Reviews
Read reviews from past customers. We really appreciate feedback and ideas so that we can continuously improve our holidays and service.
Mull Week of Wildlife
My wife, children and I had a wonderful time. We were surprised and delighted. Everything worked perfectly.Paul & family, London, England
Mull Week of Wildlife
We've been away three times with McKinlay Kidd now and each time the holiday has been excellent.Iris & Jim, Sunderland, England
Mull Week of Wildlife
The personal service was great and the choices of trips were perfect.Sheila, Hull, England
Dublin & Southern Highlights
An excellent holiday. Recommendations were useful. The standard of the 'attractions' was higher than expected.Nigel & Jane, Dorset
Wild Atlantic Way, Cork to Connemara
The driving route was memorable and we really appreciated the personal care and attention that had gone into the choice of places to stay.David & Olive, Nottingham
Wild Atlantic Way, Cork to Connemara
Too many amazing sights to mention. We loved it all! Staying in some truly special places and meeting friendly, kind, warm and interesting people.Trisha & David, Suffolk
Aston Martin 007 Weekend
Travelling through Glen Coe with the roof down, in the sunshine, was magical.Judith & John, Aberdeenshire
Aston Martin 007 Weekend
Car fabulous...hotel magnificent...speed boat exciting. The only disappointment was that my husband didn't turn into Daniel Craig!Stephanie
Aston Martin 007 Weekend
The Martini lesson was a great touchMichael & Daniel (no, not that one...), Kent
Cairngorms Wildlife
A thoroughly enjoyable and well put together Scotland break.David & Gina, London
Car-free Scottish Island Hopping
Fantastic time. Loved the hotels and food. With Robert's excellent instructions, we traveled around countryside and islands with not one glitch.Marguerite & James, Maryland, USA
Car-free Scottish Island Hopping
All ran like clockwork. Thank you.Laurel & Susannah, Dorset
Car-free Scottish Island Hopping
We got just what we wanted: a holiday with just the right amount of variety. The scenery on the train journey was knockout!Robin & Hazel, Surrey
Classic British Car Tours of Scotland
A very good holiday that we will remember for a long time.Magnus & Annika, Uppsala, Sweden
Classic Round Scotland by Train
This was a truly special vacation made easy by the fabulous itinerary that connected me to places I had always dreamed of going to.Comfort, Kenya
Classic Round Scotland by Train
It was well organised and having toured parts of Scotland by car, it was a much different style of holiday - relaxed & enjoyable.Malcolm & Vera, Somerset, England
Classic Round Scotland by Train
Wonderful accommodations with great food and really nice hosts. Beautiful scenery along the train rides.Carol & Brian, Victoria, Canada
Discover Arran, Islay & Kintyre
Tailored to our requirements and time. Excellent suggestions.Janet & Terry, Suffolk
Edinburgh & Highlands Explorer
The trip was beautifully planned. Everyone was very responsive leading up to the trip as well. We would highly recommend McKinlay Kidd.Laurel & Bernard, Vermont, USA
Edinburgh & Highlands Explorer
I know we wouldn't have got to see and experience as much as we did in Scotland, if we hadn't had the guidance and experience of McKinlay Kidd.Lorelee & Randy, British Columbia, Canada
St Kilda – Escape to the Edge
As efficient as always. Your selection of accomodation is always top class.Robert, Stafford
St Kilda – Escape to the Edge
Super holiday expertly organised by Mckinlay Kidd. Will use again without hesitation.Keith & Janet, Carlisle
Grand Scottish Journey
Great organisation. We really benefited from your recommendations on what to see and do.Anke & Roger, Geneva
Grand Scottish Journey
The purpose of our trip was to provide a family memory for all of us on our 50th wedding anniversary. It was perfect!Barb, Alberta, Canada
Ferrari & Scottish Castle Short Break
Thank you for making our holiday, and my first time to Scotland, truly memorable and enjoyableMichael & Tracey, Auckland, New Zealand
Ferrari & Scottish Castle Short Break
You start to involuntarily say "wow!" every couple of miles...my three-day dream.Matthew Bell, Article for The Independent
Grand Tour of Ireland Self-drive
Scenery...spectacular, countryside pretty, villages charming. We loved the friendliness of the Irish people and felt welcome wherever we went.Diane & Roderick, London
Hebridean Triangle
The information we received and your tour packet were perfect. Thanks to your crew for making our visit to your wonderful country so enjoyable.Doug & Joann, San Diego, USA
Hebridean Triangle
Blessed with great weather... wonderful experience...the accommodation you booked for us was excellent. We truly loved it all.Colin & Elizabeth, Coldstream, Scotland
Hebridean Wildlife
Everything went like clockwork. All the wildlife experiences were excellent and very different. We had a wonderful time!Joan, Stockton-on-Tees, England
Hebridean Wildlife
Excellent itinerary and very detailed information and directions.Jo & Tony, Nottingham, England
Explore Scotland by Train
We could not have asked for a more perfect experience. The accommodation, food, and Robert's recommendations were all top notch.Susan & Family, New York, USA
