Travel your way, at your own pace with our self-guided holidays
With more people looking for travel that feels flexible, immersive and thoughtfully planned, there’s never been a better time to explore the UK and Ireland.
Our self guided holidays are designed to help you experience more of these remarkable places, from island hopping in the Outer Hebrides to the dramatic stretches of the North Coast 500. These are journeys that offer a true sense of escape, with the freedom to explore at your own pace.
Our self-guided holidays offer the perfect combination of independence, flexibility and support. Whilst you won’t have a guide physically with you in person, you’ll have your own tailored itinerary with the full details of your trip.
What’s more? Our expert team is just a phone call, text, or email away at any point in your travels; you’re never truly alone.
A tailored itinerary with plenty of flexibility
We're contactable 24/7 throughout your trip
Personalised trip recommendations
Your trip planned exactly how you want it
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Tailor-made Holidays
Why McKinlay Kidd?
- Everything we recommend has been tried and tested by us
- Itineraries designed to help you explore beyond the tourist spots
- Hand-picked guides, for stories and insights that only locals would know
- Stay in carefully-selected, family-owned accommodation
- Meet and engage with local people
- Your trip planned exactly how you want it
- Personal - human - point of contact from start to finish
- Specialists on hand to help plan the finer details
- Ask us anything you want to, any time you want to
- We're contactable 24/7 throughout your trip
- Create your perfect trip, individually designed and booked for you
- It's fully flexible - want to add extra nights, activities or tours? No problem
- Let us know about any specific requirements and we'll do our utmost to accommodation
- Personalised recommendations, created for you and your trip
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
The holiday was extremely enjoyable. The accommodation chosen was excellent and the information provided was very helpful.
– Margaret, Tasmania, Australia
The unique environment on the islands was extremely interesting…we really loved the historical sites.
– Merryl & Trevor, Perth, Australia
Every day we looked forward to a stay in a lovely place with a warm welcome, the scenery was breathtaking.