 Ealasaid ('ee-la-say-d') is the
Gaelic for Elizabeth, and that of course, is me. And this, for any few who may be
interested, is a little about myself.
My father was born in Dalkeith, just outside of Edinburgh and in his early teens emigrated
with my grandparents to Canada.
I was raised in a strong Scottish community and grew up with
a deep personal pride in, and love of, my Scottish roots.
After visiting Scotland with my parents, I returned to
Scotland's Highlands on my own, first to visit, and then again the following year, to
stay.
The Grampian Highlands were home for many years and as I explored, my feelings for
Scotland, its beauty, history and its people, grew further.
When I returned to Canada, I left the home of my heart and brought with me a promise that
I would, one day, return. Sort of like Douglas MacArthur, but of course an entirely
different frame of mind.
My career in Canada evolved into a number of years in corporate travel and public affairs,
but in 1997 it was time to both keep my promise and show my husband my true home,
Scotland.
"Ealasaid's Scottish Tours" was born on that
visit, at my husband's urging that my passion for Scotland, talents as a guide and travel
background were being wasted.
My dream is now a reality as I live year round in Scotland and am very happy to be able to share my passion for, and knowledge of Scotland with
my vacation guests.
Whether you choose to join us "or no", I do hope
that you will visit Scotland. It truly is the land of warm welcomes and, a heartfelt
Haste Ye Back!
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