A FAMILY-OWNED Scottish tour operator is celebrating by welcoming their 1000th guest on a tailor-made excursion.
Lindsay’s Highland Tours, based in Edinburgh, is celebrating its sixth year in business. Established by father-and-son George and Steven Lindsay in early 2019.
Their mission is to showcase Scotland as the ultimate travel destination; the travel firm prides itself on “delivering authentic experiences across a variety of flexible itineraries”.
Around 90% of its business is transatlantic, and the family-run business’s most recent booking from California brought its total guest count to four figures.
Steven Lindsay, managing director, said: “We had just started to get going when along came Covid and we were unable to run any tours for over a year.
“Like most firms, that was a difficult and uncertain time, but I’m grateful to have come through it the way we have.
“We have found our niche, and we focus on what we are good at.
“We help our clients experience the real Scotland, from a local’s perspective. This is what makes our trips unique.
“Every traveller is unique, and we want them to see the best of Scotland. Our private tours are bespoke and designed around the client’s interests to ensure a personal touch in every adventure.
“We build great relationships with clients on the longer tours and we have a lot of returning clients as a result.
“Our mission is to provide memorable, authentic experiences that guests will cherish for a lifetime.”
Group numbers can range from one to 16 with the most popular destinations including the Isle of Mull, Iona, and Skye.
The Outer Hebrides are becoming increasingly popular, and there is also a growing demand for Perthshire.
Since launch, around 340 tours have been completed, with excursions lasting at least five days and a maximum of 25 days.