What They Say...
"There's no mistaking your pride & passion for Shetland! It certainly sounds like you've got a really good choice and mix of tours in Shetland."
Douglas Ritchie, Tourism and Leisure Solutions
"I want to say a big THANK YOU for taking the time to cook for all of us and for giving us a more personal presentation of Shetland history. The lamb was excellent! We enjoyed a lovely evening with you. A very welcome atmosphere which is indeed an extraordinary experience for all visitors who look for the real authentic experience with the locals of Shetland."
Tourism Expert, VisitScotland
"...She commented on the high quality of presentation and in particular the interesting and informative walk around the town. Elma Johnson, Valerie Watt and Douglas Sinclair can be proud that all their hard work was appreciated. The hot soup, bannocks and excellent fiddle music at the end of the tour was especially mentioned. Our friend has returned to Lancashire a very satisfied customer."
Danny Molloy, Quarff, Shetland
"Not everyone possesses Elma Johnson's gift for storytelling - she is a joy to listen to and is a living, walking, talking, lovely lady who will gladly and enthusiastically share her great knowledge of past and present-day life in Shetland with you. She is a vital asset to Shetland as she brings it alive for both local and visitor alike. Gathered around her fire, and enchanted by the tales of Shetland, Elma, in her gentle but powerful manner, transports her audience back in time, making each one of them feel part of it. In Elma's hands they are women and children gathering in the harvest with the women always knitting as they walked to and from the fields."
'Marion in the Mearns', Angus Courier
"Elma's warmth, humour and enthralling gift for storytelling really captures the spirit of Shetland. I've travelled all around the world and I've never encountered a travel guide whose words so vividly evoke the beauty, mythology and realities of a place and its people. These tours are legendary."
Nick Bruno, Travel Writer
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