Testimonials
Just a few of the recent comments we have received from satisfied customers
"We would like to thank McKinlay Kidd for arranging a bespoke tour of the Scottish Highlands a an event to celebrate my parents' Diamond Wedding anniversary. The organisation and quality of the experience was excellent and we were greatly impressed. We would highly commend their services."
Chris - Milton Keynes
Island Odyssey
"The holiday was completely ‘hassle free’ including ferries and accommodation."
Ron - Essex
Islay Whisky Short Break
"A truly wonderful experience!"
Cathie - South Africa
Isles of Contrast
"A brilliant introduction to Scotland, having the ferries sorted out was great. "
Caroline - Bideford
Mull – Week of Wildlife
"After 2 months I am so enthusiastic and excited whenever I see photo’s taken and think about my fabulous Mull experience, many thanks to you and your team. "
Les D - Suffolk
Mull - Week of Wildlife
"Julie was incredibly helpful, everything in terms of planning went well."
Jackie - Horton Heath
Mull Wildlife Experience
The standard of presentation both on the website and the literature was well above average.
Wendy - Guernsey
Outer Hebrides Hopscotch
Many thanks for arranging superb weather throughout the holiday!
Peter & Valerie - Isle of Man
Outer Hebrides and Skye
Would have changed absolutely nothing – not even the weather (Superb)!
Emma and Catherine – Edinburgh
Speyside Whisky Break
I cannot fault McKinlay Kidd on a thoroughly professional and personal service, all of which helped make the trip such a success. You do Scotland very proud indeed.
David S. - Bromley Kent
Steam Trains and Wildlife
Everything was perfectly planned.
Mrs W Leatherhead - Surrey
Treasured Islands
We were very impressed with your efficiency and the literature and information the company produced.
Anna - Edinburgh
West Highland Line Experience
I found McKinlay Kidd very helpful – going out of their way to make sure I got the holiday I wanted. I was very impressed.
Christine - Alton, Hampshire
West Highland Line to Skye – (Gift)
Thank you for arranging our super trip to Skye, we hand a wonderful time, with lovely weather, hotels and food. Your organisation was first class. Thanks to you and our daughter for such a wonderful time.
Mrs V - Jersey
Tailor-made – Mull, Skye, Lewis
A 1st class service.
Michael and Christine - Ledbury Herefordshire
Tailor-made – Tour of Scotland
Loved everything we saw and experienced in Scotland – Both Hazel and Mr Kidd were very helpful.
Margaret Irvine - Cornwall
Tailor-made – Seafood Trail
You were great, even coping with our need to change dates after a family bereavement. All the hotels complimented Robert and team for genuinely getting to know their hotels and locality.
Ronnie – Wiltshire
Tailor-made – Speyside, Skye and Oban
Everything just fell into place, we also stopped at places you suggested along the way – well worth stopping. We couldn’t put this package together myself. You certainly found some beautiful places
Andrew and Jane – Powys, Vale of Glamorgan
Tailor-made – Tour of Scotland
Outstanding – the route and Robert’s choices were excellent.
Tom G - Cambs
Tailor-made – Inverness, Skye and Orkney
The itinerary, directions, hotel choices – everything was perfect and easy.
Charles and Susan – Ontario Canada
Tailor-made – Seafood Trail & Whisky
Really good to talk to knowledgeable staff who arranged great accommodations.
Mrs J Simpson - Wiltshire
Tailor-made - Islands (Gigha, Islay & Colonsay)
Excellent, your personal care and attention adds much to the experience. All hotels also spoke highly of you too.
Valerie - Chorley, Lancs
Tailor-made – Mull & Argyll
One had the feeling that it really mattered to the company that one had an excellent experience throughout.
Judith – Spalding, Lincs
Tailormade - Mini Cooper tour
Very prompt communication, very friendly and would certainly book with you again.
Jon Harrod - Bristol
Islay
"We thoroughly enjoyed our tailor-made trip. We would be very happy to trust your recommendations of hotels and travel arrangements again – it all made for a stress free, relaxing, memorable holiday."
Joanna – Edinburgh
Mull Wildlife Experience
"Thank you so much, we had an excellent holiday which met all our expectations. We absolutely fell in love with Mull – the weather helped but it was fantastic – thanks again."
Mike & Chelle – Burton-on-Trent
Tailor-made – Mull, Inverness & Orkney
"We had no rain and a lot of sunshine which I put down to excellent management! – Thanks for a memorable trip."
Bob & Shirley – Hampshire
Tailor-made – Edinburgh & the highlands
"The itinerary you prepared for us was perfect. I have recommended McKinlay Kidd to others who are considering travelling to Scotland. Hopefully you’ll be hearing from us again in the not too distant future for another trip – wishing we were still in Scotland!"
