McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

We took a train tour of Scotland, with tickets, connections, accommodation and several day trips all included by McKinley Kidd.. It provided us with the advantages of touring individually without the stress of sorting out accommodation and planning the best places to visit.

Very competent, obviously highly knowledgeable regarding places to visit and to stay. They provided a faultless service.

Amazing country, buestiful people and places. All accommodations and itinerary were right on. Great trip.

Very accomodating as we made change after change. All worked out with persision.

I spent 7 wonderful days and 6 nights on Shetland. I went expecting the worst of weather and was pleasantly surprised at how good the weather was for the duration of my holiday. I did a mixture of visiting historical sites, walking and seeing lots of wildlife - and taking loads of photographs! My accommodation was excellent and the food was terrific. The locals were very friendly, helpful and informative. My only disappointment was missing out on the Fair Isle element and this was due to operational issues at Tingwall Aiport which were unavoidable. I hope that I will have another opportunity to visit Fair Isle. To offset this disappointment, I had an extra two days in Brae at the Busta House Hotel - a great place to stay, It also meant that I had more opportunities to visit more of Mainland Shetland. The Scalloway Hotel in Scalloway was in an excellent location looking over the bay. I had a great time!

I have travelled before with McKinlay Kidd so expected the best and was not disappointed! They are always helpful, informative and always ready to go that extra mile for you. I would particularly like to say a big thank you to Tom Hamilton for dealing with the unfortunate issues surrounding my Fair Isle trip, for keeping me informed at all times and making sure that my holiday was not compromised in any way. Their Vamoos App and information provided was easy to use and very informative and helpful. I would recommend using McKinlay Kidd to anyone. I am looking forward very much to my next holiday - to Ireland - with the company.

Great to drive on quiet Highland roads with a jaw dropping view around every bend . We would never have found our Amazing hotel with style , comfort and treats galore . Robert’s tips are always useful ! Thinking about where to explore next ????

It’s no easier to find off the beaten track places st Home than it is abroad -that’s why I use McKinlay Kidd ! They research hidden gem places and hotels and spare me the effort of endless research . Plus they’ve actually been there to check them out .

My wife and I chose this tour because we wanted to visit some of the more remote locations of Scotland. We ended up staying at nine different properties and going on two organized tours in Skye and Orkney. The properties were amazing and the meals were gourmet quality. Our transportation, whether by train, ferry or taxi was well coordinated and reliable for the most part. The 15 day tour itself was self guided for the majority of the time, which gave us the freedom to explore our interests. Everything went like clockwork with very little issue. We came away feeling that we saw and experienced much of rural Scotland.

McKinlay Kidd is known for backing up their product and solving issues in an expedient manner. Their tours are well organized and coordinated with great itineraries. They research and select only the best and highly rated accommodations, tour operators and transportation services. I felt confident in receiving the best this company had to offer.

So wonderful moving straight on to orkneys and shetland

Very personable and friendly

We had a week of travelling around Scotland by train which was very well organised by McKinlay Kidd. All of the arrangements went to plan and at every station out taxi was waiting for us to take us to our next hotel/ guest house. We had some wonderful sightseeing experiences as the locations chosen for us by McKinlay Kidd were ideal for these trips. We managed to see Loch Ness, Ben Nevis, The Isle of Skye including a distillery, Fairy pools , Crofters's museum, coral beach and the Quiraing ( part of the Trotternish ridge). Our accommodation were individual but all equally good and the food was excellent.

McKinlay Kidd organised our holiday extremely well. All of their arrangements worked well and the choice of destinations was perfect for sightseeing. The accommodation they chose for us was excellent . We stayed in 4 different hotels/guest houses and each was of a high standard and had unique features. The accommodation on Skye was a 200 year old family home full of antiques and history and the hotel at Spean Bridge had and amazing view of the Ben Nevis mountain range and provided first class food. All was organic and homemade. The guest house in Pitlochry was equally of a good standard and did an excellent breakfast. Our guest house on Inverness had its own chickens and the breakfast was excellent. The app which McKinlay Kidd set up for us was so useful nd gave us weather info and maps.

Lovely holiday (helped by some great weather). Interesting and very scenic islands. Great hotel ( Busta House) and really good B&B (Hayhoull) and some nice views everywhere

Good communication. One trip was cancelled because of the weather (wind) but call from McKinley Kidd to tell us about this.

We took the McKinlay Kidd Classic Round Scotland by train trip in early May, and loved it! The tour takes you to Spean Bridge (Ft. William area), Skye, Inverness and Pitlochry over the course of a week. The Highlands are spectacular, and the train rides let you see and enjoy them in a fun and relaxing way. Skye is a particular standout, but every stop had beautiful scenery, historical sites to explore, and wonderful walking options. The McKinlay Kidd tour handles all the logistical arrangements, while allowing you to travel on your own (without a tour group), which was perfect for us.

McKinlay Kidd provided flawless travel arrangements and wonderful accommodations, efficient and attentive customer support, and an excellent app with tour information (including recommendations, maps and weather). It's clear McKinlay Kidd partners closely with the hotels, which was evident in the quality of accommodations and food along the way, as well as the coordinated support when we needed minor adjustments to the travel plan. We heartily recommend the tour and McKinlay Kidd!

A very well organised holiday along the scenic West Highland Line of appropriate length. All accommodation and day trips were of high quality. The whole experience was beyond my expectations. I have no hesitation in considering this company for another holiday and will recommend them to others.

A company who takes care in ensuring their customers are well-looked after. I was in contact with the same travel advisor throughout the whole process. This was a self-guided tour and all of the information that was provided were detailed but very clear. Being an overseas client, this experience has given me the confidence to use McKinlay Kidd again in the future and I have no hesitation in recommending them to others.