Scotland Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Scotland travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Scotland who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Stephen Molloy

(29 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Dorset and Lyon
Stephen specializes in: Luxury, high-end travel, active travel (cycling) bespoke trips, new mobility
Recent traveler reviews for Stephen:
"Stephen prepared a great trip for us, taking all of our feedback and crazy ideas." - by Cat, Sep 4, 2023 · see review
"Stephen was great to work with as he adjusted our trip to meet our interests." - by Bob, Aug 30, 2023 · see review
"Stephen and Jane created an itinerary that perfectly fit our goals for a sisters trip to Scotland: To visit places where are ancestors lived and to get a genuine Scottish experience while visiting precise areas of the country." - by Kate, Aug 25, 2023 · see review

William Armstrong

(20 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in UK
William specializes in: self-guided hiking, self-guided cycling, guided hiking, city breaks, road trips
Recent traveler reviews for William:
"KimKim, William, Stephen and the whole staff were excellent." - by Maria, Aug 26, 2023 · see review
"When I started to plan a trip for me and my fiancé to London and Paris the thought was so daunting, however, Stephen and William at Kimkim made the whole experience so easy and stress free!" - by Kaitlyn, Aug 24, 2023 · see review
"We travelled to Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, and Fort William." - by Michael, Oct 22, 2022 · see review

Jane Davey

(13 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in United Kingdom
Jane specializes in: walking,cycling,skiing,mountainbiking
Recent traveler reviews for Jane:
"Having no idea where to start we contacted Kim Kim and were delighted to have Jane become our agent." - by Robert, Jan 2, 2024 · see review
"I soon heard from my personal agent, Jane." - by Wynnie, Dec 22, 2023 · see review
"The locations and activities that Jane recommended and help to orchestrate were spot on, and enabled us to feel far more like "travelers" than tourists." - by Laura, Oct 9, 2023 · see review

Luigi Pasiani

(10 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Edinburgh
Luigi specializes in: Culture, heritage, craftsmanship, history and ancient lineage.
Recent traveler reviews for Luigi:
"Using kimkim and @Luigi Pasiani is the only way to travel to any country and get to see things that you would NEVER pick out on your own." - by David, Sep 19, 2023 · see review
"We had an incredible experience and Luigi was a dynamic, passionate and spectacular guide." - by Laura, Sep 18, 2023 · see review
"Luigi was great!" - by Adri, Aug 16, 2023 · see review

Sarah Metrat

(10 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Recent traveler reviews for Sarah:
"We had the most amazing trip of the French Riviera thanks to Kimkim team and especially Sarah." - by Dhritiman, Jan 10, 2024 · see review
"We were very happy overall with trip and all the help Sarah gave us with our planning." - by kris, Sep 30, 2023 · see review
"Sarah didn’t disappoint with her travel suggestions and itinerary!" - by Todd, Sep 23, 2023 · see review

Rachel Long

(9 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent
Rachel specializes in: Specialize in genuine, authentic experiences around the UK & Ireland. Tailored approach to curate itineraries with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
Recent traveler reviews for Rachel:
"Rachel designed an incredible trip for me, my husband, and my 6 year old son." - by Lora, Jan 7, 2024 · see review
"Rachel did a terrific job making our trip purposeful and enjoyable!" - by Mark, Jun 13, 2023 · see review
"Rachel took the time to talk with me several times in last minute plans and accommodate several child friendly activity requests." - by Mareen, Apr 13, 2023 · see review

Marion Passelegue

(9 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in United Kingdom
Marion specializes in: Hike, Outdoor, France, Scotland, England, Wales
Recent traveler reviews for Marion:
"Marion organized our recent trip to the Scottish Highlands and Isle of Skye." - by Tyler, Oct 16, 2023 · see review
"We got to go all over Scotland for nearly two weeks with Marion's help." - by Kathryn, Sep 27, 2023 · see review
"Marion worked with me for almost a month, adjusting things to help fit our budget and recommending things to help us get everything into the trip." - by Betsay, Sep 14, 2023 · see review

Alex Rawson

(6 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Wales
Alex specializes in: Specialized in genuine, authentic experiences around the UK & Ireland. Tailored approach to curate itineraries with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
Recent traveler reviews for Alex:
"Alex was very helpful planning and then making sure things on our trip went as smoothly as possible." - by Danielle, Oct 15, 2023 · see review
"Alex was great in planning our trip and taking care of all the details." - by Kathryn, Oct 15, 2023 · see review
"Alex and the entire team were amazing to work with." - by Rich, Jun 21, 2023 · see review

