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Hopetoun House Private Tour November 30, 2018 by Chris - November 2018. East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services (EOSCS). Our Mercedes V Class Luxury People Carrier outside one of Scotlands Finest Stately Homes, Hopetoun House. Our Clients were on a Private Tour of the House. The House is closed to visitors over the Winter Period, the Good News is that Private Pre Booked Tours of Hopetoun ... Read more
Northumberland Tour September 15, 2018 by Chris - August 2018. East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services (EOSCS). Waiting for our Clients outside the Lord Crewe Arms Hotel, Blanchland, Northumberland, a lovely hotel, in the middle of the ancient picturesque village, which is well worth a visit. Stuart M Wight EOSCS
Floors Castle Duke of Roxburghe September 12, 2018 by Chris - September 2018. East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services. EOSCS had a day in the Scottish Borders with Clients, this is Floors Castle, home of the Duke of Roxburghe, is a country house rather than a fortress. It was built in the 1720s by the architect William Adam for Duke John, possibly incorporating an earlier tower house. ... Read more
Northumberland Ancestral Tour September 3, 2018 by Chris - August 2018. East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services. Our lovely American Family Clients were returning to their Ancestors homeland of Northumberland in the North East of England. We visited many places in the Hexham and York area. With the help of Specialist Family Historians our clients were able to visit exactly where their forebears had lived, ... Read more
Jedburgh Abbey September 3, 2018 by Chris - August 2018 East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services. We were touring with clients in the Beautiful Scottish Borders, our Clients visited the Magnificent Jedburgh Abbey, short history of the Abbey. Towards the middle of the 9th century, when the area around Jedburgh was part of the Anglo-Saxon Kingdom of Northumbria, there were two Gedworths (as Jedburgh ... Read more
VIP Macallan Distillery Visit July 12, 2018 by Chris - July 2018. EOSCS at the Macallan Whisky Distillery in Speyside. EOSCS was asked to Transfer visiting VIP Clients from the Distillery to Edinburgh
Sculpture made from old Horseshoes May 13, 2018 by Chris - East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services (EOSCS) May 2018. Peebles a lovely town and ancient Royal Burgh in the Beautiful Scottish Borders. A sculpture made out of tons of old horseshoes has been put up in the home town of Olympic showjumping gold medallist Scott Brash. The 10ft (3m) high design stands on the Edinburgh Road ... Read more














Boxing Day in the Scottish Borders December 27, 2017 by Chris - 26th’ Dec’2017 Stuart M Wight Woke this morning to a very Winter Landscape. East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services (EOSCS) have Client’s staying at a Luxury Castle Hotel in the Scottish Borders for Xmas. What a beautiful picturesque landscape it was as we travelled to collect the Client’s for a day out in Edinburgh. Our Client’s ... Read more
Did you know it’s International Mountain Day Today? December 11, 2017 by Chris - It's International Mountain Day, check out our best picks from all over Scotland.
The Palace of Holyrood House December 5, 2017 by Chris - East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services (EOSCS) Dec’ 2017. The Palace of Holyrood House, Edinburgh, Her Majesty The Queen’s Official Royal Residence in Scotland. The Palace looking resplendent with it’s Xmas Festive Lighting. Our Client’s were the main invited guests at an exclusive evening dining event being held at the Palace.
Medieval Doo’Cote (Dovecote) December 4, 2017 by Chris - In some cultures, particularly in Medieval Europe, the possession of a dovecote was a symbol of status and power and was consequently regulated by law. Only nobles had this special privilege known as droit de colombier. Many ancient manors in France and the United Kingdom have a dovecote (still standing or in ruins) in one ... Read more
Loch Faskally & Perthshire Landscape – EOSCS November 14, 2017 by Chris - 20th’ Oct’ 2017. Beaufiful Perthshire. Loch Faskally (Scottish Gaelic: Loch Faschoille) is a man-made reservoir in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, 2.5 kilometres (1.6 mi) northwest of Pitlochry. The photo was taken within the grounds of the fantastic 5 Star Fonab Castle Hotel. When the Castle was built by the Sandeman Family (port and sherry merchants) ... Read more
Corporate Event November 3, 2017 by Chris - September 2017. With Client’s in the Wilds of the Scottish Highlands. The Client’s were experiencing Off Road 4×4 Driving, Kayaking, Shooting Clays, Archery, Quad Bike Riding. Then a wonderful Barbeque. What an exciting day they had, a Full Day of Outdoor Activities.
