A Shetland Experience to remember
"A magical experience the length and breadth of Shetland with John Macdonald. Everything arranged to perfection. Everything explained ahead. A full and fascinating itinerary but at a relaxed pace and lots of choices for us to make. “The Highlands shouldn’t be rushed.” The most fun, best value guided tour we have done."
An Unforgettable Private Tour – 100% Recommend!
"We had the pleasure of touring with John during our time in Inverness and the Isle of Skye, and he was absolutely worth every penny. His knowledge of Scottish history is outstanding, and he tailored the tour to our family’s clans and interests—making it feel truly personal."
A Cut Above and Worth Every Penny
"This was our second tour with John MacDonald. Visited Lewis and Harris - scenery and sights were incredible! John’s tours are a cut above all others because he prepares us for what we are to experience with background history and factual stories to set the stage for a priceless experience!"
Incredible experience!
"I booked a three-day MacDonald Clan Tour and absolutely loved it. The owner and tour guide, John, was such a wonderful guide — full of interesting information, particularly considering his extensive research and education around the Scottish Highlands. I highly, highly recommend any tour with him."
Fantastic trip, highly recommended.
"John is a brilliant guide. He is extremely knowledgeable about Highland history (among other things!), relaxed company and an excellent driver. He took great care to make sure we were comfortable and he adapted the itinerary to suit our interests. We can’t recommend him highly enough."
Outstanding!
"Cannot say enough good things about The Hebridean Explorer!!!!! Every detail was carefully taken care of so we could focus on experiencing each place we visited. He generously shared his knowledge which enriched every aspect of our experience."
