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At McKinlay Kidd, we’re passionate about Scotland and are dedicated to helping independently-minded visitors find the perfect holiday. We offer an eclectic range of self-drive, fly-drive and car-free holidays to the Outer Hebrides, ranging from taster trips to longer holidays, slower in nature - all of which can be adjusted to suit your individual requirements. You may also contact us for a unique tailor-made proposal, perfect for celebratory trips and special occasions.
We work with a range of carefully-selected small hotels and guest houses as well as local guides, ensuring your holiday experience is as memorable as it gets. Grappling with ferry timetables across the Western Isles is a daunting task – which is where we come in! Before your departure, you will received a personalised holiday pack with full guidance on your self-guided trip, including suggestions on what to see and where to dine, as well as thorough driving directions. Everything we recommend has been personally tried and tested by a member of our team. All holidays offer 100% consumer protection.
Our unique approach at McKinlay Kidd has won awards – we have been awarded AITO’s ‘Tour Operator of the Year’ in 2019 (Bronze), 2018 (Bronze) and 2016 (Gold), plus “Best Specialist Tour Operator’ by Telegraph Travel in 2017. Most importantly however, our approach has won the hearts of customers. We would love to help you plan an unforgettable trip to the Outer Hebrides.
Common Seals can be found in small numbers and usually present themselves on the rocks.
This ferry route runs from Eriskay to the north end of Barra. White-tailed eagles, golden…
Stations of the Cross Interesting climb, following these images.© Copyright Barbara Carr…
Bonnie Prince Charlie first stepped foot on Scottish soil on this beach on 23rd July…
Photograph © David Wilson
In the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Johnny,…
This pink and white, striped funnel-shaped flower is found only here in the Outer Hebrides
Prince Charles Edward Stuart's first landfall in Scotland was on the Island of Eriskay on…
Platanthera bifolia
This delicate coloured orchid, becoming quite rare, can be found at …
Photograph © David Wilson
In the book, The Lewis Man, two teenage brothers, Peter and…
Eriskay Shop is a friendly Community Shop at the heart of the community. We sell local…
This is the only standing stone of any size still erect on Barra.
Constructed by the islanders themselves under the guidance of Fr. Allan McDonald using…