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West Highland Line to Skye Traveller Reviews
Reviews of West Highland Line to Skye
trip to the highlands of scotland
steam train to mallig ferry to sky tour around the island & back to Glasgow
steam train to mallig ferry to sky tour around the island & back to Glasgow
Rating for tour operator:very good
By train to Isle of Skye via Spean Bridge
Short break to Isle of Skye by train. We travelled from Glasgow Queen St Station to Spean Bridge where we were met by proprietor of Old Pines Hotel. One nights stay bed/breakfast and evening meal. Beautiful location with beautiful mountain views. Meal and accommodation to very good standard. Ken took us to station following morning, nothing too much trouble. Onward train to Fort William where we picked up steam train and travelled first ...
Short break to Isle of Skye by train. We travelled from Glasgow Queen St Station to Spean Bridge where we were met by proprietor of Old Pines Hotel. One nights stay bed/breakfast and evening meal. Beautiful location with beautiful mountain views. Meal and accommodation to very good standard. Ken took us to station following morning, nothing too much trouble. Onward train to Fort William where we picked up steam train and travelled first class to Mallaig, again fabulous scenic route. Ferry over to Isle of Skye and met by ‘Donnie’ who took us to Eileen Larmain Hotel for 2 nights stay B+B. Very comfortable large bed. Had meal both evening in adjoining pub. Following morning ‘Donnie’ took us for very comprehensive tour of island which we thoroughly enjoyed thanks to his excellent knowledge of the island. Following morning we returned home.
Rating for tour operator:Couldn’t fault. Can’t think of anything they could have done better. Very comprehensive itinerary provided. Just sit back and enjoy.
West HIghland Line to Skye
Really enjoyed the whole trip McKinlay KIdd set the trip accommodation, train ferry and tour of the Isle of Skye everything was very easy to do on your own. I would recommend them to any other travelers as well at do another trip with them.
Really enjoyed the whole trip McKinlay KIdd set the trip accommodation, train ferry and tour of the Isle of Skye everything was very easy to do on your own. I would recommend them to any other travelers as well at do another trip with them.
Rating for tour operator:the trip was planned by them but done on your own. I was collected from various places and the tour the driver were excellent, the tour operator on the Isle of Skye was good.
West Highland Line to Skye
I enjoyed it very much. Took a train from Glasgow to Fort William. Scenery was lovely. Spent the night in Spean Bridge at a very nice hotel with beautiful scenery and the opportunity to take a walk in the area. Took the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, which was a great experience. Ferry ride over to Skye was enjoyed as the day was sunny. I had a very comfortable hotel to stay in in Skye and a wonderful tour of the island. Train trip ...
I enjoyed it very much. Took a train from Glasgow to Fort William. Scenery was lovely. Spent the night in Spean Bridge at a very nice hotel with beautiful scenery and the opportunity to take a walk in the area. Took the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, which was a great experience. Ferry ride over to Skye was enjoyed as the day was sunny. I had a very comfortable hotel to stay in in Skye and a wonderful tour of the island. Train trip back to Glasgow was filled with lovely scenery again. McKinlay Kidd did an excellent job in arranging everything. Helped me when I needed it. Everything went very smoothly and I am very happy with the entire trip.
Rating for tour operator:Zoe Davidson, General Manager of McKinlay Kidd, was very helpful as were the other members of the team that I dealt with. They helped to make everything go smoothly.
Excellent holiday pack given. We kept referring to it as it was most informative
From the moment we left Glasgow this was a stressfree holiday enabling us to enjoy the spectacular views. A very warm welcome at The Old Pines, Spean Bridge with scones and tea served by Mali at Old Pines. Greatly appreciated. Delicious evening meal. The dining room was overlooking Ben Nevis, such a romantic setting We toured Skye with Peggy Nicolson - her local knowledge and her excellent driving made it all so special. We travelled ...
