SUSAN SKILLEN
E-mail: susanjaneskillen@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)7624 357680
Tours in English or German
My name is Susan and I simply love the Island. It is my home. I was born on the Isle of Man and lived many years in Germany. I can take you to hidden gems and to all the “must see” sites. It’s your precious holiday, you choose! The tours are tailor-made for you. I am happy to tour with you in your own/hired car or by public transport.
Mein Name ist Susan und ich liebe diese Insel. Es ist meine Heimat. Ich wurde hier geboren, habe aber viele Jahre in Deutschland gelebt. Ich kann Sie zu bekannten und weniger bekannten Orten auf der Insel fuehren. Es ist Ihr Urlaub, Sie entscheiden. Die Touren sind auf Sie abgestimmt.
EALEE SHEARD
E-mail: tours@cheervannin.com
Tel: +44 (0)7624 274598
Ealee (pronounced like Hayley without the H) is enthusiastic with a passion for history, folklore and wildlife. A native of the Isle of man, she was raised bilingually, speaking both Manx Gaelic and English, and after living in Brittany, speaks French too. Growing up immersed in the traditional music and dance scene, she has a deep appreciation for the culture of the island and would enjoy hearing about yours.
Ealee est passionnée par l’histoire, le folklore et la faune et la flore de l’Ile de Man. Native, elle a grandi bilingue entre le mannois gaélique et l’anglais. Ayant passé une année en Bretagne, elle parle également français. Immergée dans les milieux de la musique et de la danse traditionnelle, elle possède une profonde appréciation pour la culture et serait ravie d’en savoir plus sur la vôtre.
DR JACQUELINE YATES
Web Site Fuchsia Tours
E mail: jacquelineyates@icloud.com
Tel: +44 (0)7624 422477
Manx-born Jacqueline helps you explore her much-loved island home, the Isle of Man, with tours in English or French.
Jacqueline was born and brought up in Douglas, the Island’s capital. After many years living in the UK and Switzerland the Island called her to come home in 2001.
She is happy to help you enjoy the glorious beauty, fascinating history and rich culture of this jewel in the Irish Sea. Her particular interests lie in the arts and especially in the music and dance which have enriched the lives of the Manx people and its visitors for centuries.
As a Step on and Driver Guide Jacqueline would be happy to prepare personalised tours for your interests or just come for a general tour of any or all areas of the Island.
Can’t wait to meet you!
Venez avec moi!
JILL QUIRK
E-Mail: jill@quirk.im
Tel: +44 (0)7624 488506
As a proud, native Manxwoman, I am passionate about sharing the delights of the island.
Allow me to tell you about our history and heritage: art and architecture, wheels and wallabies, kippers and queenies, bonnag and beer, castles and cathedrals, steam-trains and trams, tails and tales, smugglers and slavers, folklore and fable, records and races, Tynwald and taxes, Vikings and vigils, chapels and churches, crosses and cairns, tholtans and theatre, our mountain and mines.
My particular interest is my home town, Peel. I’d love to guide you around its quaint, old streets or to regale you with tales of riot and escape as we look at the part of the town which housed the most dangerous men on the island during WWII – on a route which just happens to incorporate the most spectacular views of Peel’s castle, beach and sunsets. Or let me explain and bring to life for you our fascinating, annual Tynwald Day ceremony in the nearby village of St Johns.
I’d be delighted to guide you on leisurely walks, or in your car, or to step onto your minibus or coach.
Et je serai ravie de vous guider en français.
CHRIS CALLOW
Web: Facebook.com/heritageIOM
E-mail: islandheritagetours@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)7624 435528
Chris is a Manxman born and bred with a passion for the history of his native Island. After a wide and varied career he graduated with first class honours in History and Heritage in 2018 and qualified as an Isle of Man Blue Badge Guide in 2017.
His specialist interests include the Island’s rich industrial heritage including our magnificent Victorian railways, and spectacular relics of the Island’s mining past including the iconic Laxey Wheel. He is a keen walker and particularly enjoys opening up hidden corners of the Island to visitors. Family history is another speciality, and Chris has helped many visitors trace their Manx roots and visit ancestral homes and family graves.
Chris parle couramment français et est qualifié pour assurer des visites guidées en français.
FIONA McARDLE
E-mail: manxtourguide@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)7624 471543
I’m an experienced registered Blue Badge guide for groups and individuals and will plan bespoke tours if requested.
It gives me pleasure to share my knowledge of the Isle of Man and to bring its fascinating sites to life.
I have an in-depth interest in, and knowledge of:
Manx folklore, culture and Manx Gaelic, and
social, family, and natural history of the Island.
I am happy to tour with you in your vehicle – car, minibus or coach, or to guide leisurely to moderate walks around the Island’s towns, villages and countryside.
Et je serai ravie de vous guider en français.
PETER BEIGHTON
E-mail: beightonsiom@manx.net
Tel: +44 (0)7624 432066
Peter tells stories about the Island past and present. There won’t be many dates and he promises to make you smile at every surprise just around the corner. He’s an expert on the TT course.
Deutschsprecher
Peter erzählt Geschichten über die Vergangenheit und die Gegenwart der Insel. Es wird nicht zu viele Geschichtsdaten geben und er verspricht, Sie zum Schmunzeln zu bringen. Und haben Sie Interesse am TT Kurs, dann ist Peter der Experte für Sie.
Francophone
Peter raconte des histoires sur le passé et le présent de l’île. Il n’y aura pas beaucoup de dates et il promet de vous faire sourire à chaque surprise juste au coin de la rue. Il est un expert sur le cours TT.
PETRA RANDLE
E-mail: GerManxTours@gmail.com
Tel: +44 (0)1624 4512621
Petra is an enthusiastic guide. Whether you chose a visit to our heritage sites, a stroll through our towns, villages and countryside or a bespoke tour to explore some of the many hidden gems, Petra is looking forward to sharing with you the island’s rich history, the beautiful varied landscapes and the fascinating folklore. The aim is to make your visit entertaining and memorable. This may well include finding the best spot for coffee and cake.
You will be surprised how much there is to see, to experience and to enjoy!
Petra ist eine begeisterte Reiseführerin. Ob Sie sich für einen Besuch unserer historischen Stätten, einen Spaziergang durch unsere Städte, Dörfer und Landschaften oder eine maßgeschneiderte Tour Ihrer Wahl entscheiden, Petra freut sich darauf, Ihnen die reiche Geschichte, die wunderschöne, abwechslungsreiche Landschaft und die faszinierende Folklore der Insel näherzubringen. Sie wird Ihren Besuch unterhaltsam und unvergesslich gestalten. Dazu gehört auch, den besten Ort für Kaffee und Kuchen zu finden.
Sie werden überrascht sein, wie viel es zu sehen, zu erleben und zu genießen gibt!