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Outer Hebrides Fly-drive Traveller Reviews

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Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Queen Scout, 27 Aug 2018
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Wonderful Introduction to the Outer Hebrides

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.

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.

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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.

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Anne, 8 Aug 2018
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Wonderful

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

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

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Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Gaelic Australians, 29 Jul 2018
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Lost in the breathtaking remoteness

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 .

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 .

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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.

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by BandS, 17 Jun 2018
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A wonderful experience touring the Outer Hebrides

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!

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!

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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 Hebrides Fly-drive by Di, 2 Nov 2017
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Outer Hebridean Fly Drive Holiday organised by McKinlay Kidd

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 ...

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!

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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.

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Tony, 30 Oct 2017
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An inspiring and enjoyable spiritual retreat

I visited the Isles of Lewis and Harris to find out more about the powerful Christian Revival which took place in 1949-52 and to meets some people who had experienced it.

I visited the Isles of Lewis and Harris to find out more about the powerful Christian Revival which took place in 1949-52 and to meets some people who had experienced it.

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They were efficient, friendly and helpful. [NB My wife Patricia boooked the holiday so you may see her name]

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Marlene, 27 Oct 2017
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An enjoyable and memorable adventure touring the Outer Hebrides

Our ten day holiday was excellent. From flying from Glasgow to land on the beach at Barra, receiving the keys to the hire car and exploring Barra, the Uists, Skye, Harris and Lewis to flying from Stornoway to Glasgow we saw fantastic scenery, historical sites and enjoyed excellent accommodation.. It was a pleasure to drive on quiet, well maintained roads - many with Passing Places. The Ferriy services were well organised and no time wasted ...

Our ten day holiday was excellent. From flying from Glasgow to land on the beach at Barra, receiving the keys to the hire car and exploring Barra, the Uists, Skye, Harris and Lewis to flying from Stornoway to Glasgow we saw fantastic scenery, historical sites and enjoyed excellent accommodation.. It was a pleasure to drive on quiet, well maintained roads - many with Passing Places. The Ferriy services were well organised and no time wasted from driving on and off.

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This is the third time we have used McKinlay Kidd's excellent organised and informative services. We know that the accommodation, travel details, times of ferries and flights, information of what to see and do en route is will be very helpful and reliable.

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by CandM, 18 Sep 2017
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Outer Hebrides Tour

We had two nights five times down the Outer Hebrides which we found enchanting. We had a variety of accommodation types.

We had two nights five times down the Outer Hebrides which we found enchanting. We had a variety of accommodation types.

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McKinlay Kidd handled everything from start to finish. superbly and quickly. Excellent notes, map and guide book enriched the holiday.

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Aussie grandma, 6 Sep 2017
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A most beautiful part of the world

I spent a week doing a fly-drive of the Outer Hebrides with my sister, and we loved every minute of it. The scenery was so beautiful, rolling hills and mountains covered in heather, extensive white sandy beaches, and rolling turquoise seas, we could have happily stayed for weeks! The people were, without exception, so friendly and helpful, it was a pleasure to be a part of their communities.

I spent a week doing a fly-drive of the Outer Hebrides with my sister, and we loved every minute of it. The scenery was so beautiful, rolling hills and mountains covered in heather, extensive white sandy beaches, and rolling turquoise seas, we could have happily stayed for weeks! The people were, without exception, so friendly and helpful, it was a pleasure to be a part of their communities.

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They were very easy to deal with, always prompt in their replies to any querries I might have. I only regret that the tour wasn't twice as long!!

Outer Hebrides Fly-drive by Nils, 30 Jun 2017
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Fly drive, Barra to Storoway

A wide variety of experiences from landing on the beach at Barra to the spinteresting ferry crossings between Barra and Eriskay and especially Berneray to Harris followed by the spectacular drive through Harris to Stornoway and then on to the Butt of Lewis

A wide variety of experiences from landing on the beach at Barra to the spinteresting ferry crossings between Barra and Eriskay and especially Berneray to Harris followed by the spectacular drive through Harris to Stornoway and then on to the Butt of Lewis

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Mckinlay Kidd have been very efficient and especially helpful last year when we met with bad weather. all arrangements for flights, ferries, hotel bookings worked smoothlya