Claire Monfray

(5 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Claire specializes in: Ireland!
Recent traveler reviews for Claire:
"Claire, our kimkim guide curated an amazing holiday for me and my partner." - by Heather, Jan 26, 2024 · see review
"My husband and I had a fabulous trip to Ireland and Scotland thanks to my specialists for each country, Claire and Justine." - by Sandra, Oct 25, 2023 · see review
"Claire did a nice job of adjusting our trip to our needs." - by David, Oct 3, 2023 · see review

Kateryna Garkavenko

(5 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in London
Kateryna specializes in: History, Culture, Romantic, Gastro Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Kateryna:
"Kateryna was very easy to work with and very accommodating." - by Pam, Nov 28, 2023 · see review
"As someone without much experience traveling abroad I contacted kimkim and our specialist Kateryna did an absolutely outstanding job of helping us with the logistics and planning of our trip." - by James, Oct 17, 2023 · see review
"I was impressed with the responsiveness of our Kim Kim representative, Kateryna." - by Donald, Oct 16, 2023 · see review

Eleanor Whitticombe

(4 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Eleanor specializes in: Outdoors, History, Heritage, Culture, Food & Wine, Family Travel.
Recent traveler reviews for Eleanor:
"The food was excellent and the stadium was beautiful - now if only Tottenham would have played better :( Many thanks to Eleanor for planning our dream vacation." - by Kate, Jan 13, 2023 · see review
"Eleanor made all the arrangements for our travel." - by Judith, Sep 26, 2022 · see review
"Eleanor planned the most amazing trip for us in England!" - by Linda, Sep 7, 2022 · see review

Justine Stewart

(4 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in England/France
Justine specializes in: England, France, Scotland, Ireland
Recent traveler reviews for Justine:
"Justine was great." - by Todd, Mar 22, 2024 · see review
"KimKim matched us with Justine Stewart: We are a mother (62 yo) and daughter (31 yo) who contacted several Travel Services before embarking on our Christmas Adventure to Ireland and Scotland." - by Stephanie, Jan 8, 2024 · see review
"I can't say enough good things about Justine." - by David, Oct 20, 2023 · see review

Neil West

(3 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Glasgow & Fife
Hello everyone! I'm Neil, a proud Scotsman splitting my time between Fife & Glasgow. When I'm not busy planning my next trip I'll likely be following sports - football, rugby & ice hockey to name but a few - or I'll be listening to music or playing one of my beloved guitars. read more
Neil's Favorite Itineraries:

Megan Lloyd

(2 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Pembrokeshire
Travel truly opens our eyes to so much. To me, it is one of the most important experiences a person can have. From learning about different cultures, seeing incredible sights and meeting new people to trying delicious local foods. read more
Megan's Favorite Itineraries:

Trip Reviews for Scotland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.7
Based on 65 ratings

Our Amazing Ireland and Scotland Christmas Adventure
Scotland | Dec 17 - Dec 30, 2023

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Stephanie M.
Seattle, WA | Reviewed on Jan 08, 2024
KimKim matched us with Justine Stewart: We are a mother (62 yo) and daughter (31 yo) who contacted several Travel Services before embarking on our Christmas Adventure to Ireland and Scotland. We chose KimKim because they matched us with Justine Stewart. Justine is the only person (out of five different agencies) who read our initial email and what we envisioned for our trip and truly captured what we imagined from day one. She was a delight to work with throughout the entire planning... Read more

KimKim matched us with Justine Stewart:

We are a mother (62 yo) and daughter (31 yo) who contacted several Travel Services before embarking on our Christmas Adventure to Ireland and Scotland. We chose KimKim because they matched us with Justine Stewart. Justine is the only person (out of five different agencies) who read our initial email and what we envisioned for our trip and truly captured what we imagined from day one. She was a delight to work with throughout the entire planning phase. Justine came up with wonderful suggestions for us. She was informative, responsive, and fun to work with. I was excited every time I received a chat message from Justine. She was effusive, warm, engaging, and down to earth. Her excitement in the planning stages made the trip fun to plan and then amazing to experience. Early in the planning phase, when we realized we needed to change the airport/city we were flying into, which affected our initial itinerary, Justine handled the adjustments smoothly. She was also helpful with my questions about travel insurance and gave me good advice and tips in that area. We traveled during the weeks surrounding Christmas, and although Justine was on holiday herself for part of that time, she still took the time to check in with us to make sure all was well. We feel like we made a new friend in Justine.