Explore Scotland by Train
A well organised holiday which gave us an excellent flavour of Scotland.Denise & Geoff, Peterborough
Explore Scotland by Train
The holiday was brilliantly arranged.Kate & Nigel, Lincolnshire, England
Fly-drive through the Western Isles
We were lucky with wonderful weather. We loved the scenery, the isolation, the absolute silence in the countryside and especially the lovely people.John & Susan, Cornwall
Grand Tour of Scotland by Train
The memories we have are unforgettable.Alexander & Olesya, Massachusetts, USA
Grand Tour of Scotland by Train
We have never had a holiday where everything is covered in such detail - we could not fault the service.Anthony & Elizabeth, Nottingham, England
Grand Tour of Scotland by Train
All of the places you recommended were beautiful and interesting.Diane & Julian, Surrey
Islay & Jura Fly-drive
Clear understanding of the detail. Created a sense of personal commitment to the success of the tour.Andrew & Elizabeth, Sydney, Australia
Journey through the Western Isles
The holiday was everything we would have wished for.Caroline, Stratford-upon-Avon, England
Journey through the Western Isles
So well planned. The whole holiday went like clockwork. Thank you McKinlay Kidd for arranging such a wonderful adventure.Edward & Annette, Victoria, Australia
Journey through the Highlands
Loved the choice of accommodation, loved the food, and above all loved the Highlands, stunning!Julie & Tim, London, England
Land on the Sand on Barra
Loved the experience of flying in the tiny plane and landing on the sand. Also found Barra to be a very beautiful island, well worth a visit.Ann & Family, Glasgow, Scotland
Lewis & Harris Fly-drive
Excellent accommodation and food. Lovely locations of guest houses. We appreciated the holiday pack more than we thought we would.Jane & Geoffrey, Cambridgeshire, England
Lewis & Harris Fly-drive
Well organized, good information, staff were helpful and courteous.Helen & George, Ontario, Canada
Luxury Scottish Honeymoon
You were all so responsive to my many emails. Excellent service, knowledge and care. I'd recommend you highlyCatherine & Gerry, South Carolina, USA
Mini Cooper Tour of Scotland
Great information pack provided. Clear instructions and good places to see.Robert & Paula, Hampshire, England
Mini Cooper Tour of Scotland
The tips for where to visit during each day's journey were relevant and useful. Everything was perfectly arranged.Stephen & Eleanore, Hagenback, Germany
Ireland & Scotland Fly-drive
Standard of accommodation superb and we had a really enjoyable, restful holiday. McKinlay Kidd service exemplary.Sue & Kevin, Guiting Power, England
Mull & Iona, Isles of Enchantment
We had a great time thanks. We saw whales, otters, eagles and seals. Local food was amazing. Both islands absolutely beautiful.Shelagh & Mark, Merseyside, England
Mull & Skye, Isles of Contrast
We loved the hotels and the itinerary. Excellent recommendations!Otavio & Marta, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Mull & Skye, Isles of Contrast
Couldn't fault you - from enquiry to booking & info pack.Matthew and Jeannette, Redditch, England
Mull Wildlife Experience
Great to have everything arranged as it meant we could really make the most our time. Mull was spectacular! We didn't want to come home.Stephanie & Adam, Nottingham, England
Mull Wildlife Experience
The personal touch from Robert's recommendations and the quality of the two wildlife tours really made it something very special.Jayne & Family, Essex, England
Mull Wildlife Experience
Lovely break - beautiful island and the people were all very nice.Julia & Linda, Hertfordshire, England
Orkney & Shetland Self-drive
Hotels and guides were all excellent.Charles & Jennifer, Middlesex, England
Orkney & Shetland Self-drive
I love that I can call a number and reach someone at any time. Overall the holiday was never to be forgotten.David & Vivien, Ontario, Canada
Orkney & Shetland Self-drive
Exceeded our expectations…put together with care and insight. We followed many of the recommendations and were not disappointed.Gillian & Leslie, St Helens, England
Orkney & Shetland Fly-drive
Everything ran like clockwork so a big thank you. A really lovely holiday.Judy & David, Derby, England
The Orkney Experience
My favourite memory was the memorable day trip to Papa Westray...wonderful to see the islands from the air. The holiday worked brilliantly.Philip, Julie & Jessica, Ilkley, England
Orkney Fly-drive
One of the most memorable/enjoyable holidays we have experienced. A no-fuss organisation interested in their customers.Fred & Eunice, Sandford, England
Orkney Fly-drive
With the planning of the holiday being completely managed by McKinlay Kidd, it felt great to just turn-up and everything be ready.Dawn & Arthur, Northwich, England
Orkney Fly-drive
The holiday was very well organized as usual. I was able to get a good impression of Orkney life.Robert Walls, Stafford, England
Outer Hebrides Fly-drive
Really well organised...fabulous scenery and lovely friendly people. Thank you for the memories. Especially the flight from Barra - unforgettable!Roger & Linda, Essex, England
Outer Hebrides Fly-drive
