Scottish Island Hopping
There's a deliciously old-fashioned thrill to touring the Scottish islands - discovering the varying character and charm of each.
Scottish Island Hopping Inspiration
Discover the empty wide sandy beaches and wild landscapes of the Outer Hebrides, experience the unique thrill of landing on Barra's Cockle Strand.
Marvel at the soaring mountains and sense of history on the Isle of Skye or hop over to neighbouring Raasay with its fantastic distillery.
Seek out wonderful wildlife habitats, both on-shore and off-shore, of the Isle of Mull. Perhaps even go whale-watching off Scotland's West Coast.
Find out why Arran is dubbed Scotland in miniature, boasting ancient history, dramatic mountains, plus whisky, beer and crafts.
Slow down and enjoy the gentler, remote peace of our wee islands, such as the Atlantic Twins of Coll & Tiree.
Enjoy a dram or several on Islay, with its nine distilleries (though we keep losing count) and whisky galore.
Venture north to the very different Scottish islands of Orkney and Shetland, with their history and culture very much Norse in origin.
Scottish island hopping brings a sense of growing excitement as you lean over the stern, watching one isle shrink from view in your ferry’s wake, and wondering what undiscovered pleasures the next will hold as it gradually looms into shape on the horizon.
Grappling with route planning and ferry timetables, however, is not for the fainthearted. That’s where McKinlay Kidd comes in. We not only know the Scottish islands inside out, but also the ferry and flight timetables, so we can work out the best combinations and timings to ensure you get the most out of your Scottish island adventure. We also hand-pick the accommodation, concentrating on smaller, usually family-run places, where you will really get an authentic flavour of local island life.
Browse the website for ideas of holidays featuring the many and varied Scottish islands then let us know which appeal most to your sense of adventure, we’ll put together a proposal based on your specific requirements. After you book your holiday, we’ll share a detailed set of recommendations of our favourite things to see and do throughout the Scottish islands – many of them well off-the-beaten track.
Bear in mind that many of the islands are quite remote and undeveloped – there is not abundant accommodation at every turn so we recommend booking ahead.
Seeing the contrasts between the islands. How unspoilt it was and the tranquility was a trip highlight. Lynda & Michael - Chippenham