Claire and Eva
We were also well taken care of by Claire and Eva at KimKim, who helped us out over the two days we needed assistance due to a snowstorm.

Hotels in Ireland:

Cashel Palace – We pulled in at night to an amazing view of this grand accommodation. We drove down a long driveway and saw the beautiful red brick lit with lights. Once we arrived, we were given a tour and were delighted and amazed at the beauty of this hotel. They have a lovely Drawing Room, a cozy bar, and several wood-burning fireplaces. We took advantage and enjoyed them all. Our room was elegant, and we even had a Christmas tree!

Adare Manor – We felt like we were walking back in time when we entered this amazing hotel. From being greeted by friendly porters in the driveway to seeing the enormous Christmas tree in the reception area to the helpful tips and tour provided by the lovely Anne – we were swept up in excitement from our first moments there. We had a delicious lunch in the gorgeous Drawing Room while sitting next to another beautiful Christmas tree. We enjoyed a fun walk from the hotel into Adare Village, visited charming little shops, and saw the amazing thatched-roof buildings. Our dinner in The Carriage House was outstanding.

Glenlo Abbey – The front desk staff was very friendly. They informed us that they had upgraded our room – and it was spacious and lovely. The grounds around this hotel afforded us a beautiful walk.

Waterloo Townhouse – We had a cute room painted in soft pink overlooking a little backyard.

Hotels in Scotland:

Ness Walk - This is a lovely hotel. We were greeted with a glass of champagne and treated well during our stay. The hotel is elegant and situated on a beautiful river walk along the Ness River. We ventured out and walked down the river and across a bridge into a delightful area of Inverness. We discovered a most incredible place – Leakey's Bookshop.

The Fife Arms is our favorite place we've ever visited. We fell in LOVE with The Fife Arms. They covered the outside of the hotel in twinkly lights, and there was a brightly lit Christmas tree across the street. Every restaurant (The Clunie Dining Room, The Flying Stag) and every room (the Drawing Room, Elsa's Bar, The Tea Room, the Reception area) was an absolute joy to experience. I wished for a wood-burning fireplace on this trip, and this hotel had three amazing fireplaces that were burning and crackling at every moment. The entire experience, the amazing hotel, the afternoon tea, the reindeer parade, the amazing meals, the Christmas stocking on our door in the morning – was all magical. We arrived to find a bottle of champagne chilling in our room and complimentary tastes of whisky and gin with drink biscuits if we desired. The Fife Arms' incredible staff made our Christmas trip truly unforgettable. We greatly appreciated Rachael Henley (General Manager) while dealing with stress and uncertainty due to our car transfer service. She gave us such reassurance that all would be well. We felt safe and taken care of as she reached out to the car transfer service on our behalf and had her team assist with information on weather conditions and snow gates. She and her team assured us we would figure it out. They were able to offer us accommodations for an extra night. All of their hospitality and kindness during our trip went above and beyond.

Hotel Du Vin & Bistro - This was an ideal location for us as we wanted to explore Old Town Edinburgh, which was mere steps away. The Night Manager, Paul, went above and beyond for us. On one occasion, a glass bottle shattered inside my nylon carry-on luggage bag. Paul cleaned and repaired it. On another, we had an airport pickup at the hotel at 5:45 am. Paul had takeaway coffees and croissants waiting for us, along with updated flight details and gate information, making our journey home smoother.

Outstanding Hotel employees:

Adare Manor - Anne
The Fife Arms - Rachael (GM), Sam, Josh, Alex
Hotel du Vin & Bistro - Paul

Great Drivers:

Dermott Coffey – to Cashel Palace – He was fantastic, warm, engaging, and fun!
Tony – to Adare Manor – Tony was great! He had quite a sense of humor.
Frank – Galway Taxis – to Dublin - Frank was professional and provided a quiet ride to Dublin.
Dave – Elite Transfers Dublin – to Dublin airport – Dave was warm, friendly, and funny!
Ahmed – Inverness Taxis - airport to Ness Walk and then to Braemar. He was professional.
David – VChauffeur.com – Braemar to Aberdeen - He was fantastic! David was professional, kind, funny, and compassionate. David's service was unparalleled.
Adrian – Edinburgh Executive Travel – to Edinburgh airport – professional, sense of humor, nice service

Wonderful Tours:

