About Morag

The name, Morag, comes from the ancient Gaelic language and means “princess” (honest – it’s true). It is pronounced MOrag.

Background

Originally from Kirkcaldy in the ancient Kingdom of Fife, I am now based in Edinburgh where I first came to qualify with a degree in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh.

I am a “Blue Badge” guide accredited by the Scottish Tourist Guides Association (STGA) - a training which built on the wide range of interests I already had - particularly the history and culture of Scotland. This guiding qualification is the only one recognised by VisitScotland.

Scotland’s environment – its lochs, hills and mountains as well as its wildlife – is one of my particular interests. Traditional culture, music and song, is another of my hobbies and I help run a Folk Music Club near Edinburgh.

Guiding

I am a fully insured driver-guide with a Ford Galaxy people-carrier which can offer one-day tours for up to 6 people and extended tours for up to 4 people travelling with luggage. If your group is larger I can arrange to have access to a bigger vehicle.

I am more than happy to do coach and walking tours throughout Scotland. I also enjoy guiding with small groups. However, I think it is fair to say I am interested in a whole variety of guiding work. This year I had a particularly enjoyable 4 days researching and visiting some family sites with relatives discovering their roots.

Above all I want to give visitors to Scotland a positive, enjoyable experience so that they want to return again and again.

Additional Notes

As well as being a member of the STGA, I am also a member of the Guild of Registered Tourist Guides in Britain and of the Driver-Guides Association where insurance regulations are particularly strict.