The Team
Crafting Scotland’s finest tours
for nearly 20 years
Meet our wonderful team, who for almost two decades, have been creating unforgettable travel experiences across Scotland and England. Built on a passion for excellence and a love of storytelling, we’ve refined the art of custom touring, blending luxury, comfort, and authenticity. Every tour is shaped by our commitment to detail, care, and a genuine desire to share the best of Scotland with every guest.
The Team
Gerry Friel
Director
A retired police officer, Gerry is a company director, but still loves showing people around Scotland’s castles and coastlines. When free, you’ll find him on one of Scotland’s legendary golf courses.
Stephanie McCrossan
Driver Guide
Stephanie is an animal lover and loves her tours that are shaped with wildlife. With Stephanie, Scotland becomes more than a destination, it becomes a feeling: wild, ancient, and alive.
Bill Anderson
Driver Guide
Bill embodies the spirit of Scotland, its rich culture, breathtaking scenery, and welcoming nature. He is proud to be a driver guide, eager to share everything he loves about Scotland.
Karen Mill
Driver Guide
Karen is a proud and passionate Scottish driver guide who has a deepened love of the Scottish landscape, culture and its fascinating history. She is a keen hillwalker and camper.
Kenny Sheridan
Driver Guide
Kenneth is a driver-guide who spends his time showing visitors the best of Scotland and when the tours end, he is climbing Munros or roaming the Highlands with his family and their caravan.
Barney Norris
Driver Guide
A qualified historian, Barney grew up in Edinburgh. He is enthusiastic about sharing hidden corners, local legends, and lesser-known stories both in Edinburgh and when travelling throughout this beautiful country.
Gary McCarthy
Driver Guide
A retired police officer Gary is a native Highland driver-guide offering authentic, in-depth tours of the Highlands and Skye. Safety on the country roads are a high priority for Gary.
Sandra McCrossan
Tour Planner
Sandra has a lifelong love for adventure and travel in Scotland. She loves planning memorable experiences for clients, bringing heart, creativity, and enthusiasm to everything she does.
Erin MacPherson
Tour Planner
Erin has a passion for travel and a flair for culture. Fluent in multiple languages, she transforms trips into adventures, making travel not just a journey, but a lifelong memory.
Nick Jackson-Smith
Director
Director Nick is passionate about delivering high-quality service to every traveller. He oversees and supports the team with dedication, ensuring all client expectations are understood, met, and often exceeded.
Paula Jackson-Smith
Director
Managing the planning Team, Paula’s passion for travel and focus on detail means travellers receive a great experience. Having travelled extensively, she knows the details required to deliver a great tour.
Amy Robinson
Tour Planner
Planning and Curating Tours, along with booking experiences, Amy has a wealth of knowledge in ensuring your tour is perfect. Spending time with her family and creating memories is what she lives for.
Our promise to you
From the moment your time with Aura Tours Scotland begins, our focus is on you. We promise attentive service, thoughtfully designed experiences, and the highest levels of comfort and care. Every detail is handled with precision, so you can relax and immerse yourself in Scotland’s beauty, stories, and traditions
Every tour we create is designed
to let guests feel Scotland’s beauty, culture,
and warmth in absolute comfort.