Generally speaking, this was an outstanding experience for us.James & Julie, British Columbia, Canada
Outer Hebrides Fly-drive
We enjoyed our trip very much, and would like to return. McKinlay Kidd listened to what we wanted and organised the trip well.Ann & Malcolm, Reading, England
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Every place Robert recommended was well worth seeing. We have been raving about our holiday, before and after.Karen & Duncan, Argyll, Scotland
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Our trip around the Islands was magical. The arrangements made for and with us enabled us to get on with relaxing and enjoying the holiday time.Paul & Kate, Renfrewshire, Scotland
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Everything went like clockwork. Excellent accommodation.Stephen & Carol, Gwynedd, Wales
Premier Round Scotland by Train
Fantastic holiday, thank you! Blown away by the scenery everywhere, even more spectacular than we'd expected. The hotels were wonderful too.Val & Family, Seaford, England
Premier Round Scotland by Train
We loved it! This was the trip of a lifetime, and we have nothing but happy memories! Everything was amazing.Lara & William , Texas, USA
Premier Round Scotland by Train
Everything worked very well, we enjoyed the whole trip. We tried many of the things recommended by Robert.Gunhild & Svenning, Odder, Denmark
Scottish Island Escape
Pleased that we left the organisation of ferries and hotels to you rather than tackling it ourselves.John & Anne, Aberdeen
See Shetland Differently
Very well organised holiday. Was reassuring and useful to have a help line that worked. Shows the real value of using this company.Robert & Catherine, Sheffield, England
Shetland Fly-drive
We enjoyed a wonderful break away.June Marie & Roger, Nottinghamshire, England
Shetland Fly-drive
Very impressed with the service, the pack and the chosen accommodation.Ian & Anne, Fife, Scotland
West Highland Line Experience
I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone . Every single aspect made this trip so very special and memorable.Malcolm & Catherine, Airdrie, Scotland
West Highland Line Experience
Perfect. Wonderful service and experience from beginning to end. The information provided in advance was very helpful and accurate.Janet, John & Marion, London, England
West Highland Line Experience
McKinlay Kidd took care of everything. We did not have to worry about a thing.Kathleen & Robert, Galashiels, Scotland
West Highland Line to Skye
The combination of rail and ferry through the glorious Highlands was terrific. The railway journey in both directions was spectacular.Ann & Donald, New York, USA
West Highland Line to Skye
I was very much impressed with the attention to detail on our holiday which meant that everything went very smoothly.Mervyn & family, Belfast, Northern Ireland
West Highland Line to Skye
Thanks for a very well organized trip. Really enjoyed all aspects...a good way to see some of Scotland in a short time.Mick & Merriel, Melbourne, Australia
Whisky Explorer Escorted Journey
This was a wonderful week. We learned a LOT about whisky, and met interesting and fun fellow travelers - all under the wing of our fantastic guide.Holly & John-Anthony, Seattle, USA
Whisky Explorer Escorted Journey
I was very impressed with McKinlay Kidd. Your choice of hotels and distilleries to visit were first class. Thank you!Gary, Lazio, Italy
Whisky Explorer Escorted Journey
Everything was wonderful - food, accommodation, people and lucky for us the weather. We will certainly be recommending you.Diane & Roger, Tasmania, Australia
West Coast Whisky Islands
Everything worked like clockwork. Suggestions were useful. Personnel prior to trip were very efficient.Serge, Lower Austria
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Islands
Seeing Ireland differently says it all: we go to places which it would not have occurred to us to visit, and every time it is an enriching experience.Richard & Margaret, Surrey, England
Wild Atlantic Way, Cork to Connemara
We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Ireland and were very happy with all you booked for us. We had great confidence in your planning.Charles & Susan, Ottawa, Canada
Wild Atlantic Way – Discover Cork & Kerry
It was excellent because you took us to small hotels with really lovely staff...places we might never find ourselves and we enjoyed them all.Val & Michael, Amersham, England
Wild Atlantic Way – Discover Cork & Kerry
Great accommodation, clear instructions and good recommendations about what to see and do.Jane & Mark, Northampton, England
Wild Atlantic Way – Discover Cork & Kerry
We really enjoyed our visit...rugged coastline, lush valleys, barren hills and of course the wonderful Irish hospitality.Bernard & Mary, Suffolk
Scottish Island Odyssey
Excellent advice given on itinerary, wee personal touches and suggestions. Our holiday was worry free thanks to you.Peter & Marie, Quebec, Canada
See Orkney Differently
Who would guess all that the Orkney Islands hold… I could have spent a month there… and many many good places to eat.Maxine & Kurt, Victoria, Canada
Classic Scottish Honeymoon
