McKinlay Kidd

McKinlay Kidd Award-winning specialist tour operator creating holidays across Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales & The Channel Islands.

Experts in tailor-made travel for over 22 years. McKinlay Kidd, launched in 2003 by husband and wife team Robert Kidd and Heather McKinlay, is dedicated to helping independently-minded visitors get the most out of their holiday. We started out in true small-business style in the dining room of our (then) Edinburgh home, and now employ a team of more than a dozen, mainly based at our office in cent

ral Glasgow. From day one, our principle has been that we won’t send you anywhere we haven’t been ourselves. Initially we focussed on helping our customers to see Scotland differently, with a range of creative holiday suggestions that could be tailored to specific requirements. We added Ireland in 2010, England in 2016, Wales in 2018 and most recently the Channel Islands on 2022. Heather is half-Scottish, half-English, while Robert is Irish, and between the two of us we have lived for at least 20 years in each country. We started the company because we wanted to help visitors see beyond the landscapes and tourist hotspots of these lands, whether of our birth (England and Ireland) or our present-day home (Scotland). That’s what we mean by holidays made differently.

McKinlay Kidd Q&A 💬❔We answer your questions about our new multi-country holiday, 'Highlights of Scotland & Ireland by R...
04/09/2026

McKinlay Kidd Q&A 💬❔

We answer your questions about our new multi-country holiday, 'Highlights of Scotland & Ireland by Rail Small Group Guided Tour' 🚂

Leave a comment below if there is anything else you want to know! 👇🗣️

03/09/2026

Autumn is the perfect time to discover somewhere new 🍂🌅🍁

Feel the crunch of the amber leaves under your feet on a woodland walk, roam around the pristine, empty beaches or perhaps cosy up with a real fire at a welcoming pub.

This is your chance to slow down and enjoy the tranquillity of your favourite destinations after the summer rush.

Book your Autumn getaway today with McKinlay Kidd!

02/09/2026

Your guide to requesting a tailor-made proposal with McKinlay Kidd. 📝

Step 1️⃣ Visit our website and click 'request a tailor-made proposal'
Step 2️⃣ Tell us all about your plans
Step 3️⃣ We receive your enquiry within seconds
Step 4️⃣ Your dedicated travel advisor creates a personalised itinerary
Step 5️⃣ You receive a holiday proposal that's tailored entirely to you

Ready to start planning?
Visit the McKinlay Kidd website and request your tailor-made proposal today.

26/08/2026

Glasgow or Gotham? 🦇🎬

Our latest blog explores the Hollywood films and TV shows that were actually filmed in…Scotland.

From Harry Potter and James Bond to Outlander, Marvel and more, discover the real locations and everything around them for yourself. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✨

Keep your eye out for the Batmobile…

Click the link in the bio to read the full blog!

25/08/2026

Walk with us on the mysterious Isle of Staffa, Scotland 📍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

Just a ferry ride from Oban, this evocative island is famous for its dramatic basalt columns, breathtaking scenery and incredible natural acoustics.

🏞️Keep an eye out for Staffa’s charasmatic puffins
✨Experience the magical and eerie Fingal’s Cave
⛅️Take in fantastic panoramic views across the Scottish coast

Get in touch today, and our travel experts can start planning your unforgetable trip to Scotland✈️

24/08/2026

When we receive a tailor-made enquiry, nothing is ever too out of the ordinary. 💭

Whether it's a visit to your ancestors' castle or driving a Morgan Super 3 car. Our team of travel experts match your pace, understands your interests and designs the kind of experience you’re looking for.

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Start planning your dream adventure by clicking the link in the bio!

You asked, we listened! 💬By popular demand, we are introducing our first-ever multi-country small group guided tour 🚂Hig...
21/08/2026

You asked, we listened! 💬

By popular demand, we are introducing our first-ever multi-country small group guided tour 🚂

Highlights of Scotland & Ireland by Rail Small Group Guided Tour✨

Blending breathtaking landscapes, fascinating stories and authentic local experiences, this unforgettable journey offers the very best of both nations.

For more details, get in touch with our travel experts today!

19/08/2026

Some journeys you can’t forget. ✨

Take your time driving from Shieldaig to Applecross and soak up the incredible scenery along the way. 🏔️

Ready for your next adventure? Book this week and start the countdown. ➡️Visit the link in the bio

We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Positive Impact Inbound Tour Operator Award as part of the national Scottish ...
18/08/2026

We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Positive Impact Inbound Tour Operator Award as part of the national Scottish Thistle Awards. ⭐

A fantastic achievement for the McKinlay Kidd team, and one we’re incredibly proud of.

Thank you to everyone who has supported us along the way. We will continue with our mission: creating holidays made differently in Scotland, Ireland, England, Wales & the Channel Islands.

Our fingers are crossed for November 🤞

Address

144 St Vincent Street
Glasgow
G25LQ

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441412609260

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