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At McKinlay Kidd, we’re passionate about Scotland. We have stayed in, eaten at, driven through, sailed across and visited everything we recommend. That means we can design exceptional tailor-made holidays and unique short breaks. Let us inspire you.
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What’s your idea of the perfect Scottish holiday? The suggestions on this website can be combined in countless different ways, and we always relish the challenge of arranging a tailor-made holiday just for you. If you can imagine it, we can make it happen.
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Nothing is more memorable than a unique experience. Touring the highlands in a classic car, catching your own seafood lunch, staying in an historic Scottish castle...believe us, these are dreams which can come true.
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Why not make a virtue of Scotland’s variety? On these touring breaks, you’ll take in so many sights, sounds and experiences it could leave your head spinning! But we think you’ll find there’s no more delightful way to overwhelm your senses.
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Rugged, gentle, romantic, wild, remote, welcoming – the Scottish islands can be all of these things and more. Arriving by ferry is always a thrill, and no-one knows more about exploring these wonderful self-contained worlds than we do.
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Scotland boasts a rich and diverse wildlife population, with many creatures you simply won’t see elsewhere: impressive minke whales, graceful golden eagles and majestic red deer. Naturally, you have to know where to look - and we do.
Triple Highland Adventure
Get up and close to the drama of the Scottish Highlands with our new two centre holiday including three different experiences - a 4WD safari, downhill mountain bike ride and a full day guided walk in the mountains.
Island Photography Weekends
An unforgettable short break - experience the sublime quality of Hebridean light amid the stunning landscapes, seascapes, and cloudscapes of the Isle of Mull, with a full day of "in the field" tuition from an expert, professional photographer.
Our most popular ideas
Corporate and Groups
Our detailed knowledge means we can create the most memorable group experiences in Scotland, whether for corporate colleagues or for family and friends. Castles or classic cars, whisky-tasting or whale-spotting, kayaking or golfing: we can design a break to suit your individual requirements.
Leave the car behind
A selection of holidays where you have the option to enjoy Scotland without a car.
Seen in the press
Quick links to our holidays featured in recent newspaper and magazine articles:
Your McKinlay Kidd holiday is protected
Your money and your holiday are protected when you book with McKinlay Kidd. We comply fully with the strict Package Travel Regulations and cover all our customers' holidays with an insurance bond. This means that customer's prepayments for packages would be reimbursed in the unlikely event of our financial failure. All holidays including flights booked by McKinlay Kidd are further covered through the CAA with our ATOL licence. Our ATOL number is ATOL 9481. ATOL protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom. For further details.





