about
I started Serenity Scotland in 2003 to create great experiences through the admixture of nature and culture. In 2009 I moved from Perthshire to Edinburgh. I find that Edinburgh is an ideal base for me, and my operations, and I am enjoying expanding my knowledge and experience of the culture, history and folklore of Scotland's great capital.
I grew up in Perthshire and Fife and studied at the University of Dundee before heading to the States gaining a Degree in History from the University of California at Berkeley. In 2006 I completed a Masters Degree (with Distinction) in Ethnology and Scottish Folklore at the Elphinstone Institute, a part of the University of Aberdeen.
Midst times I have experienced life and work in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa. Spending eight years working with young people for charitable organisations both at home and abroad, I also trained professionally in counselling and massage. In 1998 I co-developed Wester Caputh Independent Hostel (now Wester Caputh Lodge and House).
Serenity Scotland received national TV coverage on the BBC1 Holiday Programme. As a guide I have worked with companies such as Pixar and Pernod Ricard, with educational establishments such as Franklin College, as well as with many great families and individuals. I am currently a guest lecturer in Cultural Tourism at the University of Aberdeen.
My interests and hobbies include playing the fiddle (wanting to throw the fiddle out of the window), playing the guitar and singing, running, swimming, cooking curries, baking, travelling, reading and writing. Presently, between organising and leading tours, I am learning Gaelic and Dutch and working towards my Summer Mountain Leader Award.
Serenity Scotland is working towards becoming a carbon neutral business The first principle is to minimise the use of transport, paper and electricity. The internet is used wherever possible. We do not print brochures. Almost all paper used since 2003 has been recycled.
