McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

McKinlay Kidd did a fantastic job planning a two week trip on very short notice. We began in Edinburgh, traveled to the Isle of Mull, explored Fort William, Portsoy, Aberdeenshire, and finished up in Aberdeen. The itinerary was a perfect balance of breathtaking scenery, culture, shopping, and outdoor exploration. We enjoyed finding unexpected surprises along the way - like the Walker's shortbread factory in Aberlour, a gem of a shop in Mull, and plenty of people with character!

Caoimhe O'Brien crafted an excellent itinerary which included a variety of lodging experiences, all of them excellent, and provided tips and recommendations at each destination. The customer service she provided was impeccable -professional, prompt, and always friendly. McKinlay Kidd did all the work so we could focus on play.

The trip exceeded our expectations. The lodgings we stayed at were gorgeous. We particularly enjoyed interacting with the owners and guests at the small hotels and B&B's. The breakfasts were excellent at all the lodgings. A few of our lodgings offered dinner. With the exception of one place, the food was top drawer. Scotland is a gorgeous country. We feel like we got an excellent chance to experience it in our three week tour.

The McKinlayKidd tour operators were wonderful to deal with. They were accessible at all hours and always very pleasant. The tour information they provided was extremely helpful as far as recommendations for restaurants and places to visit.

This was an independent style trip by train from Edinburgh to the Highlands and back to Glasgow, with stops in Pitlochry, Inverness, the Isle of Skye, and Spean Bridge. MKK booked the accommodations (all lovely and convenient) and trains, including the Jacobite Steam Train.

Very responsive and reliable. Allowed us to tailor the trip to suit our preferences. Provided excellent materials, including use of a travel app with helpful information. Highly recommended.

This was a tour which included 6 x 2 night stops through West, North and East Coasts of Scotland plus 2 of the Orkney Islands. Amazing countryside all through. Some fabulous accommodation. Wonderful friendly people everywhere we went. Weather variable as one would expect but as is credited to Billy Connolly ‘there’s no such thing as bad weather only the wrong clothes’.

Booked with McKinlay Kidd who provided everything one could ask for and more. Excellent choices of accommodation and stops. Provided with detailed holiday plans, itinerary and maps. Their reputation goes before them and is well deserved. Would book with them again anytime.

A fly drive holiday in Eire exploring N Mayo, CoSligo and Co Donegal at our own pace and choice of places to explore. Staying in wonderful, unique accommodation for sixteen nights.

The organisation and suggestions were excellent. We were able to negotiate the pace we took for the holiday and places to explore. Documentation, including maps, itinerary summary and details with ideas for visits, and local brochures were available in hard copy and on an app. These were excellent.

A six day car trip to the Outer Hebrides, staying on Barra, North Uist and Lewis, with ferry connections between each.

McKinlay Kidd provide an excellent service. This is the second holiday we have used them for. All holiday documentation was provided well in advance and all accommodation and ferry transfers were well organised.

Fantastic Holiday focused on Islay Whisky and relaxing. Also some Glasgow time.

Tom at McKinlay Kidd was AMAZING and I'd highly recommend him for any holiday you are planning!

We booked a holiday with Mckinley Kidd to spend 6 days in SW Ireland based at Baltimore. They arranged our ferry crossings, a day whale watching - fabulous!!, a day with our own guide - taking us over to Cape Clear on the ferry and then looking for and at sea birds - brilliant!! We also had a day booked to go sea kayaking - sadly my husband had hurt his back so we didn't go. However, the days booked were thoroughly enjoyable. The hotel we stayed in was excellent.

McKinlay Kidd were excellent. Everything that they stated was booked - was booked!! The ferry crossings, hotel and days out all arranged perfectly. So helpful when booking and when we phoned to ask a few questions. The guide/tour leaders were really knowledgeable and experts in their fields . Also very friendly

We (a group of 8 French people) visited Devon and Cornwall in May in a privately chartered (comfortable) minibus. Accommodation (3 places) outstanding, guide and driver top notch, great sites, good food, yes (remember we're French !)

Went the extra mile during the whole trip to make it a great success

My wife and I took a 10 night holiday in England, traveling to Oxford, Chipping Campden, Bath, and London. Our goal was to get outside of London, which we had visited twice before, and see parts of the country that would be new for us, while still having some time to explore London at the end of the trip. The end result was simply outstanding -- staying at marvelous, small hotels and guest houses, experiencing some amazing private tours, and enjoying incredible food and drink. Even the weather cooperated! It was an ideal vacation for us that went off without a hitch.

McKinlay Kidd did a superb job organizing the holiday. They listened to our requests & feedback... selected incredible accommodations... fashioned an excellent itinerary (including transportation and tours)... and were available whenever needed. Without hesitation, I would recommend McKinlay Kidd to others and, quite frankly, we hope to use them again in the future.

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