Highly professionally organised - hotels were really lovely. Just a very warm and heartfelt thank-you. We had a great time (750 pictures taken :))Bettina & Mustafa, Wanden, Switzerland
Mull Week of Wildlife
The wildlife trips were all excellent and we saw eagles, dolphins, minke whale and the beautiful puffins at very close quarters of course!Susan & Jim, Leamington Spa
Scottish Island Odyssey
We felt the planning that went into the holiday regarding our crossings was excellent so thank you for that.Lester & Penelope, Milton Keynes
North of Ireland Explorer
We found Ireland to be a lovely country with many interesting features, the highlight being The Titanic Experience which is superbly presented.Sandy & Brenda, Sutton Coldfield
Shetland Fly-drive
What a brilliant time! Recommended your services to other guests.Richard, Doncaster
Tailor-made Service
I love working with your company, even though we on different continents. Your team is diligent and efficient. I'm sure to use you again.Frank, Boston, Massachusetts
Classic Round Scotland by Train
Have already recommended you! Overall very well organised and made everything stress free, will definitely book again, hopefully to Barra!Ian & Bernadette, Uxbridge
Outer Hebrides Fly-drive
Hamish did a great job. Lovely hotels, everything worked like clockwork!David & Margaret, Lancashire
Ireland by Train
Thank you so much for organising our trip to Ireland. We wouldn't have travelled there without your help.Jenny C, Chichester
Cairngorms Wildlife
Fantastic holiday. Wildlife safari with Steve was absolutely brilliant. He was knowledgeable and took us to some magnificent places!Jean & Michael, Bedford, England
Car-free Belfast & the Causeway Coast
Well planned: an excellent 'taster' for the area. We thoroughly enjoyed it!John, Cambridgeshire, England
Classic British Car Tours of Scotland
We absolutely loved our trip. Everything was coordinated skillfully. The history and the scenery were humbling to someone from the States.Jim & Pamela, New Hampshire, USA
Classic British Car Tours of Scotland
We've never had a holiday like this before, but I think we are guaranteed to do it again!Andrew & Isobel, Kent, England
Yorkshire & Hadrian’s Wall by Train
'Walking with the Romans' guided walk was a brilliant day out.Derek, Kent, England
Discover Arran, Islay & Kintyre
Glorious Autumn weather all week made the holiday special. Toured most of Kintyre and Islay - quiet and peaceful with lovely scenery.David & Iris, Leeds, England
Treasured Scottish Islands
Must be 11 or 12 years now that McKinlay Kidd have organised our island break. Never been disappointed - always a great experience.John & Susan, Whitburn, Scotland
Dublin & Southern Highlights
An excellent trip all round. The right mix of places and things to do.Mark & Brenda, South Africa
Dublin & Southern Highlights
A very enjoyable holiday and very nice to have all arrangements made for us. The Burren was spectacular - so different from every thing else.Lorna & Peter, Stoke-on-Trent, England
Far North Line to Orkney
The holiday was extremely enjoyable - the accommodation chosen was excellent and the information provided was very helpful.Margaret, Tasmania, Australia
Far North Line to Orkney
Everything worked a treat and we were blessed with lovely weather!Nancy, North Yorkshire, England
North Coast 500
Fabulous, awesome, fantastic. Everything from start to finish was truly wonderful.Barry & Jennifer, Cumbria, England
North Coast 500
This is the 3rd holiday we have booked with you. The accommodation & information supplied is still excellent, and we will book through you again.Elizabeth & Michael, Birmingham, England
North Coast 500
Excellent choice of varied accommodation, a wonderful journey, beautiful scenery.Peter, West Yorkshire, England
Hebridean Wildlife
It was a fantastic trip - everything we'd hoped for. Thank you so much for arranging such a fab holiday for us!Pat & Simon, Hertfordshire, England
Islay Whisky Short Break
We really couldn't say thanks enough, the whole holiday was a delight and we will be back with you guys for more of the same.Teresa & Paul, Stirling, Scotland
Islay Whisky Short Break
Well organised, first class accommodation, lovely hosts and delicious food.Louise, Ayrshire, Scotland
Land on the Sand on Barra
It was just magical from start to finish!Catherine & David, West Yorkshire, England
Land on the Sand on Barra
This was a really amazing experience. My favorite part was definitely the actual landing on the sandy beach.Jeannine, Virginia, USA
Lewis & Harris Fly-drive
The holiday was perfectly organised. A bunch of heartfelt thanks.Francesca & Robert, Hamilton, Scotland
North of Ireland Explorer
A great Irish adventure! Lots of variety in every way. Loved the Causeway Coast - so many places to stop and look and take in the views.Barry & Jennifer, Cumbria, England
North of Ireland Explorer
We found Ireland to be a lovely country with many interesting features, the highlights being the Titanic Experience & the Giant's Causeway.Sandy & Brenda, West Midlands, England
North of Ireland Explorer
The holiday was most enjoyable. The scenery was amazing and your directions are excellent. It is great to have ideas of places to visit.Michael & Sally, Kent, England
