Colleen Goodsir — Director of A1 Coaches, Founder of Scottish Travel Centre & More
Creativity • Business • Adventure — Shared Honestly
I'm Colleen Goodsir — a Scottish business owner and Transport Manager CPC holder. At the centre of my work is A1 Coaches, a family-run transport company built on reliability, care, and genuine service. Alongside that sits Scottish Travel Centre, Minibus and Coach Sales, and a creative side of my work — branding, design, and print — through Scottish Goose, Moody Hoody Shop, and Tartan Ambition.
This is my corner of the internet where business, creativity, travel, and real life meet. It's a space to share the journey behind building these businesses, the lessons along the way, and the moments — through photography and travel — that keep me grounded outside of work.
Outside of business, you'll find me with a camera in hand, exploring Scotland's landscapes, chasing light, and embracing the freedom that comes from being outdoors. Photography and travel aren't just hobbies — they're how I reset, reflect, and reconnect with what matters.
Whether you're here for business insight, inspiration, or simply curiosity, you're welcome to explore.
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Let's get down to business
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"Is this the right thing for the business?"
I'm incredibly grateful that I had my grandparents beside me for as long as I did. They taught me more than they probably ever realised. Today, I still find myself...
"Is this the right thing for the business?"
I'm incredibly grateful that I had my grandparents beside me for as long as I did. They taught me more than they probably ever realised. Today, I still find myself...
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Why I've Never Seen Business as a Competition
Growing up in a family business, I can remember my Grandad always talking about the competition. He'd know what other businesses were charging, what contracts they'd won, what vehicles they'd...
Why I've Never Seen Business as a Competition
Growing up in a family business, I can remember my Grandad always talking about the competition. He'd know what other businesses were charging, what contracts they'd won, what vehicles they'd...
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When Systems Meet Human Nature
Why Systems Exist Most systems in a business don’t appear out of thin air. They are usually created because something has gone wrong before. A missed step.A job not completed...
When Systems Meet Human Nature
Why Systems Exist Most systems in a business don’t appear out of thin air. They are usually created because something has gone wrong before. A missed step.A job not completed...
Keeping it real
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The Best Asset You Can Bring to Any Business: A...
Make Attitude Your Best Asset..... If you’re wondering how to make a lasting impact, start with your attitude. The way you approach challenges, interact with others, and embrace opportunities reflects...
The Best Asset You Can Bring to Any Business: A...
Make Attitude Your Best Asset..... If you’re wondering how to make a lasting impact, start with your attitude. The way you approach challenges, interact with others, and embrace opportunities reflects...
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The Happiest People I Know
The happiest people I know are committed to a journey of self-improvement. These individuals are constantly evaluating where they are, what they’ve achieved, and how they can do better. Whether...
The Happiest People I Know
The happiest people I know are committed to a journey of self-improvement. These individuals are constantly evaluating where they are, what they’ve achieved, and how they can do better. Whether...
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The Power of Trust and the Cost of Settling
Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship, team, and business — but it’s built through everyday actions, not big promises. When we settle for less than we know is...
The Power of Trust and the Cost of Settling
Trust is the foundation of every strong relationship, team, and business — but it’s built through everyday actions, not big promises. When we settle for less than we know is...
Personal Reflection
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💠I don't know it all but I always find a way!
I’m not someone who claims to know it all. I don’t have a master plan written in stone. What I do have is a belief that most things are figure-out-able...
💠I don't know it all but I always find a way!
I’m not someone who claims to know it all. I don’t have a master plan written in stone. What I do have is a belief that most things are figure-out-able...
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💠Some days you lead, some days you just hold i...
🌿 Progress looks different every day Running a business has taught me that success isn’t one big moment — it’s hundreds of smaller ones stacked together.It’s the early starts, the...
💠Some days you lead, some days you just hold i...
🌿 Progress looks different every day Running a business has taught me that success isn’t one big moment — it’s hundreds of smaller ones stacked together.It’s the early starts, the...
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💠If you’re doubting yourself, you’re probably ...
💠If you’re doubting yourself, you’re probably closer to your breakthrough than you think. Doubt has a sneaky way of showing up right before things start to shift.It creeps in...
💠If you’re doubting yourself, you’re probably ...
💠If you’re doubting yourself, you’re probably closer to your breakthrough than you think. Doubt has a sneaky way of showing up right before things start to shift.It creeps in...
LEARNING FROM EXPERIENCE
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Learning As I Went
There were no YouTube tutorials. No Google searches for quick answers. No online courses.
Learning As I Went
There were no YouTube tutorials. No Google searches for quick answers. No online courses.
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From Tattie picking to Coach Company
I genuinely believe we can do anything we put our minds to. Not because it’s easy.Not because we’re fearless.But because you learn by doing. You grow by trying. You gain...
From Tattie picking to Coach Company
I genuinely believe we can do anything we put our minds to. Not because it’s easy.Not because we’re fearless.But because you learn by doing. You grow by trying. You gain...
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You Just Believe That It Will
When I look at that photo of me and my Gran standing beside the wedding cars, I don’t see someone out of her depth anymore. I see trust. I see...
You Just Believe That It Will
When I look at that photo of me and my Gran standing beside the wedding cars, I don’t see someone out of her depth anymore. I see trust. I see...
Places to visit in Scotland
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Fionnphort, Isle of Mull: Gateway to Iona
Nestled on the southwestern tip of the Isle of Mull, Fionnphort is a charming coastal village known for its stunning views and as the gateway to the spiritual island of...
Fionnphort, Isle of Mull: Gateway to Iona
Nestled on the southwestern tip of the Isle of Mull, Fionnphort is a charming coastal village known for its stunning views and as the gateway to the spiritual island of...
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Fort Augustus
As you explore the village, you can’t miss the sight of the canal's lock system right in the centre of Fort Augustus. Watching boats being carefully pulled up or lowered...
Fort Augustus
As you explore the village, you can’t miss the sight of the canal's lock system right in the centre of Fort Augustus. Watching boats being carefully pulled up or lowered...
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Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull Scottish Tour
Calgary Bay is accessible by car, and the journey itself is part of the experience, with winding roads that take you through some of the most scenic parts of the...
Calgary Bay, Isle of Mull Scottish Tour
Calgary Bay is accessible by car, and the journey itself is part of the experience, with winding roads that take you through some of the most scenic parts of the...
Photography
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Sunset Over West Wemyss
I decided to take a wander down to the harbour and send the drone up for a wee look.The light was just beautiful. The sky slowly turning from warm orange...
Sunset Over West Wemyss
I decided to take a wander down to the harbour and send the drone up for a wee look.The light was just beautiful. The sky slowly turning from warm orange...
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Stary Sky St Monans Pier Fife, Scotland
Why the Pier Zig-Zags Unlike a straight harbour wall, the St Monans breakwater was built in a distinct zig-zag shape. This design serves several practical purposes: It breaks up the...
Stary Sky St Monans Pier Fife, Scotland
Why the Pier Zig-Zags Unlike a straight harbour wall, the St Monans breakwater was built in a distinct zig-zag shape. This design serves several practical purposes: It breaks up the...