Hamish Mair Chauffeur Services Limited

17/03/2025

We travelled to the area of Stirling today on a recreational journey to explore the hidden gems found in the area.
Why not visit them as an alternative to the popular Stirling Castle which are off the beaten track.

The old Kirk and Kirkyard at Logie.
This is one of the oldest Christian sites in Scotland which dates back to the reign of King David the 1st 1124-1153.
The tiny church yard has many ancient stones including 12th century hog back graves linked to the vikings.

Next up is the Dunmore Pineapple built in 1761 by the Earl of Dunsmore with the pineapple signifying wealth and is noted as one of the most bizarre constructions in Scotland .
Very close by is the abandoned Dunsmore house on the estate of the 4th Earl built between 1820 and 1825
Both sites are very interesting and well worth a visit.
The final stop was Cambuskenneth Abbey constructed in 1140 which is the resting place of James 3rd and has links to Robert the Bruce with a parliament been held there in 1314 five months after the victory at the Battle of Bannockburn.
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09/03/2025

What a beautiful day in early March to take my Swiss clients up to visit Loch Ness and Urquart Castle 🌞🕶️❤️

21/02/2025

A stunning picture of the Forth Rail Bridge taken from South Queensferry just before the rain came on.
The typical weather for this time of year did not stop my Swiss Clients having a nice day enjoying the scenery.

09/02/2025

Six Nations Rugby weekend in Edinburgh where we are providing corporate transportation for our Irish clients to and from Murrayfield Stadium.

09/02/2025

Six Nations Rugby weekend in Edinburgh where we are providing corporate transportation for our Irish clients to and from Murrayfield Stadium.

23/12/2024

Early morning start taking my clients to St Andrews for the day.
Even in the morning the Christmas lights look fantastic in Edinburgh,🌲🎅🏻

12/12/2024

06/10/2024

Lovely day with my American Ladies with a visit to my namesake hairy coos at Kilmahog just north of the Village of Callander 🐂

29/09/2024

Today with my American clients we visited the beautiful gothic Cathedral situated in Elgin which was constructed in 1224 and is situated next to the river Lossie.

It was built for the Holy Trinity and remained unscathed during the wars of independence.

It suffered fire damage which resulted in the cathedral being enlarged to cater for the ever growing Choir and clergymen.

After reformation in the 1560s the cathedral was left abandoned.
The waterproof lead roofing was removed which resulted in the steady decay of the structure.
The wintry weather was also a factor in the cathedral suffering further decay.

Today the building is owned by the British Museum.

Beside the Cathedral you will find the beautiful biblical gardens which were constructed in 1996 and are shaped like a holy cross.

Adjacent to the cathedral you will find the bishops house home to the preceptor who arranged the cathedral’s music and order of service.

Also next to this building the college of Moray Osteopaths can be found.

The whole area is very peaceful with an aura of tranquility. ❤️❤️

31/08/2024

This week we are on tour with an American couple from south Texas.
They are spending some time in St Andrews taking in the Cathedral, castle, university and the famous Old Course where the ladies open took place recently.

Purchasing some memorabilia was a must for them in the golf shop next to the Old Course eighteen green.

We have been very fortunate with the weather today not a cloud in the sky probably the best day of the year 😎😎
Before returning to the Fairmont hotel we went for a quick visit to the HMS discovery via the Tay bridge.

22/05/2024

Scone Palace /ˈskuːn/ is a Category A-listed historic house near the village of Scone and the city of Perth, Scotland.

It was constructed in the twelfth century where it was originally the site of a christian church .

Ancestral seat of Earls of Mansfield, built in red sandstone with a castellated roof, it is an example of the Gothic Revival style in Scotland.

The palace is privately owned by the Murray Clan to this day,

The palace is famous for the coronation of royalty from many centuries ago.

The stone of destiny along with the throne were originally situated in the palace before taken by the English and then housed at Westminster.

In 1996 the stone was returned to Scotland where it remains today.

It is situated at the Perth museum where under the late Queen it was permitted to be visited free of charge as per her wishes.
This was because the palace is a visitor centre where admission charges are active.

The surrounding gardens are amazing with an array of plants and flowers.

This location is a must for tourists as it provides a wealth of knowledge of Scottish history and the monarchs of the past.

Also in the grounds can be found Moot Hill which was originally a meeting or assembly building which became the crowning place of Scottish Kings.

On top of the building there is a replica of the of the stone of destiny and as we already know the origional is situated in Perth museum,
Enjoy ❤️😄

22/05/2024

Another lovely family flown in from Korea at the weekend to our magnificent city.