Premier Ireland by Train
The cities were lovely and we enjoyed our trip very much. We love doing business with you. Thank you for treating us with such care.Abigail, North Carolina, USA
Premier West Highland Line to Skye
Outstanding! A good experience from the speed and quality of responses to our initial travel inquiry, through to delivery of our wonderful trip.Raymond & Elizabeth, New South Wales, Australia
Premier West Highland Line to Skye
The organisation of the holiday was perfect. The hotels were classy and comfortable. Overall it was a memorable and enjoyable experience.Mallyan & Damian, Luxembourg
Scottish Seafood Trail
The highlight was undoubtedly the creel boat fishing trip - and to get to eat what was caught was fantastic!Ken & Jean , Houghton-le-Spring, England
Scottish Seafood Trail
Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday - fabulous part of the country.Jill & Chris, Alnwick, England
Scottish Seafood Trail
I loved not just the seafood tie-ins - it was the fact that I would never have been able to assemble the trip by myself that made it special.Carolyn, London, England
Secrets of Southern Scotland
We loved our week in the Borders and Dumfries & Galloway. It is a very apt holiday name as we would never have thought of doing this trip without you!Anthea, Oxfordshire, England
See Shetland Differently
We loved Shetland in all its moods. Our enjoyment was enhanced by the excellent information you provided & the fact all arrangements worked out well.Jennifer & William, Margaret River, Australia
See Shetland Differently
The scenery was fantastic and the hotels booked were wonderful. We also enjoyed the day spent with our personal guide.Susan & David, Lancashire, England
The Orkney Taster
I thoroughly enjoyed my short break in Orkney which lived up to all expectations and whetted my appetite for more!Jane, Wellington, New Zealand
The Orkney Taster
Our holiday was so well organised, all we had to do was enjoy it. Thank you for your excellent detailed holiday pack.John & Patricia, Cambridge, England
Whale-watching from Mull
A wonderful experience with amazing guides who really knew their stuff.Sue & Jonathan, Aylesbury, England
Whale-watching from Mull
We had a fabulous time on Mull and it fully lived up to our expectations regarding wildlife.Richard, West Yorkshire, England
Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara to Donegal
A well planned trip with good accommodation. Easy to follow and well informed guidance. Every one was very welcoming and most helpful.Angela & Terence, Middlesex, England
Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara to Donegal
This was an experience we would not have missed. The scenery was stunning. Such a surprise to see such beautiful beaches. The people were so friendly,Su & Michael, Kent, England
Grand Tour of Scotland by Train
The Military Tattoo was just magical!! Our seats were absolutely perfect with the castle being the backdrop for all the non-stop action in the arena.Elaine & Nicholas, Maine, USA
Northumberland – Dark Skies & Nature
Well organised to meet our requirements, and very informative as usual. Our favourite memory is the boat trip to the Farne Islands.Jean & Michael, Bedford, England
Shetland Fly-drive
Shetland is a very special place to discover. The landscape is just beautiful…every day was a new surprise.Marja & Henry, Nieuwerkerk, Netherlands
See Shetland Differently
The visit to Shetland and Fair Island has been one of the most interesting trips I ever had.Eldad & Eliza, Haifa, Israel
See Shetland Differently
Shetland is beautiful - a surprise around every turn. The sunsets were particularly magic...completely inspiring.Hilda, Dublin, Ireland
Scotland’s North Coast in a Tesla
We love to drive and it was an amazing experience to drive a Tesla. It scores highly on so many levels, and performed well on all types of roads.Alex & Edward, London
Land on the Sand on Barra
We all absolutely loved the experience of landing on the sand.Frances & family, Midlothian
Tailor-made Service
The special places you find and the level of service you give sets you apart!Sharon , Norfolk
Borders & North of England Explorer
We loved the country drives…lovely long viewsJane & Mary, Ontario
Classic Car Break
The car was gorgeous…I have never experienced scenery like it!Sharon & Barry, Dublin
Classic England by Train
There were many highlights...it is difficult to choose one favouriteKen & Priscilla , North Carolina
Explore Britain by Train
We look forward to having an even more tailor-made holiday now we have the experience.Jackie & Donald , UK
Grand Tour of Ireland by Train
The favourite part of our experience was the wonderful driver/tour guides we had.Susan, Alberta
Grand Tour of Ireland by Train
Well organised…you took us to some special places.John & Camilla , UK
Grand Tour of Ireland by Train
Seeing the beautiful scenery, enjoying excellent meals and having interesting conversations...I can't think of anything we would change.Karen & James, Maryland
Grand Tour of Ireland by Train
A great variety of places and experiences.Kathleen, Washington, USA
Grand Tour of Ireland by Train
The Ring of Kerry was beautiful.Paul & Abigail , Maine
North Coast 500 & Orkney
