Outer Hebrides Fly-drive Traveller Reviews

We visited 3 islands: Barra, North and South Uist, Harris-Lewis and stayed some in excellent accommodation, saw some beautiful scenery including exceptional beaches, and fascinating historical monuments.

They provided a personal and well informed service. Useful notes were sent to us about the places we were visiting.

From the tiny aeroplane trip to Barra and drive through to Lewis then return to Glasgow, every minute was worth it.

McKinley-Kidd had arranged the itinerary exactly as requested. Tour tips, hire car, accommodation, ferry vouchers, in fact everything was thought of to help our holiday problem free. Communication was prompt and efficient. I arranged our holiday from Australia, and McKinley-Kidd, recommended by a friend, didn't disappoint.

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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somehow the rain and wind and mid september was the perfect time to be in the outer hebrides. WE loved it all , magnificent food, love the wild and lonely scenery ( had some great little walks )people all so friendly and welcoming , would have loved to be longer there. and finishing up at the Ceilidh place in gorgeous Ullapool just topped it all off. We had had the preceeding week in Edinburgh which we love anyway. !! and MK posted us an extra package of info there which was great .MK also booked the hotel we returned to there after our trip . and before we headed for our river boat trip in Europe ( 3 boats!! due to low river levels ) so glad for us and them that we got that rain in the Hebrides .Landing on the beach in Barra in the rain was fun !!!

McKinlay Kidd's choice of hotels , and b and b's and the tour app and all other info were all excellent . from the moment I found them on the internet the year before we went !!! The ferries were great and being not mid season were flexible and we were well advised by our hosts when to take the earlier ones which was great, Hire car delivery was no fuss , in the pouring rain !! and only 5 mins to the hotel on Barra.

We flew to Barra from Glasgow and had the amazing experience of landing on the Cockle Strand; highly recommended! After two nights in Castlebay we travelled north using local buses and ferries, spending two nights in Lochmaddy and two nights in Stornoway. Using local buses was an excellent choice since it gave us an opportunity to meet the locals and listen to the drivers' stories along the way. The ever changing scenery and remoteness of the Outer Hebrides was an absolute joy.

A small but efficient and friendly company, which offers a truly personal service. We have used them twice now and have always felt in safe hands. They take our sometimes quirky requests in their stride.

After landing on the beach at Barra we spent 10 days exploring the islands by car ending in Stornoway on Lewis. On idea location if you are interested in wildlife and big scenery and seascapes. The locals were very friendly and helpful and some of the restaurants were worldclass.

McKinlay Kidd are obviously knowledgeable about the Outer Hebrides and they have visited and stayed in the hotels and B&Bs they used for us. They tailored an itinerary to meet our interests.

Quiet, peaceful, location. Great hotels with super food.. Fantastic scenery.

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We spent 15 days living out a trip of a lifetime in some of the most remote , interesting and breathtaking islands of Scotland .Where none of our friends or relatives had even heard of just the sort of holiday we love and enjoy .Off the grid .

From our first contact to our arrival in the Outer Hebrides ,they were terrific .Everything they said they would organize was, everything ran to plan and there were unexpected extras that outstanding. Our Australian tour operators would learn a great deal from this organization.

A week of Hebridean discoveries with varied landscapes, beautiful beaches and views combined with friendly local people. Travelling in May, we enjoyed amazing sunny weather for the entire week with no midges at all! Fantastic!

Efficient, friendly service from a company with knowledge of the islands. Exceptionally well organised with flights, hotels, ferries, car hire, maps and detailed local information about each area we stayed.

Outer Hebridean Holiday. I flew Glasgow to the Isle of Barra, plane landing on the beach. Spectacular! Two days on Barra, driving to various areas and walking some of the recommended tracks. Car ferry to South Uist then took my time to drive north through Benbecula to North Uist. Lovely accommodation in Lochmaddy (Hamersay Hotel x two nights). Did lots of walking on recommended tracks, very helpful information gained at the Visit Scotland office in Lochmaddy. Car ferry to Harris then drove north the Lewis, B&B in Stornoway. Two days exploring Lewis by car and local bus. The local bus drivers were fabulous, helpful and informative and welcoming. Only regret is for not having allowed more time to explore Harris. Holiday concluded with flight back to Glasgow from Stornoway. I would certainly visit the Outer Hebrides again and again if it wasn't so far from Australia!

McKinlay Kidd were terrific and I would highly recommend them for anyone looking to explore Scotland. I initially contacted them via their website and their responses to each of my enquiries were prompt and clearly detailed. My booking was easily processed and close to my tour dates I received the Itinerary, including tickets and thorough details of accommodation, flights, car hire and some helpful information about the various islands. Again to say I would highly recommend McKinlay Kidd.