John Hamilton

Liam was really excellent on a couple levels. I went on this trip with my mother and my aunt ( who has stage 4 cancer)

He was extraordinary kind to my aunt. When we had originally booked she had been doing much better but had a down turn right around when we left. Liam was cognizant of this fact supportive and created an environment she could enjoy this trip without allowing her underlying concerns overshadow the absolute awe and joy she felt on this trip. She will not likely be able to do another trip like this, I am so thankful she was able to experience this trip as it was. Our guid was intergral to that.

My mother has lots of questions and thoughts about Scotland as a whole and Liam was incredibly thoughtful and willing to have those conversations. There was a baker who she is a huge fan of signing books at the distillary and he went out of his why to make sure she ( and others) were able to go to the signing. This seemed so above and beyond to me!

I was constantly surprised at how knowledgable and enthusiastic he was for Scottish geology, flora, and fauna. He was able to discuss lands scapes in terms of ongoing evolution that is impacted both by people and underlying geography/climate. I did not expect this level of passion ( maybe thats on me?) Or interest. I felt like i learned so much and was constantly engaged and enjoying these discussions that also veered into the mythology of the area. I was also surprised at his willingness to answer " and what mushroom is this?" On near constant repeat.

Overall I am extremely thankful for the kindness, consideration, and the utmost interest in the situation at hand.

EXCELLENT! John Hamilton made the trip worthwhile. Very knowledgeable, offered options to respond to group interests, and personable. He made the trip worthwhile.

Our guide John Hamilton was absolutely super. Extremely knowledgeable, organized and definitely focused on ensuring we had the best possible experience during our trip

Not only did John take into account our varied interests, he was consistently gracious, highly professional, and fun!

John and Jamie were great. Their personalities, knowledge base and skill sets complimented each other very well. I'd hike again with them any day.

John Hamilton and Jamie led with compassion and useful knowledge

We had really excellent guides: John Hamilton and Jamie Pimblett. As I commented earlier, they provided fantastic care for the group overall and for many individuals needing advice, foot care, etc. They shared their knowledge of history, culture, plants, geology, geography, etc., and this added a lot to our appreciation of the hike and of Scotland. They fit right in with the rest of the group, which helped our group to achieve a remarkable level of inclusiveness and camaraderie. Hats off the John and Jaime for their leadership!

John was amazing. He was able to trouble shoot some unexpected changes in itinerary and meals, remained professional and calm. He also surprised us with an impromptu open mic session one evening at the pub!! He is friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and passionate about his career.

John was friendly and adaptable, taking time to ensure the trips suited and taking sensible account of the weather

As I have previously mentioned our guide was John Hamilton and he was exceptional. We (family of 3) had a wonderful time. John played Scottish music for us during our drives, he was an excellent guide on the hikes. He is fun to be around, and he made each of us feel safe. We would definitely do another guided trip with him!

John H. (our guide) was excellent, friendly, and informative. He did a great job understanding our to-do list and met all of them. Would definitely travel with John again.

Our guide was continually throughout the week, was trying to find ways to support us for a more enjoyable experience, which made the experience always comfortable and feeling so supported

John was always attentive to our needs. Because there were only the 3 cyclists and John we developed a close bubble so it was disappointing when he was in different accommodation unit

See my earlier comments about John.

John Hamilton was OUTSTANDING. He worked well with our widely-diverse group of hikers, responded well during unusual events (e.g., urgent medical situations), and greatly increased the enjoyment of the experience. I can't give him enough credit. A fine man.



TEAM WILDERNESS RESPONSE

Thank you for your feedback. We are delighted to hear that you had a fantastic time both on the trip and with the guide. It is great that John helped to deal with the unfortunate blisters that appeared on your wife’s feet and this in turn allowed you to complete the trip.

He was there for us if we needed him, and helped set out the expectations for the day, to help us fully enjoy it. He was also sensitive to the group abilities and dynamics, and allowed people to enjoy their walk at their own pace, in their own way. An excellent guide.

John Hamilton was wonderful. Fun, calm, very sensitive to individual skills and personalities. Always willing to help. Very knowledgeable about Scottish culture and history. A good problem solver, esp in my case where I needed some medical help. A wonderful part of our group while still being able to step aside and make important decisions. This group gelled amazingly well - looked out for one another both on the trails and in our hotels with luggage, etc. This is partly due to John’s ability to make us all one team.

Our guide was fantastic. His passion for Scotland and the great outdoors was evident from the start. He has great communication skills, is a good listener, then -there are his many and varied talents, unveiled as the week progressed!- We were a diverse group with varying ability. He was there when needed. Everyone in our group thought highly of him.