McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

We did the Islay Whisky Tour and had a fabulous holiday. I booked over the telephone with Hamish and when the information pack arrived we were delighted and surprised at the amount of extra information that was included with our itinerary. The weather was good and the hotel was excellent, the staff were friendly and the bar staff were a great laugh too. We id the Ardbeg and Bowmore trips and again both staff on the tours really knew their stuff and were happy to be with a real mixed group of folks. You did recommend lunch at Ardbeg after the tour and we were more than happy to do that; it was great, the food was delicious and again the staff were good fun too. Everything was just fabulous ;-)

I spoke with Hamish and we organised everything over the phone, but he also came in with a few extra ideas to. Something we now realise is what is called "exceptional service" Hamish asked why I had chosen McKinlay Kidd and I said it was the professionalism of the advert and that is exactly what your service is. Robert's recommendations for the Island proved to be a hit with us and next time we are back we will complete the list of extras as we called them! At the distilleries when we gave them our names, the reception staff knew we were "McKinlay Kidd" visitors and we were expected and made welcome. Little touches like that made for very happy customers.

Secrets of Southern Scotland aptly summed up our week's tour of the Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. We stayed in some beautiful and friendly hotels with fantastic food and enjoyed some unique scenery on our travels

McKinlay Kidd were extremely helpful and friendly and put together a fantastic tour for us.

Orginisation excellent,accomodation brilliant and the welcome on Islay outstanding

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We were booked into a B&B, a hotel and a pub on our travels through the isles. All were comfortable, well sited and provided excellent traditional breakfasts. In the case of the hotel and pub evening meals reflected what was available locally and were very good.

We were introduced to McKinley Kidd by friends who were impressed by their efficiency and the choices they had made with accommodation. We were not disappointed.

A small group (two couples) toured Shetland, Orkney and the Highlands of Scotland, traveling by a combination of air rail and car.

All the arrangements went very smoothly

This was our second year in a row bookimg a McKinlay and Kidd holiday. Both years there arrangements were perfection with all connections working like clockwork, the hotel rooms exactly what we wanted and the dinners at several of tje hoyels of the highest quality. Will definitely book with them again.

McKinlay and Kidd is the best.

We had a rewarding tour of the Isle of Skye which is a truly beautiful island. The people are very cheerful and friendly and always prepared to help. Another wonderful experience was the steam train ride from Fort William to Mallaig. It was a nostalgic return to pre Beaching days as the carriages and engine were from "days gone by". The two hotels we stayed at provided very good food using local produce. A very enjoyable break.

They provided excellent paperwork, setting out our holiday and ensuring all aspects were covered. All journeys were booked including flights, train journeys, ferries and hire car organised. Everything worked perfectly and we have been very pleased with the results.

We spent a week on Shetland on a car-free, tailor-made holiday. McKinlayKidd helped us organise our door-to-door journey suggesting activities and suitable accommodation. My husband and I have special requirements and unique needs. McKinlayKidd accommodated our requests skillfully and with flair.

McKinlayKidd always deliver what they promise on the box. We have been using their company for several years now and are completely satisfied. They provide a very professional, yet truly personal experience. They have helped us organise holidays across Scotland (in particular some remote islands) for many years and have always been able to accommodate graciuosly our requests. I would recommend them in particular in terms of the services they provide to solo travellers and travellers with special requirements and unique needs. I would rate my operator as 5 stars. Top marks for sure! Thank you, McKinlayKidd, you really help us go places.

The tour has been designed with a view to acquiring a complete and genuine knowledge of Scotland, including the remotest parts and islands of the country. Sailing from Harris to St Kilda and spending hours on this amazing island was a unique experience - fortunately the gods provided good weather ... Caithness was like a window into Viking Britain and the day trip to Orkneys took us back to neolithic ages ... Harris and Lewis display majestic landscapes and endless golden beaches ... History is Hotels and B&B were all cosy and full of charm, with a warm feeling of being at home!

We are more than satisfied with our tour operator. Everything was planned with great care and all our requirements were met within the shortest delays even at the last minute when we had to shorten the tour by one day.

This was a great trip. McKinlay Kidd planned everything so well that there were very few hiccoughs! I highly recommend this tour!

Well, this was a self-guided tour, so I suppose the tour operator is the company that planned our itinerary. The whole thing went off with very few problems!