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Alastair Walker
A native of Inverness with a rural background, Alastair’s knowledge of Scotland is wide ranging, from the Northern Isles and the Hebrides to Perthshire, Galloway and the Borders.
View profileClive Warsop
Clive Warsop is an environmental archaeologist who has lectured and tutored in the Department of Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh and has excavated sites in both Scotland and France.
View profileColin Crosbie
Colin Crosbie was the Head Gardener to Her Majesty The Queen Mother in Windsor prior to taking up the position of Curator at RHS Garden Wisley. His extensive horticultural knowledge and experience coupled with his good humour have established him as one of Brightwater’s most popular guides.
View profilePeter Yeoman
Peter Yeoman was, until recently, Head of Cultural Heritage at Historic Scotland, with responsibility for the archaeology and the knowledge base for the estate of 345 properties in their care.
View profileJoao Camacho
Joao Camacho is a native Madeiran who for many years ran his own company operating tours to Madeira. He knows the island inside out and is affectionately known as Brightwater’s ‘Mr Madeira’.
View profileJulia Corden
Julia Corden, formerly Garden Manager at the Explorer's Garden in Pitlochry and currently President of the Scottish Rock Garden Club, has led numerous Brightwater tours to every corner of the globe.
View profileKate Williamson
Kate Williamson is one of our most popular tour managers, largely on account of her obvious passion for Italy, her adopted country.
View profileLinda Robinson
Linda Robinson has been an Tour Manager for almost 20 years, leading cultural, walking and wildlife tours. Through her travels she discovered the joy of plants, particularly when seen in their natural habitats. Keen to learn more, she recently graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Horticulture.
View profileMike Nelhams
Mike Nelhams is the Curator of Tresco’s Abbey Gardens and one of Brightwater Holidays’ most popular and well-travelled garden experts.
View profilePeter Yeoman
Peter Yeoman was, until recently, Head of Cultural Heritage at Historic Scotland, with responsibility for the archaeology and the knowledge base for the estate of 345 properties in their care.
View profileTony Russell
A former Head Forester at Westonbirt Arboretum, Tony Russell is widely regarded as one of Britain's leading authorities on trees and shrubs, having written 18 books and presented many programmes for both TV and radio.
View profileTrevor Edwards
Award Winning Garden Designer, Writer and Broadcaster Trevor Edwards in one of our busiest and most popular garden Tour Managers, and has led many garden tours around the world.
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Christine Walkden
Christine Walkden first grew flowers and vegetables on her allotment aged ten to sell to her teachers and neighbours. During her career, she has worked at the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew and has presented Gardeners’ World.
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Kate Williamson
Kate Williamson is one of our most popular tour managers, largely on account of her obvious passion for Italy, her adopted country.
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