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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 Shetland is beautiful - a surprise around every turn. The sunsets were particularly magic...completely inspiring. Hilda, Dublin, Ireland The visit to Shetland and Fair Island has been one of the most interesting trips I ever had. Eldad & Eliza, Haifa, Israel Shetland is a very special place to discover. The landscape is just beautiful…every day was a new surprise. Marja & Henry, Nieuwerkerk, Netherlands 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 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 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 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 We had a fabulous time on Mull and it fully lived up to our expectations regarding wildlife. Richard, West Yorkshire, England A wonderful experience with amazing guides who really knew their stuff. Sue & Jonathan, Aylesbury, England 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 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 scenery was fantastic and the hotels booked were wonderful. We also enjoyed the day spent with our personal guide. Susan & David, Lancashire, England 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 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 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 Thoroughly enjoyed the holiday - fabulous part of the country. Jill & Chris, Alnwick, England 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 The organisation of the holiday was perfect. The hotels were classy and comfortable. Overall it was a memorable and enjoyable experience. Mallyan & Damian, Luxembourg 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 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 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 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 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 The holiday was perfectly organised. A bunch of heartfelt thanks. Francesca & Robert, Hamilton, Scotland This was a really amazing experience. My favorite part was definitely the actual landing on the sandy beach. Jeannine, Virginia, USA It was just magical from start to finish! Catherine & David, West Yorkshire, England Well organised, first class accommodation, lovely hosts and delicious food. Louise, Ayrshire, Scotland 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 It more than met expectations, the itinerary worked like a dream and the accommodation was perfect. Brid, London, England Most enjoyable holiday where we lost all sense of time! Claire & Robert, Derbyshire, England 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 Excellent choice of varied accommodation, a wonderful journey, beautiful scenery. Peter, West Yorkshire, England 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 Fabulous, awesome, fantastic. Everything from start to finish was truly wonderful. Barry & Jennifer, Cumbria, England Everything worked a treat and we were blessed with lovely weather! Nancy, North Yorkshire, England The holiday was extremely enjoyable - the accommodation chosen was excellent and the information provided was very helpful. Margaret, Tasmania, Australia A brilliant short break. Dublin is a wonderful, exciting and friendly city. John, Hexham, England I cannot imagine touring Scotland any other way now that we have had our experience with your company. Leslie, Alabama, USA Made a fast moving trip so much less stressful - from the first B&B to the last taxi to the airport in Dublin! Gayle, Alabama, USA 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 An excellent trip all round. The right mix of places and things to do. Mark & Brenda, South Africa 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 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 'Walking with the Romans' guided walk was a brilliant day out. Derek, Kent, England We've never had a holiday like this before, but I think we are guaranteed to do it again! Andrew & Isobel, Kent, England 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 Well planned: an excellent 'taster' for the area. We thoroughly enjoyed it! John, Cambridgeshire, England The whole experience on both islands from the hosts & accommodation to the actual islands was an amazing experience for us & we will never forget it. Keith, Manchester, England We were very pleased with the combination of being on our own & having things arranged for us to ensure we saw the best that the area had to offer. Sarah & Robert, Chicago, USA Fantastic holiday. Wildlife safari with Steve was absolutely brilliant. He was knowledgeable and took us to some magnificent places! Jean & Michael, Bedford, England We felt that the entire process was well organised and professional. We would happily recommend your company to friends and family. Good job! Nigel & Emma Harvey, Norfolk, England Thank you so much for organising our trip to Ireland. We wouldn't have travelled there without your help. Jenny C, Chichester Hamish did a great job. Lovely hotels, everything worked like clockwork! David & Margaret, Lancashire Have already recommended you! Overall very well organised and made everything stress free, will definitely book again, hopefully to Barra! Ian & Bernadette, Uxbridge 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 What a brilliant time! Recommended your services to other guests.
Richard, Doncaster 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 We felt the planning that went into the holiday regarding our crossings was excellent so thank you for that. Lester & Penelope, Milton Keynes 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 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 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 Excellent advice given on itinerary, wee personal touches and suggestions. Our holiday was worry free thanks to you. Peter & Marie, Quebec, Canada We really enjoyed our visit...rugged coastline, lush valleys, barren hills and of course the wonderful Irish hospitality. Bernard & Mary, Suffolk Great accommodation, clear instructions and good recommendations about what to see and do.
Jane & Mark, Northampton, England 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 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 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 Everything worked like clockwork. Suggestions were useful. Personnel prior to trip were very efficient.
Serge, Lower Austria Everything was wonderful - food, accommodation, people and lucky for us the weather. We will certainly be recommending you.
Diane & Roger, Tasmania, Australia I was very impressed with McKinlay Kidd. Your choice of hotels and distilleries to visit were first class. Thank you!
Gary, Lazio, Italy 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 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 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 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 McKinlay Kidd took care of everything. We did not have to worry about a thing.
Kathleen & Robert, Galashiels, Scotland Perfect. Wonderful service and experience from beginning to end. The information provided in advance was very helpful and accurate.
Janet, John & Marion, London, England I would recommend this trip to anyone and everyone . Every single aspect made this trip so very special and memorable.
Malcolm & Catherine, Airdrie, Scotland Very impressed with the service, the pack and the chosen accommodation. Ian & Anne, Fife, Scotland We enjoyed a wonderful break away. June Marie & Roger, Nottinghamshire, England 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 Pleased that we left the organisation of ferries and hotels to you rather than tackling it ourselves.