Eileen & Meg – Virginia USA
Whale Watching short break
"Found the itinerary you provided helpful in terms of the practicalities and the recommendations – A big thank you."
Pam – Derbyshire
The Orkney Taster
"Thank you for organising our trip, it went very smoothly and we enjoyed every minute of it. Even the sun was shining!"
Jamie – Lancashire
Edinburgh & Highlands Explorer
"Thank you so much! – We never would have found these lovely places without you. We had an amazing time.
Eric & Abby - Ohio USA
Tailor-made – Trossachs, Skye, Highlands
"Thank you for opening our eyes to Scotland. There are so many other places to see in the country Please keep in touch so we can plan another trip using your guidance."
Susan & Adrian – Nottingham
Colonsay
"Thank you all so much for everything that made our weekend so special. It could have been a disaster (...their flight was late and they missed the ferry..) but your quick thinking and brilliant staff turned it in to a lifetime memory!"
Lindsey – Grand Cayman
An Island Odyssey
"Thank you very much for arranging such a wonderful trip. Each hotel has been friendly, welcoming and with such wonderful food that we really feel that we have discovered an entirely differently Scotland."
Geoff – East Yorks
Barra & West Highland Line Experience
"We were amazed by the beautiful beaches of Barra and the friendliness of the people, followed by the beauty of the highlands and the wonderful people. The hotels were really comfortable and we looked forward to meal times. Thank you for arranging such a memorable holiday, and we will undoubtedly be in touch with you and your company at some other time in the future."
Mrs R – Herts.
Tailor-made – Touring Scotland
"Robert – Thank you for the arrangements, your ideas of places to visit – excellent."
David Derbyshire
Colonsay, Islay & Gigha
"This year the whole experience has been brilliant. It would be very hard to choose a favourite part. All the hotels were super, the food good and the staff so welcoming. Thank you again for organising our holiday. We look forward to our next holiday with McKinlay Kidd."
Susan & John - South Tyneside
West Highland Line Experience
"My husband had wanted to do this trip for many years and this was his 60th birthday present from me. He rated it one of his best ever gifts."
Sandra – Helensburgh
Luxury Island Break
"Thank you Robert for spending time on a Saturday morning to organise our last minute booking. Much appreciated."
Alon & May – Anglesey
An Island Odyssey
"Many thanks for the excellent itinerary. All worked out perfectly – A wonderful holiday."
Sally – Kent
Classic Car Tour of the Highlands
"The holiday you organised for us was excellent –Thank you – absolutely loved Scotland and had a great time."
Linda – Potters Bar
Classic Car tour for a group.
"We only arrived home (Luxembourg) last night and I just wanted you to know that we all thoroughly enjoyed our holiday in Scotland. Your organisation was excellent. The hotels were all superb and seemed to get better each time we moved. We were all very agreeably surpised that the food was superb. I thought your advice on routes and places to visit was very good and we did find some other places to visit as well. I will have no hesitation in reccomending you to friends or anyone else that contemplates visiting Scotland in the future."
Geoffrey, Luxembourg
Tailormade holiday
"Many thanks for preparing our Scottish itinerary back in August. We had a wonderful few days, stayed in some beautiful accommodation, met lots of welcoming folk and saw so much amazing scenery. It was a first visit, but hopefully not our last - there's so much more to be seen!"
Elizabeth & Robert, Victoria, Australia.
Tailormade holiday
"I just wanted to let you know that I had a wonderful time in Scotland and your itinerary was perfect, and all the directions and instructions were complete and no mishaps happened."
Mary, USA
Romantic Hideaways
"A big big thanks for a wonderfully planned route - the attention to detail and the selection of hotels was absolutely excellent (we even saw the seals on Bute!)- will definitely be recommending your service and will most probably be booking up again!"
Robert, London
Tailormade short break
"Thank you so much for everything. The weekend was absolutely superb. We enjoyed ourselves immensely!! I am sure you will hear from us again."
Fredrika (Switzerland)
Tailormade holiday on public transport
"The overall custom holiday was exceptional. You did a fine job and we appreciate your help in putting our desires together into a wonderful package."
John and Kathryn Vance USA
Tailormade holiday
"We are back and the trip was wonderful; we owe you so many thanks. I am very impressed with the smoothness of all the transitions and particularly with the very high calibre and lovely quality of the places you arranged for us to stay. ....... The food all three places was delightful, many remarkable tastes, serious wine lists, not one bad choice in the lot. We all had a very good time, with just a very slight lemon-zest of family dynamics, which is a very good outcome for three depleted people flying, driving and exploring for a week."
