
About Us
Welcome to Scottish Express – Your Local Adventure Transport Experts
At Scottish Express, we’re proud to be a small, community-focused transport business based in Nelson, New Zealand.
What Sets Us Apart:
- Exceptional Flexibility: We go the extra mile to accommodate your needs, no matter your plans or activities.
- Community Commitment: As passionate local supporters, we’re always ready to volunteer and give back to the Nelson community.
- Sustainable Practices: We are dedicated to making our business environmentally sustainable, ensuring a better future for everyone.
- Insider Knowledge: Discover hidden gems! Our team knows all the best local spots—many of which are off the beaten track.
- Affordable Monthly Specials: Our monthly per-seat specials are perfect for small groups and solo travelers. Plus, we never cancel due to low numbers.
Choose Scottish Express for reliable, friendly, and flexible transport with a true local touch!
Who is the Scottish?
Dave Scotland is a lifelong outdoor enthusiast and dedicated advocate for preserving and enhancing our natural spaces. He has collaborated with numerous community organizations to help improve the outdoor environments we all enjoy.
Together with his partner Rosie, Dave has explored the wilds of New Zealand and Europe—traveling by bike, on foot, and occasionally by kayak—embracing adventure at every turn.
With two decades of experience as a chef in the hospitality industry, Dave also brings a decade of hands-on expertise building and maintaining The Wairoa Gorge Mountain Bike Park, and even cooked for the park’s billionaire owner!! He played a key role in developing a thriving volunteer program to keep the Wairoa Gorge in top condition.