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West Highland Line to Skye Traveller Reviews

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West Highland Line to Skye by traveller, 1 Nov 2017
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West HIghland Line to Skye

Really enjoyed the whole trip McKinlay KIdd set the trip accommodation, train ferry and tour of the Isle of Skye everything was very easy to do on your own. I would recommend them to any other travelers as well at do another trip with them.

Really enjoyed the whole trip McKinlay KIdd set the trip accommodation, train ferry and tour of the Isle of Skye everything was very easy to do on your own. I would recommend them to any other travelers as well at do another trip with them.

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the trip was planned by them but done on your own. I was collected from various places and the tour the driver were excellent, the tour operator on the Isle of Skye was good.

West Highland Line to Skye by DVS, 17 Oct 2017
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West Highland Line to Skye

I enjoyed it very much. Took a train from Glasgow to Fort William. Scenery was lovely. Spent the night in Spean Bridge at a very nice hotel with beautiful scenery and the opportunity to take a walk in the area. Took the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, which was a great experience. Ferry ride over to Skye was enjoyed as the day was sunny. I had a very comfortable hotel to stay in in Skye and a wonderful tour of the island. Train trip ...

I enjoyed it very much. Took a train from Glasgow to Fort William. Scenery was lovely. Spent the night in Spean Bridge at a very nice hotel with beautiful scenery and the opportunity to take a walk in the area. Took the steam train from Fort William to Mallaig, which was a great experience. Ferry ride over to Skye was enjoyed as the day was sunny. I had a very comfortable hotel to stay in in Skye and a wonderful tour of the island. Train trip back to Glasgow was filled with lovely scenery again. McKinlay Kidd did an excellent job in arranging everything. Helped me when I needed it. Everything went very smoothly and I am very happy with the entire trip.

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Zoe Davidson, General Manager of McKinlay Kidd, was very helpful as were the other members of the team that I dealt with. They helped to make everything go smoothly.

West Highland Line to Skye by Cymraes, 4 Oct 2017
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Excellent holiday pack given. We kept referring to it as it was most informative

From the moment we left Glasgow this was a stressfree holiday enabling us to enjoy the spectacular views. A very warm welcome at The Old Pines, Spean Bridge with scones and tea served by Mali at Old Pines. Greatly appreciated. Delicious evening meal. The dining room was overlooking Ben Nevis, such a romantic setting We toured Skye with Peggy Nicolson - her local knowledge and her excellent driving made it all so special. We travelled ...

From the moment we left Glasgow this was a stressfree holiday enabling us to enjoy the spectacular views. A very warm welcome at The Old Pines, Spean Bridge with scones and tea served by Mali at Old Pines. Greatly appreciated. Delicious evening meal. The dining room was overlooking Ben Nevis, such a romantic setting We toured Skye with Peggy Nicolson - her local knowledge and her excellent driving made it all so special. We travelled to the remotest parts of Skye and this was a day to remember

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Excellent holiday pack given. We kept referring to it as it was most informative

West Highland Line to Skye by Silver, 20 Aug 2017
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Relaxed, well-organised experience

Everything was arranged for us: train bookings, transfers, hotels, the ferry and accommodation. The highlights were The Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Skye exceeded expectations and the hotel was perfect for our two night stay. The book of walks was handy for taking in the hire car and stopping off at places of interest for a walk.

Everything was arranged for us: train bookings, transfers, hotels, the ferry and accommodation. The highlights were The Jacobite steam train from Fort William to Mallaig. Skye exceeded expectations and the hotel was perfect for our two night stay. The book of walks was handy for taking in the hire car and stopping off at places of interest for a walk.

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Very helpful from the start.

West Highland Line to Skye by Helen J., 2 Jul 2017
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The Beautiful West Highland Railway

We were amazed by the beauty of the scenery on our West Highland Railway journey. The Isle of Skye was also a wonderful experience.

We were amazed by the beauty of the scenery on our West Highland Railway journey. The Isle of Skye was also a wonderful experience.

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Everything worked like clockwork. The hotels that were selected were excellent. We would definitely use this company again.

West Highland Line to Skye by Kashmir, 9 Sep 2016
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A wonderful experience, full of rewarding memories and nostalgia.

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.

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.

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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.

