Scotland/Expert Profile
Expertise
I live in Edinburgh and travel a lot, myself, in Scotland. I`m especially keen on the many beautiful and remote islands, whisky distilleries and golf and can help with travelling around and good places to stay. Also reknowned, locally, as an expert on Edinburgh pubs :o)
Experience in the area
I run a tour company bringing visitors to Scotland - Whisky Tours and golf tours mainly, but general tours also. I am already listed as an Expert in the UK section.
Publications
Wrote for Fodor's Guide to Scotland. Wrote "Stray Out There" on Backpacking in Ireland and UK. Also wrote a guide on Backpacking in Australia, for Australian Tourist Commission.
Education/Credentials
Some college. Traveled and lived all over the world. You can't beat that for an education!
Past/Present Clients
Two of our whisky tour clients - Hotel Waldhaus in Swizerland - Largest number of malt whiskies in the world - over 2500 (Guinness Book of Records) and Dundee Dell, possibly the largest collection of malts of any bar in the US. Regular visitors.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
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| fay | 05/12/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | so very very helpful and rapid reponses ..... |
| Leslie | 02/03/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you Willie. You truly are an ..... |
| Leslie | 01/30/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Willie, The information you gave me is ..... |
| Joel d. Sollender | 08/03/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much, you have answered ..... |
| Tania | 07/27/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks! It is great to receive free ..... |
Recent Answers from Willie Wallace
2012-05-12 Travel Plans for Scotland:
The first boat is at 07:00 and then 09:45, so staying the night in Tarbert leaves you just five miles from the ferry and you could be arriving on Islay at 09:00 or at 12:00, instead of setting off from
2012-05-11 Travel Plans for Scotland:
We regularly go to Islay for four days or five days. I am over next week and catching the Monday evening ferry, so not arriving until 20:00. Coming back on Thursday evening 18:00 ferry. That's a bit
2012-05-11 Travel Plans for Scotland:
Hi Fay, Easy stuff. Go to Islay. It is a lovely three hour drive from Edinburgh to the ferry terminal and an equally lovely two hours ferry trip Westwards out to the beautiful island of Islay.
2012-05-06 Visit to Scotland:
Hi Pareena, Sorry for slow response. I suggest you tour up the coast of fife, which is the county North of Edinburgh on the other side of the firth of forth - a big river estuary. Stay close to
2012-02-05 Islay Car Hire:
I recommended that because of my own experience with Islay Car Hire. I give information on this page based on my experience of Scotland. When I was staying in Bowmore one time, probably about two years
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