John & Anne, Aberdeen Everything worked very well, we enjoyed the whole trip. We tried many of the things recommended by Robert. Gunhild & Svenning, Odder, Denmark We loved it! This was the trip of a lifetime, and we have nothing but happy memories! Everything was amazing. Lara & William , Texas, USA 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 Everything went like clockwork. Excellent accommodation. Stephen & Carol, Gwynedd, Wales 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 Every place Robert recommended was well worth seeing. We have been raving about our holiday, before and after. Karen & Duncan, Argyll, Scotland 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 Generally speaking, this was an outstanding experience for us.
James & Julie, British Columbia, Canada Really well organised...fabulous scenery and lovely friendly people. Thank you for the memories. Especially the flight from Barra - unforgettable! Roger & Linda, Essex, England The holiday was very well organized as usual. I was able to get a good impression of Orkney life.
Robert Walls, Stafford, England 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 One of the most memorable/enjoyable holidays we have experienced. A no-fuss organisation interested in their customers. Fred & Eunice, Sandford, England 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 Everything ran like clockwork so a big thank you. A really lovely holiday.
Judy & David, Derby, England Exceeded our expectations…put together with care and insight. We followed many of the recommendations and were not disappointed.
Gillian & Leslie, St Helens, England 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 Hotels and guides were all excellent. Charles & Jennifer, Middlesex, England Lovely break - beautiful island and the people were all very nice.
Julia & Linda, Hertfordshire, England 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 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 Couldn't fault you - from enquiry to booking & info pack.
Matthew and Jeannette, Redditch, England We loved the hotels and the itinerary. Excellent recommendations!
Otavio & Marta, Sao Paulo, Brazil 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 Standard of accommodation superb and we had a really enjoyable, restful holiday. McKinlay Kidd service exemplary.
Sue & Kevin, Guiting Power, England The tips for where to visit during each day's journey were relevant and useful. Everything was perfectly arranged. Stephen & Eleanore, Hagenback, Germany Great information pack provided. Clear instructions and good places to see.
Robert & Paula, Hampshire, England You were all so responsive to my many emails. Excellent service, knowledge and care. I'd recommend you highly Catherine & Gerry, South Carolina, USA Well organized, good information, staff were helpful and courteous. Helen & George, Ontario, Canada Excellent accommodation and food. Lovely locations of guest houses. We appreciated the holiday pack more than we thought we would. Jane & Geoffrey, Cambridgeshire, England 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 Loved the choice of accommodation, loved the food, and above all loved the Highlands, stunning!
Julie & Tim, London, England So well planned. The whole holiday went like clockwork. Thank you McKinlay Kidd for arranging such a wonderful adventure.
Edward & Annette, Victoria, Australia The holiday was everything we would have wished for.
Caroline, Stratford-upon-Avon, England Clear understanding of the detail. Created a sense of personal commitment to the success of the tour. Andrew & Elizabeth, Sydney, Australia All of the places you recommended were beautiful and interesting. Diane & Julian, Surrey We have never had a holiday where everything is covered in such detail - we could not fault the service. Anthony & Elizabeth, Nottingham, England The memories we have are unforgettable. Alexander & Olesya, Massachusetts, USA 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 The holiday was brilliantly arranged. Kate & Nigel, Lincolnshire, England A well organised holiday which gave us an excellent flavour of Scotland.
Denise & Geoff, Peterborough 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 Excellent itinerary and very detailed information and directions. Jo & Tony, Nottingham, England Everything went like clockwork. All the wildlife experiences were excellent and very different. We had a wonderful time! Joan, Stockton-on-Tees, England Blessed with great weather... wonderful experience...the accommodation you booked for us was excellent. We truly loved it all.
Colin & Elizabeth, Coldstream, Scotland 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 Scenery...spectacular, countryside pretty, villages charming. We loved the friendliness of the Irish people and felt welcome wherever we went.
Diane & Roderick, London You start to involuntarily say "wow!" every couple of miles...my three-day dream. Matthew Bell, Article for The Independent Thank you for making our holiday, and my first time to Scotland, truly memorable and enjoyable Michael & Tracey, Auckland, New Zealand 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 Great organisation. We really benefited from your recommendations on what to see and do.
Anke & Roger, Geneva Super holiday expertly organised by Mckinlay Kidd. Will use again without hesitation.
Keith & Janet, Carlisle As efficient as always. Your selection of accomodation is always top class.
Robert, Stafford 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 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 Tailored to our requirements and time. Excellent suggestions.
Janet & Terry, Suffolk Wonderful accommodations with great food and really nice hosts. Beautiful scenery along the train rides.
Carol & Brian, Victoria, Canada 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 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 A very good holiday that we will remember for a long time.
Magnus & Annika, Uppsala, Sweden All ran like clockwork. Thank you. Laurel & Susannah, Dorset 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 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 A thoroughly enjoyable and well put together Scotland break. David & Gina, London The Martini lesson was a great touch
Michael & Daniel (no, not that one...), Kent Car fabulous...hotel magnificent...speed boat exciting. The only disappointment was that my husband didn't turn into Daniel Craig! Stephanie Travelling through Glen Coe with the roof down, in the sunshine, was magical. Judith & John, Aberdeenshire 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 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 An excellent holiday. Recommendations were useful. The standard of the 'attractions' was higher than expected. Nigel & Jane, Dorset Flawless service. All the arrangements made by your company fell into place and left us worry-free. Nothing was left undone. Emma & Catherine, Edinburgh The personal service was great and the choices of trips were perfect. Sheila, Hull, England We've been away three times with McKinlay Kidd now and each time the holiday has been excellent. Iris & Jim, Sunderland, England My wife, children and I had a wonderful time. We were surprised and delighted. Everything worked perfectly. Paul & family, London, England
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