) and for delivering professional instruction. Underlying all this is the need to have excellent people skills. In fact I think being a good guide is much more than just a job - it's a vocation.

    Heather O'Hara
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 15/05/2018

    Craig was absolutely tremendous. While he had everything organised he always gave us options to all agree the days activities, it made me feel a part of a group. His energy and support really did make the holiday more memorable.

    Peter Douglas
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 14/05/2018

    Craig is just the best.Always cheery and helpful. Selected the best paddling locations on what was a pretty windy and at times wet 5 days.
    He explains things well and takes things in easy stages - gives you time to learn and try things out.

    Bill Inness
    Sea Kayaking - Introduction Course
    Reviewed on 12/05/2018

    Craig was very knowldgeable and friendly. Both he and Chantal made sure everybody felt included. I especially appreciate the way he never hurried us and gave us time to explore each spot and take pictures.

    Monika Radivoj
    Wilderness Walking - Argyll & the Isles
    Reviewed on 07/05/2018

    Craig was an absolute credit to your company, always wanting to make sure we was happy and would action any questions and made sure we would get the best out of each day

    Carl Broomhead
    Wilderness Walking - Argyll & the Isles
    Reviewed on 07/05/2018

    I'm sure your guides get this a lot but I really can't say enough about Craig. Not only was he extremely knowledgeable, fit, and easy to get along with, but he always went out of his way to get to know and interact with everyone on the trip. Our group was made up of mostly singles but in no time his relaxed and genuine personality had us bonded into a group. I really liked how he always tried to incorporate everyone's level, wants and needs into our daily excursions. As I mentioned in another review, his effortless logistical abilities never ceased to impress me and the fact that he was so personable and kind just made the trip entirely. Thanks, Craig! You rock! :-)

    Julie Umpherson
    Wilderness Walking - Argyll & the Isles
    Reviewed on 07/05/2018

    Howard and Craig were fantastic, making us feel safe at all times. The days were well planned considering the bad weather, their knowledge of the area was excellent.
    Sociable, professional, friendly and caring.

    Ellie Standen
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 03/07/2017

    Craig and Howard were super. Very engaging, fun to talk to, and very good with managing our daily trips. They encouraged us to push ourselves without putting us in situations that were beyond our skill level. I would do another trip with either of them or better yet, both of them together again!

    Sue Page
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 27/06/2017

    Craig and Howard were amazing. They knew exactly how to organise a group of fledgling kayakers, there was never any fuss and nothing was too much trouble. They spent time assessing the weather conditions each day to find suitable paddling spots for us. There was a good mix of teaching skills and just letting us get on with it.

    Kathy Gee
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 24/06/2017

    Craig & Howard were excellent, they worked well together. They gave great confidence on the water & showed that they were always thinking ahead & modifying there plans dependent on weather, how we were progressing, tide, etc.
    Off the water they left nothing to be desired, seemed to read our minds & be one step in front of us at all times, yet without being overbearing, they were just getting on with stuff with no fuss or commotion.

    Martin Wilson
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 20/06/2017

    Both Howard and Craig were tremendous. We were in safe hands. The weather was not ideal but they absolutely made the most of it. They are both so knowledgable. Both so personable and took care of everyone and everything. I could not recommend and thank them enough.

    Jeanette Patrizio
    Sea Kayaking - The Scottish Highlands
    Reviewed on 18/06/2017

    Excellent guide. Very adaptable, friendly & knowllegable on the area & the environment/ wildlife. 5 stars

    Clare Ryan
    Sea Kayaking - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 19/09/2016

    Craig is an excellent guide. We were unlucky with tough weather conditions, but he was always exploring options (A, B, C...) to make the most of our time either on or off the water. He was very good about checking in with each one of us throughout the trip. I felt like I was in excellent hands and I would highly recommend his guiding expertise.

    Katharine Brewer
    Sea Kayaking - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 06/09/2016

    Craig, Helen and Ben were great and looked after all of us really well. Their knowledge, experience, excellent humour and sense of adventure made the whole trip so enjoyable. I now look at oyster catchers in a whole new light!

    Barbara Whetnall
    Road Cycling - Arran, Islay & Jura
    Reviewed on 25/07/2016

    Lucy and Craig were fantastic. They were so organized and knowledgeable and really brought the group together. They knew so much about everything - flora, fauna, history, sports, politics... Anything they didn't know, they researched and got back to us on. They were flexible and provided options. Even the small glitches we had were handled in such a way that they became small adventures instead of problems.

    Jennifer Reese
    Road Cycling - The Grand Tour
    Reviewed on 20/07/2016

    The guides were fantastic. They went over and beyond to try and support the group. For instance Lucy ran a session teaching clients to roll after a long day paddling. Both guides had the perfect mix of professionalism and friendliness and made all in the group feel comfortable, supported and accommodated. The guides worked very well together in the team and worked every second of the day it seemed to make the trip a success. They were also both very inspiring individuals and helped to inspire others in the group e.g helping to raise paddling skills, spotting wildlife, learning local history.

    Georgina Richards
    Sea Kayaking - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 22/06/2014

    Both Craig and Lucy were excellent as guides, very knowledgable and patient and fun to spend time with. Both were also annoyingly fit! :0)

    Mike Saunders
    Sea Kayaking - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 15/06/2014

    Craig and Lucy were terrific guides- knowledgable, confident and helpful without being overbearing- more than anything great fun to be with - I would sign up to a trip they were running anytime

    Margaret Gibson
    Sea Kayaking - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 15/06/2014

    Competent, capable, cheerful, .. the guides made the trip, Not a bad word to say !

    Julian Horton
    Sea Kayaking - The Outer Hebrides
    Reviewed on 15/06/2014

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