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"Our guide was not only extremely competent but also very pleasant at all times. She had a wide range of knowledge about the area we travelled and was able to tell us about it clearly and concisely. All the little administrative things, like getting tickets for the boat or arranging meals were arranged quickly and with a minimum of fuss. I can honestly say that she is one of the best guides I have met in all the trips by bus we have had." 
J R Hall

“We at Evann Venues find the Blue Badge Guide service invaluable when planning Tour Programmes for our clients. From our experience we find the guides to be friendly but also very professional with an extensive knowledge of the location of Tourist Attractions and the timings required to cover the area from venue to venue and the facilities available."

Ann Stark & Eve Redden, Evann Venues

“I just wanted to write and let you know how much I appreciated all your hard work, help and flexibility during the groups visit to Scotland. Your professionalism, knowledge, enthusiasm and ability to relate to the group certainly helped make this a memorable visit to Scotland for everyone."

Helen Versloot, Incentive Department, Gullivers Travel Agency

“Los clientes de referencia han regresado encantados con la guía de Edimburgo, mis felicitaciones."

Marcia, Viajes Iberia

“Just a brief note to thank you for all your help on the recent visit. Your professionalism shone through on the touring part of the trip. Many of the group remarked to me how interesting your commentaries were. I have to say that you, Nicky and Lorna formed a formidable team, and turned a good visit into a great one."

Unocal Thailand

“Quiero aprovechar estas líneas para felicitarla por su gran talante profesional y humano, que hacen que los visitantes extranjeros nos sintamos como en nuestro propio país y que podamos maravillarnos de la belleza de todo cuanto vimos. Realmente ha sido para mí y mi familia una estancia inolvidable en esa magnífica tierra, a la que nunca olvidaremos. "

Joan Gaspart Solves, Barcelona

“The guide was absolutely brilliant and even sent me a summary e-mail. She was lovely to work with and really knew her stuff; i cannot express just how pleased we were. Good luck with the season. Jenny "

Jenny Garnham Consultants-Conference Events Organiser

“"VisitBritain is pleased to recommend Blue Badge Guides; Britain's official professional Tourist Guides." VisitBritain, March 2009"

Official professional Tourist Guides: VisitBritain endorse Blue Badge Guides

“From all accounts, the two clients were delighted with how the weekend went, and the group certainly seemed to enjoy themselves. Looking back, I can't think of any part of the programme which could be deemed to have "gone wrong", so thank you for your part in making it the success that it was."

Heather Anderson, Travel Scotland Ltd

“VisitScotland is delighted to endorse the Scottish Tourist Guides Association as the professional membership body for fully trained and accredited tourist guides in Scotland. STGA accredited guides are passionate ambassadors for Scotland and in providing our visitors with information and inspiration, help deliver a memorable experience for them."

Ben Carter, Head of Strategic Relations, VisitScotland

“‘This Government sets great store by ensuring that people working in tourism are appropriately qualified and motivated to deliver the best possible service. I know that Scottish Tourist Guides and your Blue Badge course are immensely respected the world over. I congratulate you on continuing to set the standards in this area.""

Jim Mather, MSP, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism

“Nos encantó nuestra visita a Escocia, nos divertimos y aprendimos muchas cosas gracias a tí."

Montse Allo, Tarragona

“Both Norwegian groups said they thoroughly enjoyed the guided tour of Aberdeen. Many thanks again for guiding the city tour for the Nylund and Tjensvoll school bands and also for arranging the English tour."

Marion Boyd, International Development Assistant, Aberdeen City Council

“Thank you so much for the great pleasure you have added to my visit to Aberdeen."

Beatrice Watts, New South Wales

“I do not think, between this great guide, and our all day walks , we missed anything. The guide really was special, and pointed out things we would never have seen, as well as being a prize historian and generally nice guy."

Gwen - Lake Forest Travel

“My Dear Guides! Just wanted to drop you a quick email to say "THANK YOU VERY MUCH" for taking care of our Romtelecom Group (our 140 pax) last Friday. The clients were happy with all the arrangements, had a fantastic time in Scotland and we have received an amazing feedback and a promise of future business. I wanted to thank you all for your contribution in the success of this event, for being accommodating on the day and managing so well such large numbers and very tight programme!!! It was a pleasure working with YOU and I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as we all did. Hope for future work together! Many thanks and my very warm regards, Katerina "

Katerina Alison - Project Manager , Kuoni Destination Management Limited

“A short note extending you my thanks for your considerable input with the recent familiarisation trip. One of the more successful and well-received exercises I think! Unquestionably, the day was very worthwhile with very positive feedback from all those who took part."

Calum MacLachlan, Speedbird Inns