McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

We had an amazing time exploring Scotland. The scenery was beautiful, the people were charming, the food was delicious. We had a few favourite spots to which we would be particularly eager to return, but we also appreciated the variety of towns and villages we got to see; it really felt like we got to sample a little bit of everything that Scotland had to offer. As soon as we got home, we started daydreaming about our next visit!

McKinlay Kidd handled all of the logistics so that we could focus on enjoying our trip. The accommodations they booked were all wonderful, and they provided a wide range of recommendations for restaurants, points of interest, and activities for each stop along the tour -- we were never at a loss for what to do next! They were also quite helpful with a couple of the questions and requests we had leading up to the holiday, providing great customer service all around.

Had a wonderful month in Scotland on our custom itinerary including a privately guided tour of the fantastic North Coast 500 then train travel along the West Highland line.

Working with Daniela was a pleasure and all the arrangements were great; the Vamoos app made it easy to keep all the information accessible whilst on the move. Train and ferry tickets were easy to collect, taxis arrived in all sorts of places when they said they would, hotels were good and our rooms were as we had requested. We always felt like we were in safe hands and knew that if we had any questions whilst travelling, McKinlay Kidd were just a phone call away. Would highly recommend them to anyone planning a trip to Scotland.

The goal: Loch Buie. Stayed in Tobermory at Linndhu House. Gracious, beautiful, comfortable setting & hosts. Took a while, but we found our destination. Got great info from our travel agent. Wish we could have done & retained it all.

Coordinated special requests. Gave the needed info & then some.

Our trip to the West Highlands of Scotland was an unforgettable experience that we had looked forward to for our entire lives. We loved the natural beauty, the Scottish people, our small tour group and our guide.

Our guide was the best! He was funny, knowledgeable, kind and caring. He knew lots of history and told many stories (as he said “maybe true, maybe not!”) and he took excellent care of us.

We loved having all of our transfers and accommodation looked after by McKinley-Kidd. It freed us up to relax and enjoy our vacation. And it gave us the flexibility to plan our day activities on our own. Loved not having to rent a car and drive everywhere. Better for us and better for the planet.

Professional, clear and thorough.

It was a very well organised and enjoyable tour. We visited many sites and our guide was excellent.

Very helpful and nothing was too much trouble both before and during the tour. Staff at their office always helpful and efficient.

Everything about this trip met and exceeded expectations. All of the travel arrangements went smoothly, and the written instructions provided were clear and accurate. Each hotel was different, comfortable and unique. Highlights included day trip to Orkney with Neolithic sights, boat trip to Staffa where our boat was surrounded by a huge pod of dolphins, beautiful scenery on and off the train. The suggestions for restaurants, activities in each location were all wonderful. The advice to reserve restaurants in advance was priceless

Mckinlay Kidd put together a wonderful trip by train, ferry, boat and taxi. We were provided clear and thorough information. Having everything on the Vamoos app made it easy to follow as well

Self drive with all accommodation, ferries, and some meals. Older tourists from Aotearoa/New Zealand. All arranged via email with McKinlay Kidd as a bespoke tour.

Great comma pre trip, excellent value and fulsome detailed documentation and recommendations

We have fallen in love with Scotland, from the cities to the country, across to its beautiful islands, and we have Mckinlay Kidd to thank for it. Our journey has been smooth, comfortable, immensely enjoyable and well organised, with not one hiccup or inconvenience. It has been a real holiday, with the thinking done for us and each day unveiling a new and exciting experience.

From our initial enquiry and follow up emails, to the booking and payment process, our journey with McKinlay Kidd has been seamless, easy and stress-free. The tour unfolded exactly as described in the information provided, and we felt well looked after, comfortable and safe for the duration of our trip. We are indebted to our delightfully entertaining guide Dan, whose insightful stories, compassion and constant attention made our magical rail journey through Scotland truly unforgettable.

Contracted with McKinlay Kidd to book our holiday. Documentation was excellent and communication was excellent. All questions were answered in a timely manner.

Stated above.