Embrace the spirit of Scotland, a land where majestic landscapes and deep traditions intertwine, offering an abundance of experiences that await the storytelling prowess of passionate tour guides. With [Your Agency Name], step into a realm where each glen and castle has a story to tell, and share the country’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty with visitors from every corner of the globe.
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Annual Visitors: Scotland welcomes over 15 million tourists each year, showcasing its global appeal.
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Visitor Origins: The majority of visitors hail from England, with significant numbers from the USA, Germany, and France.
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Airports: Scotland is accessible via five main airports, including the busy hubs of Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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Accommodation Variety: Over 8,000 options, ranging from luxury hotels in the cities to quaint B&Bs in the Highlands.
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UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Scotland is proud of its six UNESCO sites, including Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns and the mystical Heart of Neolithic Orkney.
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Historic Sites: Over 300 historic properties, including the iconic Edinburgh Castle and the ruins of Urquhart Castle on Loch Ness.
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National Parks: Two national parks, the Cairngorms and Loch Lomond & The Trossachs, offer stunning landscapes and wildlife.
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Coastline: With over 10,000 km of coastline, Scotland boasts beautiful beaches, rugged cliffs, and charming coastal towns.
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Cultural Festivals: From the world-famous Edinburgh Festival Fringe to traditional Highland Games, Scotland’s cultural calendar is brimming with events.
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Cuisine: Scottish cuisine, known for haggis, Scotch whisky, and fresh seafood, offers a unique taste of the region.
get to know our Guides
For me every day as a tour guide is a wonderful challenge. It is a great pleasure for me to work with people and to give them new experiences. At the same time I enjoy bringing history to life for my guests with stories. Every trip is always a wonderful experience, after which we all return home with new impressions and more knowledge.
The decision to work as a tour guide at IKTS was the best idea of my life! You get to wonderful places and meet nice people.
I have been touring for many years and have made a career out of it. Travelling and learning about the culture and history of different countries never gets boring. For me being able to share my knowledge and experiences and seeing my guests enjoy their holiday gives me great pleasure. We all love an adventure and travel is a big one!
The great thing about the job as a tour guide is that it is so varied. You are responsible for the organisation and moderation of the tours and of course the first contact person for the guests. One travels to wonderful destinations and always learns something new. I have learned an incredible amount through the job over the last few years, about places I didn’t know before, about history, culture, but also about challenges and how to be more confident in myself.
Be a part of our IKTS team as a tour guide
We’ll gladly address all your questions in a no-obligation personal consultation. Reach out to us now and kickstart your career as a guide with IKTS.
Maik Ollmann
Chief Operations Officer
