McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

My sister and I had been recommended to contact McKinlay Kidd for our Ireland leg of our big holiday to visit our ancestors homelands. Nothing was too much trouble for staff with our various enquiries and changes to the recommended itinerary and they made everything clear with extra information including directions to accomodation. The accomodation was first class and we were even given a couple of complimentary dinners. Our travels went smoothly with no glitches but we always felt that had anything gone wrong we would have been supported by McKinlay Kidd. Cannot speak highly enough of this Company and would use them again in a heartbeat.

We did a self drive recommended tour of Ireland for 14 days.

Three girlfriends went by train from Galsgow to Skye. Our adventure began on Sunday, September 15, with our arrival to Glasgow Central, where we settled into our hotel. Early the next day, we departed Glasgow Queen Street Station, heading north to Spean Bridge. Upon arrival, a taxi brought us to the charming Old Pines Hotel, our cozy retreat for the next two nights. On Tuesday, we embraced the outdoors with a Segway adventure at the Wild Highland Outdoor Center. Later, we indulged in a bit of local flavor, exploring the Highland Soap Co. before taking a relaxing cruise on Loch Linnhe and touring the Ben Nevis Distillery. Each evening, we enjoyed the warm hospitality and meals at the Old Pines. Wednesday’s journey took us by train to Fort William and then onward to the coastal town of Mallaig. From there, a ferry whisked us across to Armadale, where we traveled by taxi to our new base, the Portree Hotel in Portree. We were warmly welcomed and enjoyed the comfortable family room. On Thursday, we embarked on a private tour of the Isle of Skye with Gus MacFarlane, capturing the island’s stunning landscapes and local culture. That evening, we returned to the Portree Hotel for our final night on Skye. Our last day began bright and early with a taxi ride back to Armadale, where we caught the ferry to Mallaig and the train to Glasgow. From there, a bus transferred us to the airport for our evening flight, bringing an end to a truly memorable Scottish journey.

McKinlay Kidd Holiday provided a wonderfully organized and seamless experience for our Scotland trip. Each detail, from accommodations to transportation logistics, was thoughtfully planned, allowing us to focus on enjoying our travels without worry. The itinerary offered a perfect mix of adventure, scenic views, and local charm, giving us an authentic taste of the Highlands and Isle of Skye. A special thanks to Lucy, our travel agent, whose expertise and attention to detail made a significant difference. She was responsive, accommodating to our needs, and ensured that every aspect of the trip was tailored to our preferences. Her knowledge and passion for Scotland shone through, and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Highly recommend both McKinlay Kidd and Lucy for anyone looking to explore Scotland!

Absolutely brilliant! It is beautiful in the Highlands and we were gutted to leave. It was an unforgettable experience.

Mckinlay Kidd booked us the loveliest hotels and the itinerary was very detailed and there were lots of helpful tips on what to do and where to go during our stay.

Despite travelling solo and undertaking a self drive holiday. The entire trip was fantastic. From the accomodation to the historical sites, stunning views. I would definetly recommend McKinley Kidd I was a solo traveller on a self drive holiday Despite being apprehensive of the above,I need not have been concerned. The accomodation was first class, the views spectacular,, historical sites lived up expectations. Even the weather obliged most of the time.

McKinley Kidd asa travel company are fantastic, most helpful and obliging. Would definitely recommend them.

A few nights and days but a lovely experience of an area new to us

McKinlay Kidd have such good knowledge of the area concerned finding great accommodation and suggesting good places to visit in the area

They listened to what we wanted and put together a wonderful week. They also arranged for sunshine!

Easy to work with. Accessible. Listened well.

Best ever.

MKK secured beautiful accommodations, sorted out all the rail & ferry travel & arranged three wonderful day tours for us.

We drove the NC500 with a couple of days added on

McKinlay Kidd were fantastic. Arranged everything we needed

McKinley Kidd made our experience flawless. They took care of our itinerary and all we had to do was concentrate on the experiences.

We collaberated with McKinley Kidd on our itinerary and received valuable input. Their insight was much appreciated.

We travelled to Orkney and Shetland via Caithness, returning via Aberdeen. As we had no experience of this area of Scotland, or the ferries to and from, it was so nice to have all our arrangements made for us along with recommendations for things to see and do and places to eat.

From my initial telephone call, they listened to what I asked for and tailored the holiday to our requirements. All we had to do was drive there and enjoy ourselves, which we did. Everywhere we stayed on Orkney and Shetland was lovely and had been well chosen. We were very pleased with the recommendations of things to do and see, as it enabled us to choose what we wanted to see and do to ensure we made the most of our time there.