Shetland Fly-drive Traveller Reviews

Visit mainland Shetland to visit family and discover where my grandfather was born and lived, a trip I have longed to do for years

Very helpful efficient and fulfilled all of my requests in very difficult circumstances and with ever changing rules and regulations

Our holiday in Shetland booked through McKinlay Kidd was very enjoyable - beautiful scenery, lovely people and excellent food and service everywhere

McKinlay Kidd booked our ferries, flight, accommodation and car hire for us - their choices were very good and everything went to plan

The eight day trip was booked through McKinlay Kidd and was flawless. A hire car was ready at Sumburgh Airport and collection was straighforward. The first five nights were at a B&B in Lerwick. This was ideally located and of very good quality for comfort, service and filling breakfast. Moving onto Brea for the last three nights, the hotel here was excellent with a very comfortable room and very generous sized quality meals. From here, I was able to have a full day trip to Unst and another day walking in the northwest of the mainland. There were plenty walks completed and sights of much wildlife along the way.

They provided good comprehensive answers to questions I had during the planning stage. The bookings made of car, accommodation and ferry to Unst were faultless. Prior to going, I was kept updated on changes being made locally due to Covid restriction alterations. They provided very good customer focused service.

Excellent. Super to have a car sorted when we arrived. Accommodation excellent.

Did not deal with McKinley Kidd. Our local House of Travel made all the bookings

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Just a short break - with 5 days on the island. After the hire car pickup, we drove to the north part of the island to stay in a great hotel in an old manor house. It was a great base for us to go on some beautiful day long walks (which we read about in some literature our tour operator left for us), and then come home to some great food and a pretty impressive whisky selection. Then after 3 days, we drove down to the southern end of the island to a nice hotel over a pub - with more great food. All in all we had a fabulous time - saw ponies, puffins, and more sheep than you can imagine!!

Helpful with local knowledge when we were inquiring, and everything they booked for us was perfect for our trip.

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We want to thank the whole Staff because we had a beautiful holiday. Everything was perfect. We found the documents and booklets at our Hotel in Glasgow so we could have a look in advance. The suggestions made by McKinlay Kidd responded to our expectations and interests. The Hotels they selected couldn't be more comfortable. We had a warm welcome, superb food. They were different but both the perfect choice. We hope to come back and have another occasion to ask for their help. I highly recommend.

Kind, efficient, even patient because we changed a lot of times destinations.

hotel historic and excellent in a beautiful location. we made very interesting across the whole of mainland. No time to visit the smaller ialands, so we'll have to come back!

Efficient, information, helpful.

The holiday was a great introduction to the Shetland Islands. Luckily the weather was good so we were able to see a lot of the interesting places. The people were incredibly helpful and friendly.

McKinlay Kidd were very helpful in the planning stage of the holiday. Our car and hotels were to a high standard. Using the tour operator made the whole experience easier.

Three hotel stops on mainland Shetland and Unst. Excellent accommodation, food and service. Shetland is well worth returning to. Gorgeous scenery.

McKinley Kidd organisation and support excellent. All bookings worked out seamlessly. Plenty of information and guidance prior to trip. Exclusive Tour guide brilliant and very informative.

We enjoyed exploring the mainland and some of the other islands of Shetland.

We booked rather late and were very pleased that all our requests had been met. The arrangements for ferries and hotel went like clockwork and the information and suggestions given to us were very useful.We couldn't have asked for more.