From the moment we left Glasgow this was a stressfree holiday enabling us to enjoy the spectacular views. A very warm welcome at The Old Pines, Spean Bridge with scones and tea served by Mali at Old Pines. Greatly appreciated. Delicious evening meal. The dining room was overlooking Ben Nevis, such a romantic setting We toured Skye with Peggy Nicolson - her local knowledge and her excellent driving made it all so special. We travelled to the remotest parts of Skye and this was a day to remember
Rating for tour operator:Excellent holiday pack given. We kept referring to it as it was most informative
Relaxed, well-organised experience
Everything was arranged for us: train bookings, transfers, hotels, the ferry and accommodation. The highlights were The Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Skye exceeded expectations and the hotel was perfect for our two night stay. The book of walks was handy for taking in the hire car and stopping off at places of interest for a walk.
Everything was arranged for us: train bookings, transfers, hotels, the ferry and accommodation. The highlights were The Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Skye exceeded expectations and the hotel was perfect for our two night stay. The book of walks was handy for taking in the hire car and stopping off at places of interest for a walk.
Rating for tour operator:Very helpful from the start.
The Beautiful West Highland Railway
We were amazed by the beauty of the scenery on our West Highland Railway journey. The Isle of Skye was also a wonderful experience.
We were amazed by the beauty of the scenery on our West Highland Railway journey. The Isle of Skye was also a wonderful experience.
Rating for tour operator:Everything worked like clockwork. The hotels that were selected were excellent. We would definitely use this company again.
A wonderful experience, full of rewarding memories and nostalgia.
We had a rewarding tour of the Isle of Skye which is a truly beautiful island. The people are very cheerful and friendly and always prepared to help. Another wonderful experience was the steam train ride from Fort William to Mallaig. It was a nostalgic return to pre Beaching days as the carriages and engine were from "days gone by". The two hotels we stayed at provided very good food using local produce. A very enjoyable break.
We had a rewarding tour of the Isle of Skye which is a truly beautiful island. The people are very cheerful and friendly and always prepared to help. Another wonderful experience was the steam train ride from Fort William to Mallaig. It was a nostalgic return to pre Beaching days as the carriages and engine were from "days gone by". The two hotels we stayed at provided very good food using local produce. A very enjoyable break.
Rating for tour operator:They provided excellent paperwork, setting out our holiday and ensuring all aspects were covered. All journeys were booked including flights, train journeys, ferries and hire car organised. Everything worked perfectly and we have been very pleased with the results.
A wonderful break in the Scottish Highlands
McKinlay Kidd organized a 5 day trip for my sister and myself by train to the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Everything was perfectly organized and we were very happy that they use small local independent firms and hotels. Excellent.
McKinlay Kidd organized a 5 day trip for my sister and myself by train to the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Everything was perfectly organized and we were very happy that they use small local independent firms and hotels. Excellent.
Rating for tour operator:Efficient, kind, caring.
Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed the trip.
3 days of balmy bliss in the Highlands and onto Syke
'We want to go to Scotland' said mum and dad...they just didn't know where... A few months later, we left Glasgow, our stay at the Grasshopper Hotel having got us off to a blissful start (the help yourself homemade ice cream was impressive). The West Highland Line took us up to Spean Bridge for our first night at the Old Pines which was just fantastic: a great location, great food and brilliant owners who just made everything so easy. From ...
'We want to go to Scotland' said mum and dad...they just didn't know where... A few months later, we left Glasgow, our stay at the Grasshopper Hotel having got us off to a blissful start (the help yourself homemade ice cream was impressive). The West Highland Line took us up to Spean Bridge for our first night at the Old Pines which was just fantastic: a great location, great food and brilliant owners who just made everything so easy. From here it was the Jacobite train to Mallaig on a cloudless day, the ferry over to Skye and 2 more days on Sleat. Taking the island tour worked really well with a climb up the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and a visit to the Faerie Glen, the balmy weather stayed with us throughout with lovely long evenings sat eating out over the quayside with the most amazing views.
Rating for tour operator:They were brilliant: I'd checked out a couple of other operators without finding anything that really worked for us - Mckinlay Kidd were pretty exceptional from start to finish.