Our exclusive small group tours weave the best of history and vistas into grand journeys by rail and sea, accompanied throughout by your expert guide.
Book now for 2025 & 2026.
McKinlay Kidd has long been guided by a simple principle: We uncover. You discover. Our exclusive range of small group guided tours fulfil that promise in fresh and intriguing ways every day of your trip. You can enjoy fully escorted small group tours that weave together thoughtfully curated itineraries with the finest rail journeys, enabling you to explore beyond the end of the line in relaxed style.
We have focused on iconic elements of Scotland and Ireland in terms of both breath-taking landscapes and a rich history often played out in incredible settings – remote coastal headlands, magical islands, characterful historic towns or mysterious lochs and bogs.
If you’re looking for a longer guided tour where you can really to know the iconic sights, culture and history, our Best of Ireland or Best of Scotland by Rail Small Group Guided Tours may be for you. Due to the size of our groups – which range from 14-18 travellers, places for each tour are limited but this means that you can expect personal attention throughout from your expert McKinlay Kidd guide.
We also offer a carefully selected range of guided small group island tours in Scotland and the Channel Islands, for immersive experiences in places without a rail network.
