Testimonials

from our tours

	Mr & Mrs Mal Hopkins from North Carolina relaxing at Inverlochy Castle Hotel ready for a leisurely day touring the Highlands.

"My wife and I have had the pleasure of engaging Mr. John J. Batty (and his lovely wife, Angela) for a historic tour of the Scottish Highlands. Mr. Batty is a former Curator with the National Trust for Scotland, and his knowledge of Scotland, its castles, historic sites and people is extraordinary, and gave a special quality to the tour."
Dorothy and Mal, USA

" No one could make a trip more enjoyable than the two of you ! The shooting was fabulous, your hospitality was exceptional, and your friendship is deeply appreciated."
Craig and Diana Barrow, Savannah, Georgia

Bob Stuart and his wife by the bridge at Tomintoul

"Mrs. Stuart and I thoroughly enjoyed our visit to Scotland with John Batty. John is not only a good driver but very knowledgeable about Scottish history and knows the territory. I am happy to recommend him to future visitors."
Bob Stuart, retired American Ambassador to Norway and Chairman of The Quaker Oats Company.

"John and Angela were my guides on a press-trip in February 2002, and not only are they two of the kindest people I have ever met, they also know their way around this amazing country called Scotland like no one else. Travelling with them gives you the feeling of being priveliged, because they not only take you to the most beautiful places, they also introduce you to some amazing and interesting people and infect you with their love for this fascinating country. And there's more.
Thanks to John I now know my grouse from my geese, and Angela's lovely cooking made my trip all the more special. Smudge even made me overcome my fear of dogs, for which I am very grateful. Traveling for me is not just about seeing sites and visiting museums, it is about meeting people, learning from their passion and opening your mind. I couldn't have wished for two better guides."
Nathalie Le Blanc, travel journalist, Belgium.

	Karen with John at Greenbank House, Glasgow.

"For me, the ultimate travel guide and organiser would have complete knowledge of their sphere, yet not bore one with easily forgotten facts. The organisers would have a thoroughly planned itinerary, yet flexible enough to accommodate a client's change of heart without skipping a beat."
"John and Angela Batty are just such guides. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to any acquaintance with incredibly high standards. John and Angela will measure up...   No,they will surpass those expectations."
Karen Jungbluth, Wisconsin USA

On the furnishing of Mar Lodge, Braemar

I feel I must send you a line to congratulate you. The whole place strikes me as being exactly right - all that anyone could want is at hand but there is far more than that. The feeling that it is not new or brash or any of the things it might be but has the atmosphere which is so difficult to achieve. Just perfect.
All you have done to the house is a lesson to any of us trying to do the same kind of thing. I loved it.
Deborah Devonshire
Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth