Ian

Hi, I'm Ian MacLeod. I've lived in the Highlands of Scotland for over 35 years, although my connection with the area goes back much further. My parents both came from the Isle of Skye where I spent most of my Childhood holidays.

I came to live here because of my interest in the great outdoors, and I was working in the outdoor industry. My passions for skiing, sailing, mountain climbing, mountain biking and sea kayaking have given me an intimate knowledge of the nooks and crannies of my home region, as well as the more familiar visitor attractions.

In 2007 I took my love of photography to a professional level and started offering workshops and location guiding around the Fort William area where I was living at the time. This morphed into wildlife guiding in 2009 as I loved taking photos of the wildlife and developed an increased understanding of how and where to find the creatures that were the subjects of my images.

In 2019 I studied for and qualified as a Scottish Tourist Guide Association green badge guide for the Highlands of Scotland and Skye, and since borders reopened after the Covid pandemic most of my work has been multi day tours of the Highlands and Islands, often staring from Edinburgh and Glasgow

All of my time in the Highlands has been spent either working in the tourist industry or exploring the area from the high mountain tops to the remote sea lochs and everything in between. From the most remote glens to the our most iconic attractions such as Loch Ness or the Old Man of Storr, I have an extensive and in depth knowledge of the region.

So whether you are looking for castles or cruises, walks or wildlife, photography or pottery, I can help you to put together an itinerary which will take you seamlessly through your time in the Highlands.

I can also help you with places to stay and to eat, whatever your budget. In the region there are five star castle hotels and Michelin starred restaurants for the more discerning, or hostels, Bed and breakfasts and nice cafes with home made fare for those on a tighter budget. Please get intouch and we can start to plan your dream holiday