McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

A stress-free holiday in every respect where we could just relax and enjoy the adventures that each day brought.

A follow up phone call the day after our initial on-line inquiry reflected the quality of customer service we came to rely on from McKinlay Kidd. We felt well looked after.

We spent 11 days in England this May touring Oxford,the Cotswolds and Bath.We worked together with McKinlay Kidd to customize the trip .The accomadations they set up were wonderful as well as the private tours of the Cotswolds. We learned so much from the guides who were witty and great historians.McKinlay Kidd provided us with maps of the cities,restaurant recommendations and emergency contact phone numbers for use 24hours a day. It was just the right mix of countryside and cities.This was our second customized tour with them and I can’t wait to plan another

We worked with Tom from McKinlay Kidd.He put together a great trip. We communicated frequently by phone and email from the states during the planning process.When we arrived at our first hotel there was a welcome package in our room filled with everything we would need to make our vacation hassle free.The company also provides you with an app to download 3 weeks before your trip detailing the itinerary.

Scottish encounter and route 500

Very helpful

We travelled from the south to the north of the islands over a period of 7 days

The tour was well organised and all the connections worked.

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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.