There are times - maybe a landmark birthday, a wedding anniversary or some other special occasion - when you want to escape to somewhere that really stands out from the crowd; somewhere so unique and memorable that it will be recalled fondly for years to come. Our hand-picked Special Places to Stay will fit the bill perfectly, and with our professional expertise and personal intervention, you can enjoy those extra touches that make all the difference.

Imagine arriving to find your favourite flowers and champagne in your room...lying in late, knowing that breakfast will still be served, whenever you choose to rise...savouring an island picnic...or a specially chartered boat trip... these are the things that can turn a simple short break into the trip of a lifetime...and we can make them happen.

McKinlay Kidd Special Places to Stay holidays

• Mull & Argyll Luxury Island Cruising – 3 or 6 night cruise onboard traditional wooden vessels with gourmet dining & luxury en-suite cabins.
• Castle to Castle – A 4 night holiday based in 2 different Scottish castle hotels. Expect romance, history and luxurious living in unique surroundings.
• Luxury Romance - Combine a stay in an 18^th Century farmhouse famed for its food with two nights in a idyllic hideaway set on its own private island. 4 nights.
• West Highland Cruise & Stay - A 3 night cruise onboard a traditional wooden vessel with a 2 night stay ashore in a loch-side hotel with a reputation for fabulous seafood. 5 nights.
• Stay in a Lighthouse - For those who have always wanted to stay in a lighthouse. 2 nights in a lighthouse sympathetically converted to a unique and cosy hotel.
• Scotland in Style – Combine a refined 5 star experience in Edinburgh with a stylish country house stay in Torridon & loch-side luxury on a private island hideaway. 5 nights.
• Luxury Scottish Honeymoon - Pampered 5 star luxury in Edinburgh coupled with classic or sports car hire to travel in style to your next destination, a secluded island hideaway. 4nights.
• Luxury Loch Ness Cruising - A very special 6 night cruise on-board the Scottish Highlander along the Caledonian Canal from Inverness to Fort William. Fully inclusive, including all drinks, meals & excursions.
• Luxury Private Island Escape – the ultimate in relaxed romance...2 nights in a secluded island hideaway in Argyll.
• Exclusive Use: Aldourie Castle Estate - A 15 bedroom Highland castle & estate set in an idyllic woodland setting, offering formal reception facilities & a full range of country sports.