Let us know what's on your dream list and we'll use our local knowledge to tailor-make a trip just for you across the UK, Ireland & the Channel Islands ✈️👋
We love unique holiday suggestions at McKinlay Kidd, tell us what inspires you and leave the rest up to us.
Whether you want to trace back your family history and visit a fabled ancestral home, visit your favourite film location or sample a dram of whisky at the distillery where it's crafted - let us design a trip that caters to your interests.
With 21 years of tailor-made travel experience, we use our local on-the-ground expertise to plan to bring your ideal McKinlay Kidd trip to life 🥃🏰👑
Get in touch today and start the holiday planning for 2024 or 2025: https://www.mckinlaykidd.com/tailor-made-enquiry/ 💻
Are you a lover of all things wildlife? 🐬🐾
Whether you're looking to travel to Scotland, England or Ireland - let us help you to encounter some magnificent creatures in the dramatic wilderness.
📍 The Isle of Mull on Scotland's West Coast boasts one of the most diverse Eco-systems in Britain. It’s home to a range of wildlife from dolphins and otters to golden eagles, white-tailed eagles and majestic red deer. You might even spot minke whales!
📍The rocky Farne Islands situated just off the coast of Northumberland, host around 23 species of seabird and boast the largest breeding colony of Atlantic seals in England.
📍Rathlin Island, off Northern Ireland's Causeway Coast, is a breeding ground for seabirds in the summer. You may even have the chance to get a close up of the comical clown-faced puffins.
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Puffin season has arrived once again 🐧
From April to July the puffin makes a return to its land-based home, nesting near the UK shorelines. 🌊
Getting close to a puffin is an unforgettable moment. Find a sheltered spot close to the colony and experience the bustling atmosphere as puffins - also known as sea parrots - gather around you.
The question is where do you have the best chance of spotting these comical seabirds? 👀
They are known to arrive on the soaring cliffs of Shetland and Orkney as well as the islands to the west of Mull every year. Early in the season you can find them flocking to the sea, forming groups - known as 'rafts'.
Whether you're a bird watcher, nature fanatic or simply want to witness puffin season for yourself, pack your walking boots, contact us for the inside track and get on the lookout for these whimsical little characters.
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Sunset on Lough Ree
Catch a dramatic sunset after a day of exploring and witness the changing light and atmosphere in some of the most tranquil settings 🌅
📍 Lough Ree, Ireland
Outer Hebrides Small Group Tour
Video sent in from our recent Outer Hebrides Guided Small Group Tour departure. Beautiful Luskentyre beach in the sunshine 🏖☀️
Keem Bay, Achill Island
Footage of beautiful Keem Bay, tucked into the scenic coast of Achill Island. The strand is a dramatic crescent of golden sand and aquamarine-tinted waters which are sure to leave you speechless 🏖
Catch a sunset on a road trip
Founder and Director, Robert Kidd, is passionate about cars and seeking out the very best places to drive for spectacular scenery 🚗
There is nothing quite like the feeling of exhilaration that comes with hitting the open road. The combination of hidden detours you can take, and being able to stop and experience moments like this one, make for an unforgettable holiday experience 🌄
You'll be provided with plenty of recommendations to make the most of superb driving routes and uncover hidden gems along the way. Learn more about our driving holidays in the UK & Ireland ➡ www.mckinlaykidd.com/roberts-road-trips/
Walking along the Irish coastline
There is so much coastline to explore in Ireland, including the delights of wild and wonderful Donegal 🥾⛰
Here you can find St John's Point Lighthouse, which dates back to 1831. It's one of 65 lighthouses around the Irish coast which are still operated today 💡
Finding Serenity in Shetland
Check out this video from Keira's recent adventure in Shetland ✈️▶️
If this has inspired you to plan your next trip, find out more about Shetland on our website ➡ https://www.mckinlaykidd.com/scotland/shetland/
🟣 20th Anniversary Competition - Honourable Mention 🎉
📷 Shirley Edwards, Sheep race, NC500
"With McKinlay Kidd we have had several very different and interesting holidays, but few days as funny as when we joined an impromptu sheep race! We were enjoying the North Coast 500 on the quiet roads between Gairloch and Ullapool when we encountered these ladies who wanted to race us down the hill. The beautiful shoreline is part of Loch Ewe, of course" 🐑
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Dolphin Spotting Isle of Mull
Dolphin spotting off the Isle of Mull 🐬
The chances of spotting magnificent creatures like these increase enormously in the company of our carefully chosen, local wildlife experts. Our adept guides understand the habits and habitat of the creatures that share the beautiful places they live and work in. They know where – and when – to look, giving you the very best possible opportunity of a thrilling sight 👀
Learn more about our wildlife holidays ➡ https://www.mckinlaykidd.com/wildlife-holidays/
Puffins billing
"Puffins ‘billing’ - part of the important business of reacquainting with significant others after a long winter alone bobbing about on the open ocean!" 📷 Turus Mara
In the company of our adept wildlife guides, you have the best possible opportunity of spotting magnificent creatures in their natural habitats. Discover our wildlife holidays ➡ https://bit.ly/3K45CqH 🦅 🐬
Take a moment to appreciate the turquoise waters of Luskentyre beach 📍 Isle of Harris, Outer Hebrides 🏖
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Swan and cygnets spotted on the river bank
Swan and cygnets spotted by our Marketing Executive Keira on a walk along the River Leven in Scotland 🦢
Join Our Team at McKinlay Kidd
📣 Do you share our passion for travel in the UK & Ireland? Do you fancy joining our award-winning team here at McKinlay Kidd?
We are always on the lookout for new talent and welcome any speculative applications. We also have a number of exciting opportunities live on our website. Find out more here ➡ https://www.mckinlaykidd.com/join-our-team/
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Puffins on the Isle of Lunga | Wildlife holidays
"General puffin business and activity on Lunga in the Treshnish Isles" 😍
📷 Fantastic video from Turus Mara
A flying visit to the Outer Hebrides
As promised, here is the video from Keira's recent adventure in the Outer Hebrides ✈️▶️ Check out what she got up to on the Isles of Lewis and Harris. Tag a travel companion you'd love to explore the Outer Hebrides with 👇😍
If this has inspired you to plan your next adventure, find out more about the Outer Hebrides on our website ➡ https://bit.ly/3uVFdDw
Dolphin spotting near the Isle of Skye
Fantastic video capturing some dolphins during a crossing to the Isle of Skye 😍🐬
This was taken by Tricia W. on a small group tour. You can learn more about McKinlay Kidd escorted holidays here ➡️ https://bit.ly/3tStlld
Join our Team | McKinlay Kidd
Do you share our passion for travel in the UK & Ireland? Do you fancy joining our award-winning team here at McKinlay Kidd?
We have a number of exciting new opportunities available. You can also get in touch with speculative applications. Find out more ➡ https://www.mckinlaykidd.com/join-our-team/
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The Hatrack in the snow
The McKinlay Kidd office looking lovely in the Glasgow snowfall this morning 🌨️❄️