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McKinlay Kidd by Duster, 20 Jun 2019
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Superb accommodation in beautiful scenery

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.

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.

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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.

McKinlay Kidd by prof, 19 Jun 2019
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Hebridean hopscotch

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

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

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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.

McKinlay Kidd by 6 US Whisky Tour Dudes, 19 Jun 2019
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Islay Whisky Holiday

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

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

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

McKinlay Kidd by The Chiffchaff Two, 18 Jun 2019
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SW Ireland Experience

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 ...

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.

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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

McKinlay Kidd by Driscoll, 18 Jun 2019
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great fun all along

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 !)

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 !)

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

McKinlay Kidd by Andy B, 17 Jun 2019
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Outstanding Experience with McKinlay Kidd

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 ...

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.

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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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North Coast 500 by IanD, 14 Jun 2019
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North 500 - Scotland's Answer to Route 66!

Overall a very enjoyable experience.

Overall a very enjoyable experience.

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Our main comment re. the planning of the trip concerned the direction of travel, and the driving distances between locations being very varied.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 21 Jun 2019:

We appreciate the feedback, but options for good accommodation are limited, and not evenly spread around the route, which presents challenges when tailoring each trip.

McKinlay Kidd by Aussie, 14 Jun 2019
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Tour of The Orkneys, Shetlands and Outer Hebrides

We experienced the history, scenery and crafts of Scotland.

We experienced the history, scenery and crafts of Scotland.

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The planning of the itinerary, communication, coordination of accommodation, flights,car hire, ferries was very well done. The presentation of the trip on an app made keeping track of our trip very easy. Communication with the tour operator during the trip was easy and prompt.

McKinlay Kidd by Mike.vingoe, 13 Jun 2019
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Leave it to the experts

Brilliantly organized. We told McKinley Kidd what we wanted and they did the hard work. The best guides the best accommodation and, amazingly, the best weather !

Brilliantly organized. We told McKinley Kidd what we wanted and they did the hard work. The best guides the best accommodation and, amazingly, the best weather !

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Journey through Western Isles by RobRoy, 13 Jun 2019
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Magical Holiday

McKinlay Kidd organised a 10 day holiday with 5 different stays ranging from a small B&B to a grand hotel so we could tour the Outer Hebrides. The organisation of the holiday was first class, faultless. All the accommodation was of the highest standard with a warm welcome everywhere. The travel hints such as where to eat and what to see was a Godsend. They advised us to book the nominated restaurants before we travelled which we did. When we ...

McKinlay Kidd organised a 10 day holiday with 5 different stays ranging from a small B&B to a grand hotel so we could tour the Outer Hebrides. The organisation of the holiday was first class, faultless. All the accommodation was of the highest standard with a warm welcome everywhere. The travel hints such as where to eat and what to see was a Godsend. They advised us to book the nominated restaurants before we travelled which we did. When we got there they were fully booked. The highlight of the trip was a visit to St Kilda, reserved by MKK. The boat company texted us to confirm the trip was on, so we just had to turn up. The time of one ferry was changed and again MKK phoned us to make us aware of the alteration. Overall we were delighted with the service and would certainly use them again.

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