March/April 2022: My husband and I were ready for the trip of a lifetime after a few tough years. James with Alba was our guide, driver, storyteller, magician, dream fulfiller, photographer, comedian, bar keep (for us), translator and most importantly, our friend and now part of our family. We used travel credit with a bus company for the start of our Scottish tour around the interior of the country. In looking at the huge map of Scotland, we realized there was so much more. I am a huge outlander fan so we contacted Alba Experiences to book a 2 day tour. After talking with James, we looked at all the post it notes and potential routes drawn out, we asked him the cost, feasibility of taking us on the 10 day journey. He said yes, presented the costs for the bespoke experience and it was a perfect match. We traveled from Glasgow to Speyside to Aberdeen by Ferry to Orkney and the to John O Groats. We traveled the NC500 down to Ulapool and ferried over to Isles of Harris and Lewis. From Lewis we ferried to Isle of sky for an unforgettable 19th wedding anniversary celebration day. We stayed the night near Eileen Donan castle. By the Alba Express van, we drove down to Tarbert and caught the ferry to Islay. Then it was back to Glasgow. Yes, we had quite an itinerary but everyday he had a surprise location that never left us with a dry eye or closed jaw. James has the wonderful ability to bring you to any place in Scotland and make you feel like you are there in the exact right place at the exact right time. They way James at Alba Experiences brought Scotland to us with his knowledge and passion for his country made us feel warm-heartedly welcome. On the specifics side, we never missed a ferry, we were never without drinks and biscuits, we knew all the facts and histories of any place we stopped. He always knew where a WC was! Somehow, James made sure there was always an extra minute for one more glance, deep breath or photo. If you are looking for a travel company to tour Scotland, Alba Experiences offers you immense value, expertise, relaxation far beyond his reasonable prices. In conclusion, be prepared for some whimsy along the way... The only alternative opinion is that now I follow them on Social Media and have started a list of places to visit on our next Alba Experience Adventure!! We love you James!
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