Rise! Caledonia
(Sung to the popular tune, 'Highland Cathedral')
"Rise! Caledonia, land where eagles fly
High where the snowy mountains touch the sky
Gliding o'er forest spreading green, so free
Down, where the glen and river meet the sea."
-Patrick Scott Hogg (2003)
About Maggie
When my family grew up, I embarked on the Scottish Tourist Guides two-year intensive course at the University of Edinburgh. I graduated with the Certificate of Scottish Studies and my coveted "Blue Badge" from the Scottish Tourist Guides Association www.stga.co.uk The STGA, founded in 1959, is the only body of professionally trained guides in Scotland
In addition to my tourist guiding, I am currently an elected Director of the STGA; the Scottish delegate for the Federation of European Guides (FEG); and also a member of the Edinburgh Branch Committee. As if this wasn't enough, I am also involved in student training!
Homecoming 2009 - Spend your vacation in Scotland, walk in the footsteps of Scotland's famous men and women who have helped shape the modern world. Let me plan a suitable trip around your ancestral homeland.
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13th WFTGA Convention - Bali, Indonesia - Sunday Jan 11, 2009 - Friday Jan 16, 2009
We are 'quite simply the best'
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We stand for standards and quality in tourist guides
We are the professionals!
We promote training and qualifications for tourist guides
We are the professionals!
We support codes of practice and quality charters for tourist guides
We are the professionals!
My special interests are:
The Highlands and Islands- Archaeology
- History
- Art and Architecture
- Galleries and Museums
- Conferences and Incentives
Weddings
If you would like to be married in a romantic Scottish castle, or if you need help in selecting that special venue, contact Scottish Wedding Consultants & Planners Litu www.litu.com for your special day.
Corporate Team Building Events
We can also organise all sorts of events for the Corporate market, including Team Building and Treasure Hunts. Contact OuttheOffice.
My colleague Ronnie Berri and I have hosted numerous successful corporate events in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen and Inverness.
Our top events are the "Whisky Mystery Trail", with plenty of time for tutored tastings; "Operation Incognito" a spy themed event, clues to solve, photographic and scavenger challenges, and "Limo Treasure Hunts", a champagne fun event - usually popular with the Corporate girls!
Testimonials
Too numerous to list them all, but here are a few:
"Margaret and Ronnie were absolutely wonderful, so charming and so organised. It was the perfect afternoon out and raised everyone's spirits which is just what we needed."
Cathy Blackout, Events Organiser, 2007
"Maggie, I have received great post-tour feedback from the States. Many thanks indeed for a great job."
Gordon Adam, Drumgolf, Scottish Golf Tour Specialist 2006
Scottish Parliament - "Maggie's genuine enthusiasm for the tour and the building makes her a top rated guide."
2006
"Our hostess, Maggie McLeod, made our weekend extremely enjoyable. She was most informative and her cheerful manner made us feel relaxed and made us all feel "special". She is a credit to your company. Thank you for a lovely weekend."
Mr/Mrs Hine, Tyne & Wear." 2005
"Our guide, Margaret McLeod, was exceptional and all the drivers were helpful."
Mr/Mrs F Williams, Thame, 2005
"An excellent weekend made all the better by a confident and knowledgeable hostess, Maggie McLeod, for whom nothing was too much bother."
Mr/Mrs Swatton, Kent, 2005
"Dear Maggie, Thanking you with all of our hearts for making this such a wonderful trip. We will miss you but we will always remember your special kindness and attention. With lots of love from the "Castle dodgers" and their mates. xxxx"
Moran Group, USA 2005
"Maggie, Thank you for being such a splendid guide and making my first visit to Mull so special – yes, even with the soft rain!. It's been a lovely weekend lots of fun and I enjoyed it all. Been lovely to meet you and here's to the next time."
Sheila
"Maggie Many thanks for your super guiding. Its been a great holiday."
Audrey
"Sincerest thanks for a most enjoyable holiday. From all."
"Thank you very much for a lovely tour, my Welsh group enjoyed it as did I. If you are ever up this way please pop in. Regards."
Cathy Kelly, Altamount Hotel Blairgowrie
"Come and stay with us in Italy! Can't promise such a high standard of guiding as yours but we'll try. Thanks for a superb tour."
Ken and Janet Hobbs, Montepulciano, Italy
"To Maggie – with thanks for making the Tour extra special. From two very satisfied customers"
"Many thanks for all your help. I thoroughly enjoyed the weekend."
Irene
"To Maggie – with much appreciation for a wonderfully informative holiday."
From Anne