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How lucky we were to have found Mark@Dumfries Tours, who made what could have been a California tourist's day trip into the experience of a lifetime! We just can't say enough about him and on our next trip to Scotland we will go to see him first!
If you're looking for a tour to inform you about the history of Dumfries and its families, or if you're wanting a personal tour of this beautiful part of Scotland, you cannot find anyone better than Mark with Dumfries Tours.
Mark is an amazing tour guide. I wanted to see the farms and towns my ancestors emigrated from almost 200 years ago. What Mark delivered was exactly what I wanted, and even exceeded all my expectations. I now know, in my bones, where I came from.
Mark did a fantastic job of creating a two day itinerary that took us all over the Dumfries and Galloway area including several cemeteries and sites that are part of my ancestry, along with many historical sites in the area. We would recommend Mark and Dumfries Tours to everyone.
Mark is an excellent guide with deep knowledge of Scotland. He showed us so many things we would have missed if we'd tried to tour on our own. Days later and we are still chatting about his wit and the many beautiful things we saw.
Absolutely brilliant day touring with Mark. He set the tour up with just one day's notice. He showed us how fantastic Dumfries and Galloway is. We had such a great day. Learned so much and took loads of photos. I highly recommend the tours and hope to return soon. Thanks again.
Mark's knowledge of the beautiful and historic Dumfries area was nothing short of masterful. I almost never give 5-star ratings, but Mark's knowledge, personality, and connections justify that and more. Simply put, we had a splendid time learning about Robert Burns, John Paul Jones, and a lot of Scottish history. I very highly recommend booking a tour with Dumfries Tours.
I was on tour that included a day with Mark from Dumfries Tours for an exceptional historical tour through the Nith Valley. Mark is a wealth of knowledge on the area and a friendly person to spend the day with on tour, thank you Mark!
Mark of Dumfries Tours was highly knowledgeable about the area and looked after all of our needs. This trip couldn't have been better!
I highly recommend Dumfries Tours. We spent a magical 4 days with Mark exploring the history and beauty of Dumfries and Galloway. Mark's recommendations for lodgings were perfect. Although our days were Jam-packed by design I feel there is so much more to do and see.
Mark provided an amazing experience telling stories of classic historical sites as well as hidden ones we would have never found on our own. Words cannot express how fun and educational this tour was!
Mark put together the most personalized and thoughtful adventure for us in our quest to find my family's roots. As we stumbled on clues in old church graveyards, he was one step ahead making phone calls to local experts to help us find even more information and artifacts. We enjoyed his stories of past and present as we rolled along from town to town.
My daughter and I came from the US to see the Sanquhar/Dumfries area in search of family history. Mark from Dumfries Tours was extremely helpful in setting up a day tour and took us to the best spots. It was an unforgettable day and we cannot recommend him enough. An absolute gem!
If you are looking for a tour of southwest Scotland this is the company to choose. Mark was absolutely wonderful. Very adaptable and had great ideas on what to see in my limited time. He was very knowledgeable, entertaining and very pleasant. I will absolutely use them again on my next visit to explore more!!
A must do! A great way to kick off a trip in Dumfries and Galloway. Mark our tour guide was incredibly informative and gave us fantastic four days exploring the history and attractions of villages around the county. I felt like I hired a friend for our four days trip, he is truly amazing. Beyond expectations and I cannot thank him enough.
It must be 100 not just 5! We had a 4 day tour with Mark and we all had a great time exploring Dumfries and Galloway. We did Castle trail, Gin Distillery tour, visited historical places and beautiful sceneries, did dark sky experience, and food tripping. It was a lovely experience. Definitely visiting again on a summer time.
A 5 Star rating doesn't do it. It should be 5++! After two days, it felt like we had been toured around by a dear old friend. Mark did some incredible pre work to find the important locations for my Johnston family and clan history. This two day tour was a highlight of our 15 day vacation to London, Spain and Scotland. I highly recommend Mark and Dumfries tours.
I had 2 awesome half day tours with Mark. He took me to the places on my list that I wanted to see, as well as stopping along the way to see some lesser known castle ruins and viewpoints that you would usually never see as a visitor. Great to deal with, friendly, helpful, lots of local knowledge and helpful advice. I would 100% recommend him to anyone looking for a guide in Dumfries/Galloway.
My wife and I spent two wonderful days with Mark touring the hallowed ground of my early Bell ancestors. I give Mark a very high recommendation for any tour of Dumfries & Galloway. He really knows the area, and he really knows his stuff. In addition, he is a very pleasing person to spend time with.
Mark was a very professional tour guide that treated his guests like friends, and I think of him as a friend. He was truly knowledgeable with history and local knowledge. At times, our large group was probably like herding cats, and he was always cordial and pleasant. I appreciate all his efforts and recommend Mark and his company. You will not be disappointed.
Just finished a 10 day tour with Dumfries Tours. It was a great experience with Mark leading the way. He was a great guide and organizer. Great accommodation and eating establishments were organized by Mark along the way so all we had to do was enjoy the wonderful scenery. I would heartily recommend Mark and Dumfries tours.
I just returned from my first-ever trip to Scotland. I never felt stressed as Mark took great care of us! He knows his stuff and has such a friendly demeanour. He even helped with some travel tips after leaving the Galloway region. If exploring this area, I highly recommend hiring Dumfries Tours.
Mark is an engaging and extremely knowledgeable guide. He knows the area, history, myths and legends and I would not hesitate to visit again with him as my guide.