Sarah New York, USA
Private Island and Jaguar E-type
"I would just like to say that we had a fabulous holiday. The Jaguar E-type was great and the countryside fabulous. ….. Thanks a lot for all your help – impeccable service and I will certainly be recommending you to friends."
Caroline, Belgium
"Thank you so much, we had an excellent holiday which met all our expectations."
Michelle & Mike Burton on Trent
"A note of thanks to you for arranging our Scottish tour so capably. We had a most interesting time both in Mull and Orkney and your choice of hotels was excellent. We had no rain and a lot of sunshine which again I put down to your excellent management. (!)"
Bill & Shirley Hants
"We had a most enjoyable time in Scotland and I would like to thank you for the excellent way you arranged everything."
Gisella, Guernsey
"All worked like clockwork – very impressed with McKinlay Kidd service."
Hilary Essex
"Whole trip was great – was wonderful not to have to organise anything ourselves and relax."
Trudy Perthshire
"Thank you for your very efficient, helpful & informative service."
Susan, Bradford
" Your customer service is excellent! We really saw Scotland differently. Will go back for a highland tour at some point in the future. We’ll definitely recommend you to friends. You make your customers feel special and being looked after individually. Good job!"
Yen-Ting, London
"I just wanted to let you know what a wonderful time my mother and I had in Scotland. It was beautiful, the people were great and best of all--because of your attention to detail and arrangements--everything went wonderfully!!! All of the places we stayed were beautiful, the people at the Inns and B&B's were helpful and so nice and the food was delicious. I just can’t thank you enough. The arrangements you made and the ease of all the logistics made our trip so easy and therefore relaxing. What a wonderful time all-around!"
Michelle from California, USA
"Robert, we had an absolutely wonderful break. All the preparations and information sent to us was really helpful."
Clare from St Peter, Jersey
"The whole experience was excellent – The remoteness was what we were looking for and the service from McKinlay Kidd was excellent! Thanks!!"
SW from Gloucester
"I would like to add that all the staff at McKinlay Kidd have been extremely helpful and kind. We have appreciated all the organization and information provided efficiently on our behalf. Thank you."
Helen from West Yorks
"Exploring hidden places, lack of crowds and traffic was absolute pleasure."
Mr P & Ms H from Northants"
Thanks for organizing such a fantastic, memorable holiday for us! I’ve already passed on info to friends who want to use you next year."
Elizabeth from Notts
"Thank you for sorting a wonderful experience for us both. We will be back to Scotland and the Western Isles soon! "
PW from Bath
"Robert, thank you for a wonderful trip... Scotland and its people were overwhelmingly beautiful and I can't imagine how anything could have been planned any better. I plan to contact the hotels individually thanking them for their fine hospitality and high quality service. Again, thank you so much."
Mark from Pittsburgh, PA, USA
"The people were all helpful and we loved the big open skies and empty roads." Mr & Mrs I from Keynsham
"(My favourite part of the holiday was) ...driving through Skye with the roof down and the sun beaming down – in October"
GD from Perth
"The holiday was all and more than we had hoped for, and I am very grateful to you...we couldn't have done the trip without your help. An unforgettable holiday. Thank you."
MS, London
"We gave McKinlay Kidd a very difficult brief - a family and dog friendly hotel on Mull in August - what we got was outstanding - beautiful hotel, great food and fantastic beach - we can't wait to go again!"
Mark from East Lothian
"Thank you so much. My husband had a great surprise and we both enjoyed our break immensely. you certainly fulfilled the criteria - good food, great scenery and a chance to see some wildlife."
Mrs D C. from Surrey
"As we reflected on our week we both agreed it would be one that would remain in our hearts and minds for years to come. We were grateful to have "found" you on the internet. Our experience with McKinlay Kidd from beginning to end was outstanding."
Lee from Texas USA
"It is not often that I write to companies following a holiday but both my partner and I really wanted to express our thanks for McKinlay Kidd's efforts in preparing such a fantastic itinerary for us...the hotels chosen were wonderful, exactly what we were looking for - great locations, superb hospitality, comfort and ..the food! I have not eaten so well (or so much) in years....We had such a wonderful holiday, and your itinerary was crucial to making that possible."
EC, UNICEF
"We had a great time! The scenery was amazing ' just wanted to say a HUGE THANK YOU ' I didn't think places like that existed in Scotland!"
Jacquie & David from Vancouver
"I have been very impressed with McKinlay Kidd's professional organisation and personal care, from when I first emailed an interest through to the finish (of the holiday) thank you!"
JM, Milton Keynes
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