David Mitchell
David Mitchell was previously a Curator at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh; he is currently Deputy Chair of the National Trust for Scotland, and Director - Curator at Muddy Feet Consultancy. His own environmental education company specialising in landscape assessment, project development, horticulture, and interpretation.His knowledge as curator is augmented with over thirty years’ experience working as a consultant in the private and public sector, supporting organisations that include The National Archives of Scotland, The National Galleries of Scotland, The National Trust for Scotland and the Royal Zoological Society for Scotland. He has extensive broadcasting experience in television and radio with the BBC, STV and Channel Four; augmented by global involvement as an Expedition Lecturer for Noble Caledonia, the National Trust for Scotland and the American Ivy League Universities of Harvard, Dartmouth and Brown. A Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Horticulture and the Royal Geographical Society he has a passion for nature and the land.
David Mitchell is on the following tours:
Autumn in the Heart of the Lakes
A Celebration of the Nature, Art & Literature of the Lake District with Guest Speaker David Mitchell
Rothay Garden Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Grasmere / Hutton-in-the-Forest / Rydal Mount / Hilltop House / Beatrix Potter Gallery / Mirehouse / Steam Yacht Gondola / Brantwood House / Blackwell Arts and Crafts House / Levens Hall / Sizergh Castle
The Taming of Nature
Discover the Castles, Gardens & Estates of North East Scotland with David Mitchell staying at Maryculter House
Maryculter House
Itinerary at a glance
- Aberdeen / Edzell Castle / Drum Castle / Pitmedden Garden / Fyvie Castle /Craigievar Castle / Kildrummy Castle Garden / Crathes Castle / Balmoral
Argyll - A Land of Mountains, Gardens & Coasts
A five night stay at the Loch Melfort Hotel with David Mitchell & Chantal Cookson
Loch Melfort Hotel
Itinerary at a glance
- Loch Melfort / Crarae Garden / Kilmartin Glen / Oban / Arduaine Garden / Loch Awe / Ardchattan Priory / Loch Melfort
Tour at a glance
Tour Name | Departure Date | Ship | Tour Type | Itinerary |
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Autumn in the Heart of the Lakes | 1313 OctoberOct 2024 | Rothay Garden Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Grasmere / Hutton-in-the-Forest / Rydal Mount / Hilltop House / Beatrix Potter Gallery / Mirehouse / Steam Yacht Gondola / Brantwood House / Blackwell Arts and Crafts House / Levens Hall / Sizergh Castle
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The Taming of Nature | 2121 JulyJul 2024 | Maryculter House | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Aberdeen / Edzell Castle / Drum Castle / Pitmedden Garden / Fyvie Castle /Craigievar Castle / Kildrummy Castle Garden / Crathes Castle / Balmoral
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Argyll - A Land of Mountains, Gardens & Coasts | 2323 JuneJun 2024 | Loch Melfort Hotel | Escorted Tours |
Itinerary at a glance
Loch Melfort / Crarae Garden / Kilmartin Glen / Oban / Arduaine Garden / Loch Awe / Ardchattan Priory / Loch Melfort
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