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Gordon & I only traveled once with you and that was the Scotland Guthrie Style Tour from  Aug. 1-11,1998 , which as I recall was a very special trip for all the Guthries with a visit to the Guthrie Castle .

There really wasn't anything we didn't like about the tour.  We had a comfortable motorcoach, good driver, pleasant fellow travelers and most important, you, as the tour director who had everything well-planned for an interesting and diversified trip.  Yes, we would recommend travel with you.  We especially appreciated our stay at Dunkeld--not having to pack up and move out every day.  We have very special memories of the beautiful Scottish highlands.

Betty Hoeft

Oshkosh , WI

I traveled with Jeanne to Scotland in August on the Guthrie Tour. The tour was very well organized.  We were able to relax and enjoy the wonderful sights of the country without concerns.  We experienced interesting surprises and adventures along the way, all of which Jeanne handled with ease. The bus driver was very knowledgeable and drove the bus with great care through narrow roads.  The bus itself was comfortable with large viewing windows.  I would highly recommend Guthrie Tours for  travel plans.    

Sincerely,       

Carol 

Denver , Colorado

After traveling with Jeanne (and Larry) on three great trips (1996, 1998 and 1999) we are really looking forward to our 4th, come August 2003. Jeannie knows all the "off the beaten tourist track" places very well and she picks the best for her trips.  I will never forget the hotel in Dunkeld Scotland in August 1998 - a wonderful place to come home to for several nights after  days of sightseeing in the area .  I could go on for hours recalling memorable experiences and places. 

When traveling with the Guthries you become a part of the communities you visit , i.e., you don't feel like a "touristy outsider". 

P.S. She chooses great coach drivers too. 

Ellie

Burlington, Iowa

Hi Jeanne --

Just a quick note to say--

Dick and I have been to Scotland 5 times and in an effort to constantly upgrade each area of the Clan activities, the Board selected you to manage. The tour that we were on that you were in charge of -- the Clan Guthrie 2000 Tour was by far the best managed, most cohesive and most responsible. When things changed, as they almost always do, you were a step ahead of the next move. Always in control and knew what was going on in the next stop.

Thanks for a wonderful tour for myself and our granddaughter, Stephanie. We're hoping to join your next Clan tour with our twin granddaughters, Jessica and Jennifer.

Peggy Guthrie Wink

Overland Park , Kansas

In August of 2000, my wife, Patti Guthrie, and I went on the Clan Guthrie Scotland 2000 Tour.  Patti, now a member of the Board of Directors and in charge of catalog sales, had wanted to take such a trip for several years.

When we met our fellow travelers and tour director, we suddenly felt like we were among family!  Jeanne was in complete control, but not demanding.  It was very obvious she knew her business.  She already had been to every place we visited.  Therefore, we were told the history, high points, and importance of each stop.  Patti and I enjoyed the freedom we had to explore on our own, while still being "watched over".

The boat trip to the isle of Mull and visit to Torosay Castle was a "tour" in itself!  We saw Douart Castle even before it "officially" was open to the public - very special indeed.  For Patti, seeing Guthrie Kirk and being on the Guthrie Castle grounds was a high point , even though we were not allowed inside.

Jeanne made certain we sampled authentic Scottish food, including an unforgettable dinner at Glaumis Castle .  Her knowledge of Scotland and its people not only enriched our tour immeasurably, it made us wish we could go on EVERY tour she leads!

Lew Larason

Chalfont, PA

Jeanne,

I was on the Guthrie Family tour during the summer of 2000. The most impressive part of the trip was your ability to arrange stopovers of interest to the Guthries, at Guthrie Castle , Torosay, and Gagie among them. The visit and dinner at Glamis Castle was spectacular--a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Maggie S.

What I liked best about the Shamrock and Thistle tour in June 2001 was visiting the more rural areas in Scotland and Ireland .  Let me mention a few: the source of the River Tweed was fascinating to see, as was that whole area.  The Glens of Antrim in Northern Ireland were beautiful.  Giant Causeway and the Carrick Rope Bridge were wonderful and a lot of fun, (though the Causeway visit a bit rushed.)

The meals and accommodations were great everywhere we went. 

Back in Scotland I loved our day touring towns but cannot recall the names now; the one where Robert the Bruce's heart is, Melrose I think? and the one where I walked up the hill to see what looked like a castle but is now a museum of an old prison and was fascinating to see.  (aside comment: I think the driver could have given us some tips on what to do in that town.  I walked up the hill and found that place on my own.............it was great!   Maybe he told us about it but if he did I don't recall..............)

Staying in Portrush, the sea coast town in N. Ireland was charming and the hotel and meals exraordinary.  The girls at the front desk let me use their pc to do email which was very sweet of them,  and  I enjoyed walking around the town, doing a little shopping, going to the pubs at night.

Stopping for scones and cream as we headed to the coast to catch the ferry from Scotland to N Ireland was fun.  All of Scotland simply wetted my appetite for much, much more!  Thus, my return to tour with you in July 2003. Those were the trip highlights for me.

Norma 

Pleasant Hill , California