The start of a great 8 day tour, first stop Edinburgh, then heading up to Inverness taking in the highlands. A trip down to the lakes at Windermere the end 😀

21/05/2024

Not posted for a while but here are some photos of our most recent tour which took in Inverness, Skye. Fort William and Oban finishing up at Loch Lomond.

24/03/2024

Today’s trip with our clients from Uruguay was a run up to the Macallan whisky distillery with a stop at the House of Brewer on the way to the Speyside whisky trail.

The House of Bruar - now Scotland's foremost luxury country clothing store - first opened its doors back in 1995 on the site of what had previously been a quiet country pub situated at the foot of the historic Falls of Bruar.

The Macallan distillery is a single malt Scotch whisky distillery in Craigellachie in Moray in the north-east of Scotland. The Macallan Distillers Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Edrington, which purchased the brand from Highland Distillers in 1999.

What a fantastic venue for a top class product and plush visitor centre which is one of my favourite brands.

My daughter probably will not feel that enamoured as she works for Johnnie Walker being one of the competitors. 😂😂.

They also have a fantastic visitor centre which is on par with Macallan.🥃🥃

In one of the fields on the estate the typical Scottish Highland Cow can be found as it is one of the tourists favourite attractions when they come to Scotland.

16/03/2024

Today we organised a tour for our Indian clients taking in a couple of tourist attractions .

Situated five minutes away from Princes Street, visitors can find the Dean Village, a beautiful oasis right by the Water of Leith.

Dean Village was previously where milling of water mills took place, of which remains of this can still be seen by visitors.

Hidden in the village, you will come across a variety of mill stones and stone plaques decorated with baked bread and pies. The Dean Bridge can also be found if you walk along the walkway following the Water of Leith. The Bridge and St Bernard's Well were both designed by Thomas Telford.

At the heart of the village is Well Court, the most iconic building in the village. This building was built in the 1880s and housed local workers who worked at the water mills.
Just a short walk away, visitors can also browse exhibitions in the Dean Gallery and the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art.
Both buildings were previously converted and refurbished to be used as art galleries and many of their exhibitions are free.

The second stop took in the Royal Botanic Garden situated in the Inverleith area in the city.

The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a scientific centre for the study of plants, their diversity and conservation, as well as a popular tourist attraction,

They also use the garden as a wedding venue where beautiful photos and backdrops can be taken to celebrate the occasion.

In recent times they have constructed a visitor centre to educate the visitors on the vast collection of plants and trees grown throughout the garden .

13/03/2024

Today’s tour with my American clients was a trip to Northumberland , to visit Holy Island, to see Lindisfarne Castle. This was a sixteenth century fortification, situated not far from Berwick-Upon-Tweed.

The island is accessible from the mainland at low tide, by means of a causeway.

The castle is located in what was once, the very volatile border area between England and Scotland. The area was also frequently attacked by the Vikings.

We then moved on to Bamburgh Castle, which was home to a succession of kings, from Henry VI to James 1. It was the first castle in the world to fall to gunpowder in the War of the Roses. A charitable foundation and the coastal landmark that sparked the imagination of William Armstrong. The Armstrong family are still the owners of the castle today,

After the visit we drove to Alnwick Castle, which is 25 minutes down the east coast.

Alnwick Castle serves as a castle and country house in Alnwick, based in the English county of Northumberland. It is the seat of the 12th Duke of Northumberland, built following the Norman conquest and renovated as well as remodelled a number of times.

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone was filmed on location at Alnwick Castle in autumn 2000. The following year, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (the second film in the series) used Alnwick Castle for shooting.

Afterwards we headed back to Edinburgh, where my clients were staying at the Intercontinental George Hotel .

A nice day out with plenty of history attached to the trip 😀

09/03/2024

Today in a typical crisp March morning we had the pleasure of looking after a group of French clients.

We picked them up from the Kimpton hotel on Charlotte Square where they were spending a couple of nights,

We provided luxurious transportation in one of our Executive Mercedes Benz vehicles .

The destination was The Glenkinchie Whisky Distillery which is situated just outside Pencaitland in East Lothian.
This is approximately forty minutes from the city centre.

The distillery is owned by Diageo and is part of the Johnny Walker group.

The distillery has undergone a major refurbishment in recent times and is breathtaking to see.

As far as tours are concerned we recommended The Journey of Flavour option which went down very well with our clients and gave them a sound knowledge of the whisky making process,
The whole experience is definitely worth a visit and was throughly enjoyable for the French party.

🥃 cheers 😀