Galway Food Tours - Gina (Regina)
Gina was a delight on our Walking Food Tour in Galway. She was punctual, friendly, informative, and fun. Gina had an easy demeanor and kept the conversation flowing throughout our 2.5-hour tour. We fell in love with Galway, and Gina was a huge contributing factor as she wound us in and around Shop Street, the pedestrianized thoroughfare in Galway.
• We started our morning with a taste of delicious coffee at Little Lane Coffee Company, which showcases Irish Specialty Coffee Roasters.
• Then we stopped in at an amazing French Chocolaterie called Truffle. We enjoyed a raspberry-filled croissant and some divine chocolates. There was an actual wall of running chocolate that was amazing!
• We popped into Ean for wine and two delicious small plates.
• Next on our tour was Tigh Neachtain, a pub that opened in 1894, which we learned was the former home of Richard Martin, an animal rights activist and abolitionist. We enjoyed learning about the colorful history and sat in one of the small, cozy booths known as a "snug." We tasted oysters, mussels, meatballs, soda bread and beer.
• Next was a visit to the upstairs of a fine foods shop called McCambridge's, where we tasted three spirits – Irish Whiskey, Irish Poitin, and Irish Apple Brandy.
• We finished the tour with delicious Murphy's Irish Ice Cream.
During our tour, Gina also recommended three other locations – and we managed to make our way over to all three after the tour. We stopped in and bought some books at Charlie Byrne's Bookshop, which was enchanting. We visited the King's Head, another historical pub, for a pint of Guinness. After a lovely walk to the fishing village in Galway, where we captured wonderful photographs, we went to Gina's final recommendation, Sheridan's Wine Bar. It was cozy and charming!

Dublin Tour Guide - John Caffrey
We felt immediately at ease when John greeted us at our hotel. He was such a warm, friendly, and engaging person. His wealth of knowledge, facts, and fun stories made the day fly by much too quickly. We visited a museum, the National Art Gallery, and Dublin Castle, as well as interesting statues and monuments to Patrick Kavanagh, Oscar Wilde, and George Handel. We passed by impressive government buildings and a war memorial and walked around the Trinity College campus. John treated us to coffee, biscuits, ice cream, and an Irish coffee along the tour! We felt so comfortable with John that we ate dinner with him at a nice pub where we enjoyed Irish stew and Guinness to complete our experience. We saw so much in Dublin in one day and would have missed so much on our own. John created a truly memorable experience.

Inverness Tours – Edinburgh Tour Guide - Scott Guthrie
We originally planned to do a full-day Outlander tour with Scott Guthrie. After the delay in our trip, we decided to cancel the tour since we ended up with only one day in Edinburgh instead of three. Ian, the owner of Inverness Tours, suggested the alternate plan of a walking tour in Edinburgh with the same guide, Scott Guthrie, who could show us some Outlander locations in Edinburgh. We agreed to a 2-hour tour. Scott Guthrie arrived wearing a kilt and a smile. He made our shortened visit to Edinburgh magical, intriguing, captivating, and memorable. We were thrilled to spend this time with him. He was a gentleman and a gem. He took us on an amazing tour that included some of the history and politics of Edinburgh, intriguing sites connected to the Harry Potter books and movies, and a couple of amazing Outlander filming locations. Scott was warm, friendly, entertaining, and fun. We ended up spending almost 4 hours with him and loved every minute. We continued exploring Edinburgh on foot for the rest of the day with a greater appreciation for the city and its fascinating history. We logged 37,351 steps on our walking app!

Restaurants in Ireland:

• Mikey Ryan's Bar & Kitchen – an amazing dinner! Classy and cozy environment.
• Cashel Palace – really nice breakfast
• Adare Manor
o The Drawing Room – fabulous lunch served in a beautiful room next to a Christmas tree
o The Carriage House – elegant and delicious dinner, amazing service!!
o The Gallery – gorgeous, high-ceiling room for breakfast
• Kai – We had an outstanding meal in a cozy environment!
• Glenlo Abbey breakfast room - a beautiful room and great breakfast service
• Aniar – 23 unique tastings! We were amazed as the dishes just kept coming. The Manager and Waiter who served us were beyond attentive and fun!
• The Winding Stair – This was a cozy, warm, welcoming place for dinner. We had a window seat and enjoyed the most delectable food!

Restaurants in Scotland:
• Kitchen Brasserie – We enjoyed a window seat and a delicious meal at this delightful restaurant.
• The Fife Arms
o The Clunie Dining Room – The staff is amazing and attentive. The food is excellent.
o The Flying Stag – It has a fun and funky décor; the food was outstanding!
o Afternoon Tea – They served an amazing assortment of sandwiches and sweets with coffee, mulled wine, and juice in a lovely, multi-windowed room with comfortable chairs and a wood-burning fireplace.
• Scran & Scallie – twinkly lights outside ushering us into a festive, charming restaurant with excellent food!
• A Wee Taste – charming, met the owner, delicious meat and cheese charcuterie board, lovely wine!

