Press
“For custom private tours, Away from the Ordinary crafts itineraries with eye-popping niche experiences – surfing on the Isle of Lewis; salmon fishing on the insanely scenic River Lochy, in the shadow of Ben Nevis, Scotland’s tallest peak; sampling yet-to-be-released casks at micro whisky distilleries.“
“On this coast, with the light changing from moment to moment, it felt like the whole landscape was in motion.”
“This place isn’t in any guidebooks, but O’hara’s travel company is one of a growing number of companies specialising in arranging tailor-made trips to off-the-beaten-track locations.”
“Tour operator Away from the Ordinary creates bespoke themed itineraries”
“O’Hara and his team can get you in the door at many distilleries that are closed to the public.”
“As the company grows and prospers it is creating a community of clients who have an emotional bond with Scotland and its people“
“When planning bespoke trips for clients, travel company Away From the Ordinary collaborates with small businesses—drivers, restaurants, local tour guides, bed-and-breakfasts, for instance—to create tailored experiences.“
“If you’re looking for a special trip, Away from the Ordinary can help customers plan bespoke trips to Scotland based around their interests and gain access to special accommodations.“
“One activity that’s gaining popularity is boating, where the brand charters a boat around the Scottish Isles. Away From the Ordinary, which launched in 2018, has doubled its May bookings since last year.“
“A fluid, windswept, cloud-scudding place of the most ravishing beauty.”
“Wrapped in mists or gleaming in swathes of sunlight, castles were Caledonia’s dreaming towers”