Every day we looked forward to a stay in a lovely place with a warm welcome…the scenery was breathtaking.Graham & Blythe, California
North Coast 500 & Orkney
The scenery was quite spectacular on the West Coast!Julie & Timothy, UK
North Coast 500 Fly-drive
The view from Bealach na Ba on a perfectly sunny day was a highlight.Susan & Iain, Bedfordshire
North Coast 500 Fly-drive
The whole week was spectacular…you gave us a fantastic flavour of the area along the route of the North Coast 500.Geoffrey & Bronwen, Kent
Scotland in Miniature by Train
We both particularly enjoyed Mull and the wildlife safari…watching the changing light and clouds and their effect on the landscape was a delight.John, Leicester
Scotland in Miniature by Train
The safari on Mull was outstanding.Daphne & Ian , Western Australia
Shetland & Fair Isle Discovery
I like history, walking and photography and had plenty of opportunities to enjoy all of them!Michael , Scottish Highlands
Slowly Along the West Highland Line
Our favourite memory was without doubt the mountains, streams and seascape. Waking up to these views was magical.Dennis & Ann Maria, Valencia
Slowly Along the West Highland Line
Everything went very smoothly…great having a local do all the hard work while having the independence to travel unaccompanied.Jillian & Family, Victoria
Slowly Along the West Highland Line
As it was our first trip to Scotland, every day was special…hard to single any one experience out.Brian & Lyn, New Zealand
Slowly Along the West Highland Line
The landscape was beautiful and the people very friendly.Grant & Judy , USA
Wild Atlantic Way – Cork & Kerry Food Trail
A few very memorable experiences including the seaweed tour…the driving tours were excellent.Andrew & Katherine, Ontario
Outer Hebrides Fly-drive
We loved travelling around on local buses with their informative drivers and friendly locals.John & Shan, London
Wild Atlantic Way, Connemara to Donegal
Fantastic scenery - particularly the cliffs and beaches.Tony, Banbury, UK
Coll & Tiree – Atlantic Twins
The whole trip was special...I really enjoyed having the arrangements made for us.Vida & David , Cambridge, UK
Complete Orkney & Shetland
We enjoyed the history, the local crafts, the empty roads and the total feeling of space.Clive & Family, Surrey, UK
Orkney & Shetland Fly-drive
It is difficult to agree on a 'favourite' memory because we had so many really good experiences.Alastair & Lynn, Leicestershire, England, UK
Loch Ness, The Jacobite & Skye Guided Rail Tour
Our guide was personable, knowledgeable, attentive to everyone...more than just an excellent guide, he is a truly nice guy.Allan, Victoria, Canada
Loch Ness, The Jacobite & Skye Guided Rail Tour
It's hard to choose a favourite memory…there was something special at each location.Barbara & Louis, Connecticut, USA
Car-free Scottish Island Hopping
We loved the charm of Tobermory, the wild beauty of Mull and the layers of history on Skye.Bryony & Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Classic Round Scotland by Train
The main train trips had such beautiful scenery - they seemed to be over far too quickly!Jean, Cheltenham, UK
Explore Scotland by Train
The best part was having the arrangements done for us and knowing that they were going to work everytime!Katherine & Family, Ontario, Canada
Grand Tour of Scotland by Train
I was just thrilled with the scenery, the towns and the hotels.Lancea & Janet, Tennessee, USA
Ireland by Train
Belfast was delightful…it was so much fun.James & Rosemary , Pennsylvania, USA
Journey through the Highlands
It was all great, but we particularly enjoyed the Isle of Skye.Elizabeth & Harold, Massachusetts, USA
Journey through the Western Isles
St. Kilda was awe-inspiring.Roy, Lancashire, UK
See Mull & Skye Differently
Stunning scenery enhanced by good weather!Richard & Denise , Kent, UK
Mull Week of Wildlife
We were lucky to see lots of wildlife.Elizabeth & Geoffery, Bedfordshire, UK
North Coast 500
We did 1531 miles on the trip and I enjoyed every minute of it.Peter & Christine , Hull, UK
Scotland’s North Coast in a Tesla
The Tesla was a great addition that made it really funBalbir & Sheela, London, UK
North Coast 500
We loved the wonderful Scottish scenery.Robert & Marylin, Lincolnshire, UK
North of Ireland Explorer
The Bushmills area was our favouriteKarla & Jesse, Pennsylvania, USA
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Highlights were the scenery, the people, the relaxed atmosphere.Margaret & Charles, Midlothian, UK
Orkney & Shetland Fly-drive
Orkney was amazing with so much history and scenic landscapes…Shetland was equally impressive.Jennifer & Peter, Yorkshire, UK
Orkney & Shetland Fly-drive
The unique environment on the islands was extremely interesting…we loved the historical sites.Merryl & Trevor, South Australia
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Magnificent scenery, splendid beaches, the friendliness of the people…you have the perfect formula.Gerald, Ayr, UK
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Each of the islands offered something special and we enjoyed the different geography, scenery and culture of each.Joyce & Peter, Nottingham, UK
Premier Round Scotland by Train
