McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

Our third holiday with McKinlay Kidd - previously Scotland and the North of England, and now a week in Ireland taking in Dublin, Galway and Kilkenny. McKK organised the train (and ferry) travel, booked the accommodations, a couple of tours and gave us a range of recommendations- things to do, places to eat and so on. We’ve come to trust them and thoroughly enjoyed the holiday.

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We wanted a tour of Shetland and Orkney, with ferries, car hire and accommodation organised for us. McKinlay Kidd did everything we asked and to a very high standard. Everything went to plan and we've had an amazing experience.

They put together the package we asked for and were patient with out timings and requests, we've used them before and they continue to impress with their organisation and choices

A wonderful trip, meticulously planned by McKinlay Kidd. All the accommodation was superb. They did everything for us, including organising a rental car and providing information on places either en route or staying. Couldn’t fault the service.

Great communication and organised an itinerary that was perfect for us.

The 2 week trip was very well organized with everything going very smoothly. Lovely hotels. Any questions were always answered promptly and while away I wanted to change one of the rail trips, which they did without question.

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We completed the NC500 and was our first time in Scotland. All our accommodation was booked for us we had 2 nights in 4 different hotels/B&Bs all of which were outstanding. The views, food, hosts went above and beyond our expectations.

They were so helpful with Everything. We felt they knew us personally as all their recommendations were so well suited to us. They were on hand if we had any queries or problems of which we did not.

We traveled to the most beautiful areas of Wales by train, staying in fabulous inns and B&Bs. The people were wonderful. Our guides were fun and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend this trip.

For the most part she was very quick to respond to our questions.

The six nights and seven days were varied and full, everyone got on well in our group of ten, we had an excellent driver and guide with terrific local knowledge. The scenery was stunning and although the weather was very mixed we enjoyed all the experiences and accommodation.

Good communication from them and they have a variety of interesting tours available and their smaller group tours are more attractive than bigger ones.

What an amazing holiday, our interests in archaeology were more than satisfied when we travelled to Orkney and Shetland and back through history to 5000 years ago at Skara Brae, the Ness of Brodgar, forward in time to the bronze age settlements, then the Viking/Norse settlements on Shetland, early crofts and remote 16th Century castles. Add in the stunning coastal scenery, wildlife including Sea Otters, seals and amazing bird cliffs. Hosted by knowledgeable and friendly guides and excellent quality accommodation, good food, wine and of course the whiskey... what more could we ask for!

McKinlay Kidd could not have been more helpful. All was efficiently organised and the suggested itinerary covered all that we wished to cover during this vacation and more, in addition we had personal recommendations for each of the locations where we were accommodated, introduced to some exceptional guides, and given free time to undertake our own explorations. At first glance of the itinerary the holiday looked a bit daunting, but not at all in the execution. Planning was just right and plenty of time to relax between excursions in very comfortable surroundings. Well done McKinlay Kidd.

Grand rail tour of Scotland

Well organized. Responsed quickly to quiries.

Wonderful B&B's, attentive hosts, excellent tours and prompt drivers to meet us at the train station. We enjoyed the scenery from the train, and our stays at the scenic villages. We also appreciated the written itinerary and helpful suggestions. McKinley Kidd was always prompt when we contacted them.

McKinlay Kidd designed a great trip. When we had 1 travel concern , we received help very quickly. Everything was top notch.