Mercedes V Class November 2, 2017 by Chris - East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services. Mid October 2017. Our Brand New Mercedes V Class Luxury People Carrier (MPV) out working on it’s First Job. The Event was a High Profile VIP Dinner at the stunningly beautiful Dumfries House. EOSCS had the honour and privilege of looking after the main VIP Guests attending the Evening Dinner ... Read more
Wedding Day October 24, 2017 by Chris - Testimonial – Wedding, Mercedes S Class, Saturday 2nd September 2017 From the initial phone call into EOSCS it could not have been simpler and the staff were great! It was a very professional service from start to finish and the Booking Form set out clear instructions and expectations. Nothing was too much hassle and they ... Read more
Fleet Addition Mercedes V Class MPV October 21, 2017 by Chris - East Of Scotland Chauffeur Services proudly announces that we have taken delivery of our 2017 Brand New Mercedes V Class 7 Passenger Luxury People Carrier (MPV). Brilliant Silver, Extra Long Wheelbase, providing additional leg room for Client’s. The Interior features Silk Beige Luxury Leather, with Dark Mahogany Wood Trim throughout, WIFI, IPad Docking Station, Bluetooth ... Read more
Cruising with Highland Free Spirits October 12, 2017 by Chris - September 2017. Our Client’s had a brilliant fun experience on board the Eilidh Catriona cruising on Loch Ness. This is a great way to see Loch Ness with your own Private Cruise with Family and Friends, stopping to visit Urquhart Castle or if you are very, very lucky catch a glimpse of NESSIE !!!!!!!!!!!!, depending ... Read more
Picturesque Cottage October 6, 2017 by Chris - This beautiful cottage, with it’s magnificent gardens, can be found on the old road to the village of Luss on the shores of Loch Lomond. The whole landscape around the Loch is spectacular, part of Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park. The Highest mountain in the area (Ben Lomond) is amongst several peaks you will ... Read more
Ardbeg Distillery the isle of Islay October 6, 2017 by Chris - For Whisky Connoisseurs, the Isle of Islay is the location for you to sample some of the most prestigious Single Malts produced in the Scottish Whisky Industry. You will have 11 Distilleries to choose from on the Island. (DON’T DRINK & DRIVE). The island is so picturesque with plenty of stunningly beautiful Vistas to admire, ... Read more
How to be part of the landscape October 6, 2017 by Chris - By Stuart M Wight September 2017 The Wonderful, Beautiful things you stumble across when touring with client’s in the Highlands of Scotland. This Timber Building blends itself so Naturally to the landscape, the owner is a true conservationist, taking great care of what is build and how it should interact with the environment. Taking ... Read more
Peacock at Prestonfield House Hotel June 14, 2017 by Chris - My client’s couldn’t resist feeding one of the resident Peacocks that live in the grounds at the Hotel. He followed them with his beady eyes as they strolled round the beautiful gardens. The hotel concierge provides food for the birds, one of the cannonballs at the front entrance of the Hotel is one of their ... Read more
Isle of Skye June 14, 2017 by Chris - On tour with my client’s, heading up to the Quiraing. We stopped at Kilt Rock on the Jurrasic Coast line of Skye to listen to the wonderful piper playing our traditional bagpipes. He is a local lad and was taught at the world famous piping school on Skye. He is at University and does this ... Read more
Client’s Special Anniversary at Gleneagles June 14, 2017 by Chris - Beautiful horse drawn carriage outside the Gleneagles Hotel. My client’s took a carriage ride around Auchterarder and on the country roads to celebrate their special anniversary, they told me it was an unforgettable day. They sipped champagne as the driver took them on their tour.
Me at St Andrews June 14, 2017 by Chris - Stuart M Wight Owner EOSCS I love bringing client’s here, they always love the old golf course and the ancient cathedral and the oldest university in Scotland. After a wonderful morning I took them to dine at the lovely Dolls House restaurant. After leaving my client’s to stroll along the famous 18th Fairway I was ... Read more