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McKinlay Kidd by claymore rico, 10 May 2016
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Second absolutely fabulous MKK bespeak tour of Scotland. Wouldn't even consider doing it otherwise.

This tour comprised Edinburgh, Orkney, and the North East. Absolutely fantasist. (Our first w/ MKK was primarily in the Hebrides.) These people are genuine professionals in the arrangement of bespoke tours.

This tour comprised Edinburgh, Orkney, and the North East. Absolutely fantasist. (Our first w/ MKK was primarily in the Hebrides.) These people are genuine professionals in the arrangement of bespoke tours.

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MKK are genuine professionals of the highest order. We would not consider another visit with any but MKK arranging it.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 10 May 2016:

Thank you very much indeed Fred. It was indeed a pleasure to welcome you and the family back to Scotland.

Classic Round Scotland by Train by Sharmistha, 7 May 2016
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A truly pleasurable trip

Scotland lived up to its reputation. The highlands, the impressive landscapes, the beautiful little nooks and spots in the interiors as well as the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh helped me and my daughter escape our daily grind and wander in bliss.

Scotland lived up to its reputation. The highlands, the impressive landscapes, the beautiful little nooks and spots in the interiors as well as the cities of Glasgow and Edinburgh helped me and my daughter escape our daily grind and wander in bliss.

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absolutely a pleasure to deal with, this team has helped me enhance my experience - their attention to small details, their selection of properties and destinations especially within the highlands and Robert's tips for exploring each place was hugely helpful. As an experienced traveller, I will definitely recommend them to anyone who would like to explore North of England differently. Thank you very much.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 09 May 2016:

Thank you very much Sharmistha. We are delighted that you both enjoyed your exploration of Scotland.

McKinlay Kidd by smongee, 28 Apr 2016
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Car Club Weekend

A short break to Ullapool and environs. It was absolutely delightful with excellent hotel and lovely tour.

A short break to Ullapool and environs. It was absolutely delightful with excellent hotel and lovely tour.

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McKinlay Kidd organised a super holiday for us. Hotel was excellent, food was delicious, and the staff really friendly. Couldn't have asked for more.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 28 Apr 2016:

Thank you for your kind comments Simon. This is one of our favourite parts of Scotland.

McKinlay Kidd by NKW, 13 Dec 2015
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Circling the Cairngorms National park

Scenic routes, ruined castles and excellent food and whiskey!!!

Scenic routes, ruined castles and excellent food and whiskey!!!

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Friendly, helpful, fkexible and personal approach. Very good accomodation choices and travel suggestions.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 13 Dec 2015:

We are really pleased to hear that you both enjoyed this tailormade self-drive tour.

Cork to Connemara by MRWSGW, 20 Oct 2015
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Another fabulous trip with McKinlay Kidd

We traveled the western coast of Ireland -- The Wild Atlantic Way. We stayed in three different locations and saw as much of the coast as we could. It was wonderful.

We traveled the western coast of Ireland -- The Wild Atlantic Way. We stayed in three different locations and saw as much of the coast as we could. It was wonderful.

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This was our second trip with McKinlay Kidd. Their level of customer service is off the charts. We would recommend them to anyone and definitely hope to travel with them again.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 08 Nov 2015:

It is always a pleasure to receive such great feedback and we were delighted to look after your travel plans for a second time. Thank you for taking the time to write to us.

McKinlay Kidd by Ms E H 15, 8 Oct 2015
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Isles of Skye and Mull

We booked our four-day trip to Skye and Mull with McKinlay Kidd--hotels, ferry reservations, and car. We highly recommend them. Robert held our hands over the phone during some potential ferry problems due to rough weather. He contacted the ferry company directly and kept us posted. In the end, all was well, but we were so relieved to have someone to call who could figure out what was going on and report back. Both of our hotels--Eilean ...

We booked our four-day trip to Skye and Mull with McKinlay Kidd--hotels, ferry reservations, and car. We highly recommend them. Robert held our hands over the phone during some potential ferry problems due to rough weather. He contacted the ferry company directly and kept us posted. In the end, all was well, but we were so relieved to have someone to call who could figure out what was going on and report back. Both of our hotels--Eilean Iarmain on Skye and Tobermory Hotel on Mull--were terrific. On Skye, we were on the Sleat Peninsula with a lovely view of a small cove. The hotel pub food was excellent, and the service was friendly. On Mull, we were in the town on the harbor, welcomed by friendly staff who were very knowledgable about the history of Mull. The car routes provided were extremely useful, as was Robert's guide to favorite places. McKinlay Kidd also provides a good driving map of Scotland.

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Very helpful from start to finish.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 14 Oct 2015:

Thank you Ellen. Two special islands, but very different to each other indeed!

McKinlay Kidd by Geriatric traveller, 6 Oct 2015
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Short and Sweet!

I decided to have a weekend in the Orkneys. Mckinlay Kidd organised the hotel and booked me a self-drive car. it was early October and the weather was kind. I saw Skara Brae in all its glory. Driving is a special experience because of the narrow roads! Stromness has such narrow streets that cars cannot pass

I decided to have a weekend in the Orkneys. Mckinlay Kidd organised the hotel and booked me a self-drive car. it was early October and the weather was kind. I saw Skara Brae in all its glory. Driving is a special experience because of the narrow roads! Stromness has such narrow streets that cars cannot pass

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Very thorough planning and perfect execution. A pleasure to do business with them! They went the extra mile to give me up-to-date information

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 14 Oct 2015:

Thank you Vincent. I am delighted that you enjoyed Orkney.

West Highland Line Experience by Lek, 5 Oct 2015
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3 day break in Scotland

The Old Pines hotel was warm friendly and very comfortable, it was an ideal base, The trip on the Jacobite Steam train was all organised for us by McKinlay Kidd, and was well worth the effort.The scenery was magnificent.

The Old Pines hotel was warm friendly and very comfortable, it was an ideal base, The trip on the Jacobite Steam train was all organised for us by McKinlay Kidd, and was well worth the effort.The scenery was magnificent.

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Communication from start to finish was good, the holiday pack was informative. I would use this company again.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 14 Oct 2015:

I am delighted that this holiday was a success. It is one of our most popular combinations, in a beautiful part of the country.

McKinlay Kidd by Anne from Vancouver Island, 3 Oct 2015
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Excellent tour.

The whole 14 day tour went extremely smoothly as did the excursions. The excursions were wonderful. The accommodations were top notch.

The whole 14 day tour went extremely smoothly as did the excursions. The excursions were wonderful. The accommodations were top notch.

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Highly efficient and easy to deal with.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 14 Oct 2015:

Many thanks Anne. We are really pleased that our "Slowly Round Scotland by Train" holiday was such a success.

Classic Round Scotland by Train by FM, 2 Oct 2015
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Above and beyond the expectations

Great survey tour of Scotland from the major cities through the Highlands and Islands to the Lowlands. A nice little view into the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

Great survey tour of Scotland from the major cities through the Highlands and Islands to the Lowlands. A nice little view into the beauty of the Scottish landscape.

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From booking to departure, nothing was left to chance. They think of everything you need to know and some things that you never thought to think about. When I return to holiday in Ireland or Scotland, I'll use McKinlay Kidd again.

McKinlay Kidd responded to this review on 14 Oct 2015:

Thank you for you kind comments Frank.