Great Scottish Journeys
Whether it is driving, sailing or flying, by road, rail or boat Scotland has some of the most memorable and scenically beautiful journeys in the world. From our many years exploring Scotland we have compiled a number of Great Scottish Journeys to inspire you to see Scotland differently.
Each of these trips can be booked as a stand-alone short break or self-drive holiday. Several combine well for a longer holiday. Alternatively they can be used as the basis for a tailor-made holiday.
McKinlay Kidd holidays - Great Scottish Journeys
- Mull & Skye, Isles of Contrast - 2 nights on Mull & 2 nights on Skye.
- Land on the Sand on Barra - A landing you'll never forget & and equally memorable welcome await you on this island of endless beaches.
- Journey through the Western Isles - A relaxing 10 night Scottish island tour through through Barra, the Uists, Harris, Lewis & Skye.
- Lochside & Seaside - A twin centre holiday in two comfortable & romantic hotels in stunning waterside locations.
- Classic British Car Tours of Scotland - As featured in the August 2009 issue of Classic Cars Magazine, a 3 night tour in your choice of classic car, staying in unique hotels with foodie reputations following a route mapped out for the perfect driving experience.
- West Highland Line Experience - 2 nights, based in Fort William, including a trip on the World's best train journey, the trip from Glasgow to Mallaig and a trip on the Jacobite Express Steam Railway.
- Scottish Seafood Trail – A unique and exclusive tour of the West Coast takes you through some of the best Scottish scenery and features three contrasting, comfortable small hotels, which feature wonderful fresh local food, especially seafood. 5 nights including dinner & a hands-on cookery demonstration.
- West Highland Line to Skye - A holiday taking in Wanderlust Magazine's 'Best Railway Journey in the World'. Travel first class by steam train before taking the ferry 'Over the Sea to Skye'.
Islay & Gigha, Hebridean Jewels - A 4 night break with 2 nights on Islay & 2 nights on the neighbouring island of Gigha.
Holiday ideas
- IH-2: Mull & Skye, Isles of contrast from GBP 249 per person for 4nts
- Barra-1: Land on the Sand on Barra, from GBP 259 per person for 2 nts
- IH-9: Journey through the Western Isles from GBP 759 per person for 10 nts
- LS-1: Lochside & Seaside from GBP 429 per person for 4nts
- CT-1: Classic British car tours of Scotland from GBP 535 per person
- BR-1: West Highland Line Experience from GBP 259 per person
- BT-6: Scottish Seafood Trail from GBP 495 per person for 5 nts
- BR-2: West Highland Line to Skye from GBP 415 per person
- IH-11: Islay & Gigha, Hebridean jewels, from GBP 319 per person for 4 nights
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Scotland is a land of intriguing contrasts, an intoxicating blend of urban sophistication and rural escapism.