Breathtaking scenery…idyllic.Gord & Sarah, Ontario, Canada
Scottish Island Escape
We loved the variety of terrain on each island - rocky areas, mountains, beaches, woodland, heathland, streams…Michael & Alexandra, Devon, UK
Slowly Along the West Highland Line
The isolation of Rannoch Moor made it extra special to be away from the normality of life.Yuen, Victoria, Australia
Wild Atlantic Way, Cork to Connemara
There was no one favourite - each stop provided a different and varied scene. Spectacular scenery throughout.Valerie & Neil, London, UK
West Highland Line to Skye
The tour of Skye…the overall friendliness made it feel as if you were out with a friend.Andy & Norman , Yorkshire, UK
Mull & Iona, Isles of Enchantment
We loved meeting the puffins, the tranquillity of Iona and seeing a Golden eagle.Elizabeth & Robin, Sussex, UK
Explore Scotland by Train
Not only was it a personal tour, but it was personalised.Barb, Canada
Car-free Belfast & the Causeway Coast
We got to see the less 'touristy' places, the beautiful countryside and hear the many myths and legends of the area.Janet & Russell, Essex, UK
Premier Ireland by Train
We were enchanted with The Burren.Elizabeth & Family , Vermont, USA
Explore Scotland by Train
The Highlands are, of course, picture perfect.Rosalind & Donald, Washington, USA
Mull & Skye, Isles of Contrast
The scenery is stunning around every corner that you turn.Jackie, Uxbridge, UK
Land on the Sand on Barra
The picture that remains in our minds is the turquoise water and the white cockle sand.Lynne & Janis , Norfolk, UK
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
The beaches throughout the Outer Hebrides were wonderfulAlan & Brenda , Midlothian, UK
Mull Wildlife Experience
We loved our close encounters with wildlife and some very special people.Norma & Ronald , Devon, UK
The Orkney Experience
We discovered so many beautifully quiet, white sand beaches with turquoise water along the shore.Diane, Devon, UK
Premier Edinburgh & Hadrian’s Wall by Train
My guide brought Hadrian's Wall to life...the picnic lunch was also a lovely touch. Marvellous, I shall never forget it.Janet, Ontario, Canada
North Highlands & Orkney Guided Rail Tour
The guides were fun, flexible and knowledgeable…the group size was just right. I appreciated the free time we had to explore on our own.Roberta, Massachusetts, USA
Premier North Coast 500
Great value for money. Every night and location was very special and the hotels were only eclipsed by the views we experienced.Steven, Lytham, UK
Premier North Coast 500
Loved the opportunity to stay in different hotels that we may not have considered otherwise. Drove the whole route with the car roof down.Peter, East Kilbride, Scotland
Premier North Coast 500
We had very high expectations and you delivered, eg with the room quality in each hotel. All email communication was very prompt and effective as wellJason, Melbourne, Australia
Loch Ness, The Jacobite & Skye Guided Rail Tour
The tour was most enjoyable from every aspect - itinerary, accommodation, tour leader, food. Five gold starsElizabeth, New South Wales, Australia
West Highlands, Iona & The Jacobite Guided Rail Tour
We had such a lovely week... our guide was fantastic and everything had been planned so well. So nice to just relax and let the guide take the strain.June & David, United Kingdom
West Highlands, Iona & The Jacobite Guided Rail Tour
A good holiday made quite excellent by the inspired tour guide who was informative and helpful at every step.Colin & Pauline, Doncaster, UK
Orkney & Shetland Guided Small Group Tour
We got to see the things and places we had hoped to see. The food and the hotels were great.Robert & Debby, Salisbury, UK
Orkney & Shetland Guided Small Group Tour
We had a good time and the group was just the right size. A relaxed, informative whizz around the Islands, good grub, wonderful scenery.Shan & Phil, Middlesex, UK
Orkney & Shetland Guided Small Group Tour
I was made most welcome by our guide and all the couples and enjoyed their company. So many stimulating conversations and so much laughter.Hendry, Essex, UK
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Guided Rail Tour
We enjoyed a splendid holiday... every stage unfolded without problems. The transport was seamless.Suzanne & Elizabeth, Nottingham, UK
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Guided Rail Tour
All the organisational part of the trip went very well. We were especially impressed with all of the speakers who were passionate about their subject.Paul & Michael, Middlesex, UK
Ireland’s Wild Atlantic Way Guided Rail Tour
Good balance of free time & organised activities. The right formula to really get to know the area. Holidays made differently is a good slogan!Angie, Staffordshire, UK
North Highlands & Orkney Guided Rail Tour
We had a brilliant holiday in all aspects. The travel and accommodation arrangements were all excellent, as I had come to expect from McKinlay Kidd!Neal & Diana, Middlesex, UK
North Highlands & Orkney Guided Rail Tour
I can not think of any way it could be bettered - the organisation was faultless. Superb - could not be faulted from start of booking to end of tour.Ron, Edinburgh, UK
