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      Peter Lawson

      Peter Lawson

      Lucky | Enthusiastic | Curious

      Mini Bio

      It is the company of fellow travellers and friends that really releases the full joy of travel and adventure for me. I have travelled widely during and after my corporate career, and I am now fortunate enough to guide guests through the many rich experiences Scotland has to offer. I have been guiding guests in Europe and the UK for almost a decade, and my passion for sharing our great outdoors never diminishes.

      Living in Edinburgh allows me to showcase one of the best cities in the world and provides easy access to the stunning wilderness of both Scotland and England.

      Favourite Place to Play

      A perfect day involves clean fresh air, hills, walking boots or a bike and perhaps a little sunshine. Malham Cove and Gordale Scar are magical places.

      Not a lot of People Know This

      I had the good fortune to be offered a place on a small team cycling 1200 miles from London to Florence to raise (lots of) money for a UK children’s hospital charity. A fabulous trip, which was capped by being escorted into Piazza della Signoria to be met by the Mayor and local dignitaries. Humbling!

      “I have been guiding guests in Europe and the UK for over 8 years and my passion for sharing our great outdoors never diminishes.”
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      Qualifications Read More
      • Two day outdoor first aid qualification
      • British Cycling Mountain Bike Leadership Level 2
      • Cycling UK ride leader certificate
      • Cytech level 2 Cycle Technician
      • Private Hire Licence (for up to a 9 seater minibus)
      • Safeguarding & Disability Assessment
      • Child Protection in Sport and Active Leisure
      • Qualified Motorcycle Riding Instructor – Former role in training candidates to DVLA test standard
      • Summer Mountain Leader
      • British Cycling – Ride Leader 1
      • British Cycling – Ride Leader 2
      Experience Read More
      • Walking and culture guide for Butterfield & Robinson, Explore!, and Jules Verne (VJV) – Northumberland; Lake District; Yorkshire.
      • Orienteering experience over many years including navigational races.
      • Cycle Tour Leader/Guide – Cycling Croatia – leading tours in Croatia and Tuscany.
      • Guiding with Cycle Sierra Nevada (Southern Spain).
      • British Isles Cycle Guide with Pedal Britain – Lands End – John o’ Groats (LEJOG); NC500; Ireland end to end; Yorkshire Dales.
      • Self-Guided Tours: Austria, Italy, France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Scotland, England, USA.
      • Scout Leader – Scout Sectional Assistant.
      • Edinburgh Road Club (cycling) – Development Ride Leader (for those new to group riding)
      Biggest Adventure Read More

      A tour of nine National Parks in the USA – such space, scale and wonder. “Awesome!” as they say.

      Specialist Subject Read More

      Question of life, the universe, and everything in between.

      What Fellow Travellers Say About Peter

      OMG Peter was outstanding!!! He was a kind and interesting person, expert at figuring out what would work for the group, weather, trail options. I liked the amount of walking and the challenge options - felt like he did a good job managing different abilities, which I know isn't easy. Great snack options. Plus he was super fun, in addition to being so knowledgeable. Really can't say enough good things about him!!

      Amy Wishner
      Walking - The Lake District
      Reviewed on 15/06/2026

      Peter was patient, informative, kind, and a happy person to be around. I think he handled our different personalities well.

      Teresa Lynch
      Walking - The Lake District
      Reviewed on 25/05/2026

      Peter was a great deal of fun and up for any experience we had booked. It was good some of our things were first for him too.

      Leslie Shuparski
      25WSTM Tailor Made
      Reviewed on 24/09/2025

      Guides were well organized and provided contagious enthusiasm for the steep climbs.

      Graham Deacon
      Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
      Reviewed on 29/06/2025

      Both excellent riders with experience in managing riders of different abilities. Peter’s breadth of knowledge in both natural history and historical sites added much interest to the tour. Finlay’s local knowledge of the area and his different perspective from being raised in Scotland, added a special Scottish flavour to the trip.

      Pam Chislett
      Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
      Reviewed on 25/06/2025

      Our guides, Peter and Finlay, worked so hard to provide the best possible experience for us.

      Nicola Horsey
      Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
      Reviewed on 23/06/2025

      Knowledgeable and lots of fun. Accommodating and direct. Perfect leaders

      Barry Baptie
      Road Cycling - Outer Hebrides
      Reviewed on 23/06/2025

      Guides were accommodating in every way.

      Stephanie Douglas-Parkin
      Road Cycling - The Cotswolds
      Reviewed on 23/09/2024

      Peter and Judith were great guides - friendly, accommodating and responsive

      Andrew Parkin
      Road Cycling - The Cotswolds
      Reviewed on 23/09/2024

      A little more briefing about road conditions, name of hotel at destination, etc

      Thomas Perneger
      Road Cycling - Coast to Coast
      Reviewed on 25/07/2024

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