West Highland Line to Skye by Tammy-cat, 30 Aug 2016
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A wonderful break in the Scottish Highlands

McKinlay Kidd organized a 5 day trip for my sister and myself by train to the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Everything was perfectly organized and we were very happy that they use small local independent firms and hotels. Excellent.

McKinlay Kidd organized a 5 day trip for my sister and myself by train to the Scottish Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Everything was perfectly organized and we were very happy that they use small local independent firms and hotels. Excellent.

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Efficient, kind, caring.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 06 Sep 2016:

Thank you very much for your kind comments. We are delighted that you enjoyed the trip.

West Highland Line to Skye by Kate B, 27 Aug 2016
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3 days of balmy bliss in the Highlands and onto Syke

'We want to go to Scotland' said mum and dad...they just didn't know where... A few months later, we left Glasgow, our stay at the Grasshopper Hotel having got us off to a blissful start (the help yourself homemade ice cream was impressive). The West Highland Line took us up to Spean Bridge for our first night at the Old Pines which was just fantastic: a great location, great food and brilliant owners who just made everything so easy. From ...

'We want to go to Scotland' said mum and dad...they just didn't know where... A few months later, we left Glasgow, our stay at the Grasshopper Hotel having got us off to a blissful start (the help yourself homemade ice cream was impressive). The West Highland Line took us up to Spean Bridge for our first night at the Old Pines which was just fantastic: a great location, great food and brilliant owners who just made everything so easy. From here it was the Jacobite train to Mallaig on a cloudless day, the ferry over to Skye and 2 more days on Sleat. Taking the island tour worked really well with a climb up the Old Man of Storr, the Quiraing and a visit to the Faerie Glen, the balmy weather stayed with us throughout with lovely long evenings sat eating out over the quayside with the most amazing views.

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They were brilliant: I'd checked out a couple of other operators without finding anything that really worked for us - Mckinlay Kidd were pretty exceptional from start to finish.

West Highland Line to Skye by Scotslass, 9 Jul 2016
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McKinlay Kidd provide Win- Win Holidays

I had a 4-day break travelling on the West Highland Way heading for the Isle of Skye. Rail strikes on both the day of departure and return meant that, very shortly before I left Edinburgh, the travel arrangements had to be changed completely so that I could still go but by bus, not train, and with taxis meeting me at different places (e.g. at Fort William instead of Spean Bridge). Everything went smoothly, but this is what you can expect from ...

I had a 4-day break travelling on the West Highland Way heading for the Isle of Skye. Rail strikes on both the day of departure and return meant that, very shortly before I left Edinburgh, the travel arrangements had to be changed completely so that I could still go but by bus, not train, and with taxis meeting me at different places (e.g. at Fort William instead of Spean Bridge). Everything went smoothly, but this is what you can expect from a superior company which McKinlay Kidd is.

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This was my third holiday arranged by McKinlay Kidd. Each time they provided a great service - thorough planning, flawless choices and recommendations, and personal touches which make you feel valued as a customer from the first contact they make with you. The company knows exactly what you will experience BECAUSE THEY HAVE BEEN THERE BEFORE YOU!

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 12 Jul 2016:

Many thanks indeed for your kind comments Emma. I am very pleased that the train strikes did not spoil the trip overall.

West Highland Line to Skye by Robninni, 2 Jul 2016
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Jacobit Steam Train plus several days on the Isle of Skye

We flew to Edinburgh and spent the afternoon and night - trained it to Fort William via Glasgow - Jacobite Steam Train - to Malliaig. Ferry delayed McKinlay Kidd quick to arrange alternative. Car hired and drove around Skye. Accommodation arranged by McKinlay Kidd excellent - information and suggestions excellent. Dunvegan Castle and gardens plus seal boat most pleasant. Driving around Skye very relaxing and scenery wonderful. Another night ...

We flew to Edinburgh and spent the afternoon and night - trained it to Fort William via Glasgow - Jacobite Steam Train - to Malliaig. Ferry delayed McKinlay Kidd quick to arrange alternative. Car hired and drove around Skye. Accommodation arranged by McKinlay Kidd excellent - information and suggestions excellent. Dunvegan Castle and gardens plus seal boat most pleasant. Driving around Skye very relaxing and scenery wonderful. Another night in Edinburgh. People of Skye friendly and helpful. Would visit again if possible - this was a special for us.

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Emails back and forth resulted in a perfect schedule, accommodation etc. McKinlay Kidd were friendly and efficient and patient :-)