Loch Ness, The Jacobite & Skye Traveller Reviews

For my 65th birthday, I wanted to take my 29 year old daughter to a place where neither of us had been. We decided a trip to Scotland would fit the bill and I researched different options. I landed on McKinlay Kidd Company. From the online planning to the over the phone personal connection, I was impressed. The magic came when actually landing, having a few days to settle in, meeting fellow small group travelers and of course the tour guide. We had the trip of a lifetime. It was fun, interactive, easy to navigate, and we stayed at immaculate accommodations. Cieran was a breath of fresh air with his consideration and attentiveness to all. Not to mention his gift of storytelling!

McKinlay Kidd Company is top notch. Never had to worry about a thing. All questions, even the tiniest ones were answered and with the utmost professionalism and kindness. We loved the small group aspect as we were a mother and daughter with mostly other couples. I heard from many lodgings along the way that they appreciate the clients and company.

We have fallen in love with Scotland, from the cities to the country, across to its beautiful islands, and we have Mckinlay Kidd to thank for it. Our journey has been smooth, comfortable, immensely enjoyable and well organised, with not one hiccup or inconvenience. It has been a real holiday, with the thinking done for us and each day unveiling a new and exciting experience.

From our initial enquiry and follow up emails, to the booking and payment process, our journey with McKinlay Kidd has been seamless, easy and stress-free. The tour unfolded exactly as described in the information provided, and we felt well looked after, comfortable and safe for the duration of our trip. We are indebted to our delightfully entertaining guide Dan, whose insightful stories, compassion and constant attention made our magical rail journey through Scotland truly unforgettable.

Just the most amazing week. Tour leader Dan was enthusiastic, personable, and accessible. Gold Standard. Bus driver Karen was Robin to his Batman. Small group I guess self-selected, we'll always favor this template.. All the right stuff without seeming crammed or rushed. Train travel is the bomb.

Totally have their act together. Easy Peasy. No mis-steps. Excellent communication. Good value.

McKinlay Kidd arranged a wonderful train/bus tour of northern Scotland, through the Highlands and on the Isle of Skye. We stayed in lovely, boutique hotels with loads of history behind them and stupendous food, and visited historical castles, Loch Ness and other historical sites. When one of the trains -- the famous "Harry Potter" train was not available because of mechanical issues -- McKinlay Kidd made arrangements for additional perks and visits for all of us. With just 12 of us on the tour, we made wonderful friendships with the other travelers as we gained insight into how Scotland became what it is today.

Our tour guide, Andrew, knew the history and background in detail of everywhere we visited, and even places we were just passing by. Our driver, Karen, was stupendous too, maneuvering the bus along one-way roads and into tightly packed car parks. Both Karen and Andrew were so friendly and informative, they made the holiday a super one.

I had the most enjoyable trip, full of superb information by our tour guide Andrew.

They provided everything they promised and more. Very easy to contact and talk to. No problem was to great and dealt with swiftly.

My husband and I were fortunate to be part of a group of 15 wonderful fellow travelers on Mckinlay Kidd's Loch Ness, the Jacobite and Skye Rail Tour in July 2023. We had an wonderful time! We were well-taken care of by the Mckinlay Kidd's staff. We were treated to the many beautiful sites that are the Scottish Highlands!

Working with McKinlay Kidd was easy. They took care of all hotel arrangements, train rides and transfers, and many of our meals on our 7 day holiday. Their tour leaders Ciernan and Karen were extraordinary and truly made our holiday a delight!

Sox days from across the Highlands, taking in Loch Ness, Skye, and magnifiecent scenery, ending in Edinburgh

McKinley Kidd - well organised, all arrangements worked exactly as planned. Tour leader and coach driver were excellent.