McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

Amazing trip around the wonderful Scottish Isles of Mull, Orkney & Shetland. We combined 2 packages to see these wonderful Isles.

McKinlay Kidd had put together well thought out trips to see these Islands to their best advantage. Caoimhe who dealt with us throughout was helpful and knowledgeable about the itinerary. There was plenty of useful tips about things to see and places to eat. Everything ran smoothly.

A mixture of excellent B&Bs and one hotel gave us a great variety of interesting and beautiful settings. We had a range of experiences, from wonderful wildlife to fascinating pre-historic sites.

McKinlay Kidd could not do enough for us, from first information to pre-trip details. They even got in touch with us during the holiday to rebook an unmissable boat trip that was in danger of cancellation because of rough weather.

A short flight from Edinburgh took us to Sumburgh on the southern tip of Shetland, where our hire car was waiting for us, and half an hour on virtually empty roads took us to our b&b. The warm welcome from Mary, and the beautiful views across fields to the sea and St Ninians isle, made us relax. In four days, we saw fabulous scenery, a knitting museum, seals,puffins, kittiwakes,fulmars, loons, eider ducks ,owls and we puzzled over the local dialect. Another 4 days on Orkney gave us more lovely beaches, and more birds, plus Neolithic villages, and Scapa Flow. Not long enough, we plan to return.

McKinley Kidd was excellent, they put together an itinerary at fairly short notice, taking into account our particular needs. When our flight was delayed they responded promptly. It was a great help that we were able to speak to the same person at their office.

Our holiday in Shetland booked through McKinlay Kidd was very enjoyable - beautiful scenery, lovely people and excellent food and service everywhere

McKinlay Kidd booked our ferries, flight, accommodation and car hire for us - their choices were very good and everything went to plan

We stayed at the Old Pine Lodge and then went onto the Isle of Mull

Helpful in every way. We asked for help with finding various items and they found them for us. Also helped with a fbooklist from which we chose some engaging books to read.

We arranged this holiday at short notice, when it became clear we could not travel overseas. McKinlay Kidd took the brief, which had elements of custom requirements, and organized everything for us. Even when the Covid regulations were changing while we were away, they made the alterations and we had a wonderful holiday - despite no alcohol with dinner.

McKinlay Kidd were very efficient, and communicated well, before and during the holiday. Given all the changes, as the Covid regulations change, the holiday was a tremendous success.

An experience in the Outer Hebrides that we'll never forget. A week travelling around the three main island groups. Staying in lovely lodges and small hotels/inns.

A great range of accommodation and we were so looked after before, during and after the trip. When regulations changed they called us to make sure everything was alright and when there were potential ferry delays they got in touch to let us know they were keeping an eye on things so we didn't have to. Top class service

The eight day trip was booked through McKinlay Kidd and was flawless. A hire car was ready at Sumburgh Airport and collection was straighforward. The first five nights were at a B&B in Lerwick. This was ideally located and of very good quality for comfort, service and filling breakfast. Moving onto Brea for the last three nights, the hotel here was excellent with a very comfortable room and very generous sized quality meals. From here, I was able to have a full day trip to Unst and another day walking in the northwest of the mainland. There were plenty walks completed and sights of much wildlife along the way.

They provided good comprehensive answers to questions I had during the planning stage. The bookings made of car, accommodation and ferry to Unst were faultless. Prior to going, I was kept updated on changes being made locally due to Covid restriction alterations. They provided very good customer focused service.

Travel from south of England to Scrabster for ferry to Orkney, Three days touring and then took the ferry for four days on Shetland. Interesting as have never been to the Shetlands, plenty of walking and visiting ancient sites. Overnight ferry back to Aberdeen which was again a very pleasant experience. Covid 19 did impact what could be done but went with an open mind and prepared to be flexible.

My wife and I have used McKinley Kidd in the past and as before everything ran like clockwork, good choice of hotels which were always of a good standard. the whole holiday including ferries just run smoothly without me having any hassle.

It consisted of 4 train journeys via Scot Rail plus the Jacobite steam train. These were punctuated with stays in excellent hotels for 2 nights each with a private tour guide in each destination.

All staff contacted from the initial enquiry to our return could not have been more helpful, even down to contacting us during our tour to explain changes and making sure we were happy.