McKinlay Kidd Traveller Reviews

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.

We stayed on three different islands over the course of the week, each one with a unique feel. The ferries and plane travel also gave an insight into the way people live on these fascinating islands. The ancient history, wildlife and scenery were brought to life by the guided tours provided by local expert residents. The freshest of seafood, the most comfortable beds, the friendliness of the people all served to provide a holiday to remember . When our travel plans had to change midweek from flight to ferry due to fog this was sorted out efficiently by Mr Kidd and knowing we were in good hands made for a stress free holiday.

McKinlay Kidd were efficient and helpful from the booking process through to coming home. We would have no hesitation recommending them to all our friends and family.

Starting in Glasgow, we took the train to various locations in Scotland. Most stops were two nights with 2 being of one night each. Our tour took us to Spean Bridge, Arisaig, Skye (by ferry), Plockton, Inverness, Thurso, Kingussie and Pitlochry, ending in Edinburgh. Our trip also included a ride on the Jacobite Train, a visit to the Isle of Rum (via ferry) and the Orkneys (via ferry). Breakfast was always included, as well as three dinners.

We really believe McKinlay Kidd was exceptional in designing a great trip. Their documentation provided was accurate and thorough. Any interactions with staff were helpful and customer focused. They have spoiled us!

This was an environmentally and socially responsible holiday by train and ferry through most of Scotland including The Isle of Skye and the Orkney Islands. This is a good trip if it's your first time in Scotland because you will get a good overview of the country. It was organized by McKinlay Kidd, I travelled solo, met wonderful people and had a wonderful time. All the difficult parts were done for me. I stayed at locally run B&Bs or boutique hotels. Some of the B&Bs were so beautiful and well-run that I felt I was on a movie set. The scenery is breathtaking and if you enjoy long walks in beautiful countryside, this is a good trip to take. The tour also includes Glasgow, Inverness, and Edinburgh city stays to balance out the quiet country life.

McKinley Kidd did all of the hard work and were flawless in delivery and performance. I experienced 2 minor glitches during my trip (that were not the fault of McKinley Kidd). They responded to the issues in record time (within 1 hour). I was happily stunned as I expected to deal with the issues on my own. They select beautiful properties for overnight that are well-located, or a little off the beaten path but with good access to nearby attractions. All transfers and transportation were well-managed and comfortable. I would definitely book another McKinlay Kidd Holiday and have already recommended them to several friends.

My wife and I went on this holiday with an open mind and came home with memorable experience we will never forget.

McKinlay Kidd staff were very friendly helpful and understanding as my wife and I are both senior citizens and don't know how to deal with social networking therefore I had to phone for advice on several occasions each situation was handled and broken down into simple format so we could understand. We cannot express how good this company are and would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of using them as everything on our trip was first class from the beginning to journeys end.We will use them without hesitation in the future.

An excellent trip in a different part of the UK. No crowds, easy driving, lots of scenery and wildlife. We stayed in a varied range of small hotels and B & B's all with welcoming hosts, comfort and excellent food. All the pre-booked ferries and accommodation worked like clockwork. It was of course a bit dreak at times (wet and very windy) but it all adds to the atmosphere. If you like birds don't miss the RSPB reserve at Balranald.

McKinlay Kidd do a great job in organising and booking everything and provide lots of useful information and maps for the tour.

ALthough our trip to Orkney with McKinley Kidd started at Inverness, we travelled there on the Caledonian Sleeper - a long-awaited experience for us. After a morning in the city we boarded the afternoon Far North Line to Thurso, taking in the sites along the coast and through the blanket bog. A taxi was waiting to take us to our B and B where we spent two nights before crossing over to Orkney on the ferry. WE spent the afternoon in Kirkwall visiting the museum, the docks and the wonderful shops. The next day we were collected by a very knowledgeable lady who took us to the main archaealogical sites, St. MAgnus Cathedral, the Italian chapel, the Churchill barriers and Scapa Flow. A very good way of learning about Orkney in a short visit. All too son it was time to do the return journey, though with just as much fun!

IT was a very efficient set-up, from the initial telephone call through to the confirmation and payment. Shortly before the start of the holiday our documentation and maps arrived via e-mail (though we could have received paper copies). We considered it to be a modern company and look forward to being able to travel with them again.

Hopscotch of The Hebrides.6 nights stay in different parts of Outer Hebrides to get a flavour of island life.

Independent travel company based in Glasgow. Very helpful and friendly. Great advice and tips.

Starting in Glasgow we took trains to Spey Bridge & then on to Arisaig via the Jacobite steam train to Mallaig where we took a full day taxi tour of Glencoe & Glenfinnan monument/viaduct. Then ferry to Sky followed by a full day taxi tour of the island in snowy conditions which served to enhance the stunning scenery. At our suggestion we travelled to Plockton via Eilean Donan castle. Then train to Inverness & after a free day there we moved to Thurso for the Orkney islands. We did a full day tour of the historical sites. Train to Kingussie then two days in Pitlochry & finally terminating in Edinburgh. Train travel is very relaxing. All taxis had been pre arranged & the whole two weeks ran like clockwork regardless of the complexity. The hotels had been carefully & wisely chosen & we would recommend most of these to friends. Some of them served evening meals which represented a gourmet experience. We were most impressed with the detailed holiday arrangements & the flexibility in meeting new requests/changes. We would have no hesitation in recommending this holiday & the company.

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The holiday was carefully thought out giving you time at each venue to see the major sites nearby. Each accommodation was very different and interesting and it was obviously chosen by someone who had actually stayed there from McKinley Kidd.. We asked for the National Trust property Mount Stewart to be included in our itinerary and this was Duly included. Roberts suggestions are always appreciated but do not exclude you investigating things to do outside those suggestions and we did just this.

When dealing with planning the holiday we could usually talk to the same person not just someone working from a computer screen. We felt we had personal attention both before the holiday and afterwards when responding to our feedback comments. Last minute modifications to the accommodation were dealt with smoothly and quickly.