West Highland Line to Skye Traveller Reviews

My family went on a short holiday to Scotland. We visited Spean Bridge, Isle of Skye, and Edinburgh. McKinlay Kidd did a wonderful job planning our trip to Spean Bridge, from Fort William to Mallaig on the Jacobite Steam train, and our visit to Isle of Skye. We had a great experience.

McKinlay Kidd provided exceptional, personalised service. The accommodations were wonderful. They were also very responsive and helpful when our flight to the UK was delayed and we missed our first scheduled train.

We spent a way-too-short 5 days visiting Scotland's cities and amazing highlands. While the weather - typical for the time of year we traveled - was not always the best, we loved almost everything else about our trip. I can highly recommend our travel planner (McKinlay Kidd), Scotland's rail system, and the always-friendly Scottish people. My one complaint: accommodations on 3rd floors without elevator service!

MKK was thorough, planned every little detail, and was prepared to act quickly when weather required a change in plans. (Our ferry to and from the Isle of Skye was canceled due to weather.) We would definitely use again and recommend without hesitation.

Our vacation to Scotland began with a 3 night trip to Skye from Glasgow. Our tour operator allowed us the independence to figure things out on our own, but also provided us with excellent scheduling and tours that could only be accomplished with local knowledge. Everyone we came into contact with during our trip was gracious, even those people who were not part of our paid travel experience.

Tour operator was McKinlay Kidd and they worked in the background then let us create our own experience, one we will treasure through the years.

We flew into Glasgow, got the train to Spean Bridge, and from there took the Jacobite Stream Train to Mallaig. From there we got the ferry to The Isle of Skye where we spent a very pleasurable two days touring the island. It was heavenly.

They were brilliant - the whole thing was very well organised.

steam train to mallig ferry to sky tour around the island & back to Glasgow

very good

Short break to Isle of Skye by train. We travelled from Glasgow Queen St Station to Spean Bridge where we were met by proprietor of Old Pines Hotel. One nights stay bed/breakfast and evening meal. Beautiful location with beautiful mountain views. Meal and accommodation to very good standard. Ken took us to station following morning, nothing too much trouble. Onward train to Fort William where we picked up steam train and travelled first class to Mallaig, again fabulous scenic route. Ferry over to Isle of Skye and met by ‘Donnie’ who took us to Eileen Larmain Hotel for 2 nights stay B+B. Very comfortable large bed. Had meal both evening in adjoining pub. Following morning ‘Donnie’ took us for very comprehensive tour of island which we thoroughly enjoyed thanks to his excellent knowledge of the island. Following morning we returned home.

Couldn’t fault. Can’t think of anything they could have done better. Very comprehensive itinerary provided. Just sit back and enjoy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Very helpful from the start.