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- Operator
- McKinlay Kidd
- Explorer
- Curated to ignite your sense of adventure
- Group Tour
- Join a group and forge lifelong friendships
- Fully Guided
- An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
- Guided in English
- Group Size 6 - 18
- Age range 18 to 85
Places You’ll See
Highlights
- Dine with fellow travelers in Glasgow
- Ride the train around Loch Lomond
- Visit the historic Urquhart Castle ruins
- Travel on the Jacobite steam train
- Explore Skye with a local guide
Itinerary
- Introduction
- Day 1 Glasgow
- Day 2 Fort Augustus
- Day 3 Fort Augustus
- Day 4 Isle of Skye
- Day 5 Isle of Skye
- Day 6 Inverness
- Day 7 Edinburgh
What's Included
- Accommodation
- Guide
- Meals
- Additional Services
- Transport
- Free eSIMTourRadar offers the lead traveler (the person who booked) a free 1GB eSIM for the trip. The eSIM is redeemable only through the TourRadar app 72 hours before departure.
What's Not Included
- Flights
- Insurance
- Additional Services
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Operated by
McKinlay Kidd
Number of tours
6
Age Range
18 to 85 years old
Response time
within 1 day
Founded in 2003, McKinlay Kidd specialise in holidays made differently in...
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- Overall RatingExcellent
- ItineraryExcellent
- GuideExcellent
- TransportExcellent
- AccommodationExcellent
- FoodExcellent
KB· July 22nd, 2024Ciaran was an excellent guide. However, guide doesn't cover everything he did for our trip. We were wanting someone to help take out the stress of driving and finding activities, Ciaran went above and brought the entire experience of visiting Scotland to a personal level. My wife and I never had a care about what we were going to do and were never rushed at sites. Every stop/side trip felt like living another chapter in the story of Scotland. There was time to experience the places we visited, but never so long that we felt we had seen it all. Ciaran even made the 'adventure' of a rail strike feel like an opportunity to see more things off the beaten path. We wanted to take him home with us, to meet the rest of our family. Whenever I think of Scotland, I will also remember Ciaran as the man who's love for his country is too big not to share.Show moreTrip date: July 2024- GBGretchen Claudia· July 4th, 2024Tour guide Ciaran and bus driver Karen were both great!!! All the sites were well planned and various. The places we stayed were very nice and the food was delicious.Show moreTrip date: May 2024
- EEEVELINE· May 13th, 2024Excellent itinerary at a time of year that captured highlights without the crowds , would definitely recommend as would our wonderfully well informed guide who made history come alive in a fun but sensitive wayShow moreTrip date: May 2024
- Nanda· August 8th, 2023The tour guide Andrew was so knowledgeable !!...Show moreTrip date: July 2023
- JTJill· October 17th, 2022Fabulous tour guide and drivers, beautiful...Show more
McKinlay Kidd commented on this reviewDear Jill, Thank you so much for taking the time to post a review of our tour. We are delighted that you enjoyed the guide, drivers and hotels as well as these beautiful parts of the world. We will be reflecting upon the other parts of your feedback.... Show moreTrip date: October 2022 - William· July 21st, 2022Well organised in spite of covid and rail...Show moreMcKinlay Kidd commented on this reviewMany thanks for your feedback. We are delighted you enjoyed the tour, and teh services of our guide.Trip date: July 2022
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- From Sunday22 Jun, 2025To Saturday28 Jun, 2025This departure date is not available or sold outSold outFrom:$5,924
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- From Sunday12 Oct, 2025To Saturday18 Oct, 2025EnglishAlmost Sold OutCheck the availability with the operatorDeparture on requestMultiple Room TypesFrom:$5,700
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What our customers ask about this tour
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Liz
Asked on February 23rd, 2025wondering about the departure date. I'm travelling from Australia and want to do a train trip of Scotland around the 1st or 2nd June 2025
McKinlay KiddOperator•Written March 2025Thank you for your interest in our Loch Ness, the Jacobite and Skye Guided Rail Tour, I am pleased to confirm we have availability for the tour start date on the 1st June 2025. We can offer either a twin or double room.
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Jeffrey
Asked on January 13th, 2025I see i'd get a full detailed itinerary after committing but i wanted to have an idea of how much time is spent traveling on each thing (train, bus, boat, etc.) and how much time is spent at each location being visited?
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Jeffrey
Traveler•Written January 2025I'm not looking for spending hours at every loaiton, just trying to get a feel for the pace. And of course, spending time on a train is a whole different thing from spending time on a coach.
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written January 2025
The train time from Glasgow to Fort William departs at 08:21 arriving at 12:07, which you are then picked up by a bus which is privately hired for the tour. Some stops such as the Commando Memorial and Loch Oich would be for approx. 30-40 minutes, whereas specific attraction visits such as Urquhart Castle, will be approx. an 1.5hrs to 2hrs. The guide is always flexible and if the group are particularling enjoying certain attractions, they can stay longer as long as it is not affecting the rest of the schedule.
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Jeffrey
Traveler•Written January 2025Thank you very much. That's just what I was looking for. I assumed that the train based tour would spend more time at fewer stops than a coach based tour.
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Louda
Asked on January 1st, 2025Are single rooms available for the tour?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written January 2025
Single rooms can be booked, but they may come at an additional cost.
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Maeva
Asked on December 9th, 2024What dietary options are available for gluten-free meals?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written December 2024
The accommodations can cater to dietary requirements, including gluten-free options.
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Mihai
Asked on November 23rd, 2024Can you help with transfers from the airport?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written November 2024
Yes, we can arrange taxi transfers from the airport for an additional cost.
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Chemin
Asked on November 19th, 2024How can we confirm our booking details?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written November 2024
You can check your booking details online or contact us for assistance.
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Esther
Asked on October 10th, 2024What is the average temperature in October?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written October 2024
October typically averages around 10 degrees Celsius in Scotland.
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Norbert
Asked on September 15th, 2024Is there free Wi-Fi in the hotels?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written September 2024
Yes, all of our hotels provide free Wi-Fi for guests.
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Arthur
Asked on July 14th, 2024What transport options are available during the tour?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written July 2024
The tour includes train journeys, coach transfers, and guided tours.
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Holly
Asked on June 25th, 2024Is the price the same if you are traveling as a single person?
- McKinlay KiddOperator•Written June 2024
There is a £700 single person supplement for this tour.
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Tour ID: 145245
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