North Highlands & Orkney Guided Rail Tour
The whole holiday was organised flawlessly. We saw a variety of places and things without feeling hurried.Robert, St Albans, UK
Cairngorms Wildlife
Very well organised. Good communication from McKinlay KiddBrenda & Anita, Kent, UK
Car-Free Outer Hebrides
Visiting the Outer Hebrides was the perfect return to travel we were looking for!Graham & Blythe , California, USA
Car-Free Outer Hebrides
We thought the trip to the Outer Hebrides was wonderful. The organisation by McKinlay Kidd took away any stresses involved in travelling.Janet & Keith, Reading, UK
Castles & Country Houses of Scotland
lovely accommodations and beautiful castles and country side.Marie & Howard, Massachusetts, USA
Castles & Country Houses of Scotland
Enjoyed the holiday very much. Your arrangements and information were spot on.Margaret, East Lothian, UK
Castles & Country Houses of Scotland
An enjoyable holiday... We made good use of Robert’s Recommendations, they were excellent.Susan & Alan, Ipswich, UK
Classic Scottish Honeymoon
Thank you so much for an AMAZING honeymoon!! We had a great time and it was so great that everything was so smooth and organized.Megan & Ty, California, USA
Classic Scottish Honeymoon
We loved our honeymoon experience - we made memories that will stay with us forever!... The hotels you selected were beautiful.Emily & Paul, Berkshire, UK
Grand Tour of Wales by Train
Met fantastic people and loved the many beautiful sites of Wales. McKinlay Kidd were easy to communicate with, provided excellent individual service.Anne, Victoria, Australia
Car-free Channel Islands Explorer
We visited the Channel Isles for the first time and were not disappointed. Such beautiful places, great adventures and friendly people.Graham, Australia
Car-free Channel Islands Explorer
Beautiful locations and very well planned/organised. All the arrangements were very smooth.Jane, York, UK
Car-free Channel Islands Explorer
Overall, it was an excellent holiday being well constructed and delivered. It was exactly what we wanted, thanks.Jonathan, Aylesbury, UK
Slowly Through the North Highlands by Train
All the organisation worked very well, and we appreciated the beauty of the area.Mark, Worcester, UK
Slowly Through the Outer Hebrides
Wonderful scenery and coastal walks. Very welcoming and comfortable accommodation throughoutDavid, Amersham, UK
Slowly Through the Outer Hebrides
We loved every single B and B that we stopped at they were all different and so special in their own way.Julian, Deeside, UK
Outer Hebrides Fly-drive
Excellent 8 night tour of the Outer Hebrides incl. flights to Barra - landing on the beach. Excellent accommodation, itinerary and organisation.Julie & Michael, Norfolk, UK
Slowly Along the West Highland Line
It was wonderful! Everything was properly arranged and every detail taken care of. Great accommodations and excellent guided tour people.David, Newfoundland, Australia
See Shetland Differently
Shetland was wonderful. McKinlay Kidd took the hard work out of planning our trip, whilst still allowing us to customise it to our own requirements.Susan & Anthony, Shropshire, UK
Wales Road Trip
We enjoy having the planning taken care of, makes for a very relaxed holidayAnn & William, Kent, UK
Grand Tour of Wales by Train
One of our best trips ever! Such an amazing concept. We felt like local travelers with plenty of freedom to do what we want and eat what we want.Elizabeth & Edward, Wisconsin, USA
St Kilda – Escape to the Edge
Our first trip to the Outer Hebrides and very enjoyable. We have been with you before and appreciate the work that goes into the logistics.David & Katherine, Cumbria, UK
Best of Ireland by Rail Small Group Guided Tour
An amazing tour. McKinlay Kidd goes out of their way to create unique experiences for the traveler. Absolutely loved both tours.Mary, California, USA
Explore Britain by Train
We really enjoyed this holiday. We enjoyed the places we visited and learning about the history. The scenery was beautiful.Deslee & Colin, Victoria, Australia
Why McKinlay Kidd?
Local Knowledge
Everything we recommend has been tried and tested by us
Itineraries designed to help you explore beyond the tourist spots
Hand-picked guides, for stories and insights that only locals would know
Stay in carefully-selected, family-owned accommodation
Meet and engage with local people
Personal Service
Your trip planned exactly how you want it
Personal - human - point of contact from start to finish
Specialists on hand to help plan the finer details
Ask us anything you want to, any time you want to
We're contactable 24/7 throughout your trip
Flexible / Tailor-made
Create your perfect trip, individually designed and booked for you
It's fully flexible - want to add extra nights, activities or tours? No problem
Let us know about any specific requirements and we'll do our utmost to accommodate
Personalised recommendations, created for you and your trip
Your Holiday, Guaranteed

Your money and your holiday are fully protected when you book with us. Find out more here
We will refund our service charge if you are not entirely satisfied
The weather will play a big part in any trip around the UK or Ireland – we guarantee it