We will absolutely use KimKim's services again. They matched us up with an incredible travel agent – Justine Stewart! We were assisted before, during, and after the trip with all questions and concerns. THANK YOU!

Hotel Reviews
Cashel Palace Hotel

We pulled in at night to an amazing view of this grand accommodation. We drove down a long driveway and saw the beautiful red brick lit with lights. Once we arrived, we were given a tour and were delighted and amazed at the beauty of this hotel. They have a lovely Drawing Room, a cozy bar, and several wood-burning fireplaces. We took advantage and enjoyed them all. Our room was elegant, and we even had a Christmas tree!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
We were greeted by wonderful staff and given a warm welcome and a tour.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The beds were so comfortable!
Adare Manor
Adare

We felt like we were walking back in time when we entered this amazing hotel. From being greeted by friendly porters in the driveway to seeing the enormous Christmas tree in the reception area to the helpful tips and tour provided by the lovely Anne – we were swept up in excitement from our first moments there. We had a delicious lunch in the gorgeous Drawing Room while sitting next to another beautiful Christmas tree. We enjoyed a fun walk from the hotel into Adare Village, visited charming little shops, and saw the amazing thatched-roof buildings. Our dinner in The Carriage House was outstanding.

Authenticity & Character
Every room and space in the hotel was amazing - The Reception area with a fireplace and enormous Christmas tree, the Drawing Room, which serves food, has a bar and looks out over the back of the property, the amazing high-ceilinged Gallery where they serve breakfast and afternoon tea, The Tack Room - a classy bar and lounge.
Location
The hotel sits on a beautiful and spacious property. It is lovely for walks or a horse and carriage ride. It is within walking distance of Adare Village.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Glenlo Abbey

The front desk staff was very friendly. They informed us that they had upgraded our room – and it was spacious and lovely. The grounds around this hotel afforded us a beautiful walk.

Authenticity & Character
Location
It is a short taxi ride away from the amazing city of Galway.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Fife Arms
Braemar

The Fife Arms is our favorite place we've ever visited. We fell in LOVE with The Fife Arms. They covered the outside of the hotel in twinkly lights, and there was a brightly lit Christmas tree across the street. Every restaurant (The Clunie Dining Room, The Flying Stag) and every room (the Drawing Room, Elsa's Bar, The Tea Room, the Reception area) was an absolute joy to experience. I wished for a wood-burning fireplace on this trip, and this hotel had three amazing fireplaces that were burning and crackling at every moment. The entire experience, the amazing hotel, the afternoon tea, the reindeer parade, the amazing meals, the Christmas stocking on our door in the morning – was all magical. We arrived to find a bottle of champagne chilling in our room and complimentary tastes of whisky and gin with drink biscuits if we desired. The Fife Arms' incredible staff made our Christmas trip truly unforgettable. We greatly appreciated Rachael Henley (General Manager) while dealing with stress and uncertainty due to our car transfer service. She gave us such reassurance that all would be well. We felt safe and taken care of as she reached out to the car transfer service on our behalf and had her team assist with information on weather conditions and snow gates. She and her team assured us we would figure it out. They were able to offer us accommodations for an extra night. All of their hospitality and kindness during our trip went above and beyond.

Authenticity & Character
Elegant and classy, combined with such amazing charm!
Location
It is situated in the beautiful Cairngorms National Park. Breathtaking scenery! It is an ideal area for walks.
Staff
Sam provided fun, friendly, engaging service in the Clunie Dining Room. Josh was helpful in keeping guests and their car transfer services apprised of the snow conditions and snow gates. Alex helped us with booking an extra night when the snow conditions and our car service kept us from departing. Rachael is an amazing general manager who got personally involved in solving our travel issues.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms were clean, comfortable, and beautiful. The beds were so comfortable.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Edinburgh

This was an ideal location for us as we wanted to explore Old Town Edinburgh, which was mere steps away. The Night Manager, Paul, went above and beyond for us. On one occasion, a glass bottle shattered inside my nylon carry-on luggage bag. Paul cleaned and repaired it. On another, we had an airport pickup at the hotel at 5:45 am. Paul had takeaway coffees and croissants waiting for us, along with updated flight details and gate information, making our journey home smoother.

Authenticity & Character
Nice, casual hotel in the heart of Old Town Edinburgh. Definitely has charm and character.
Location
Steps away from the Royal Mile and Old Town Edinburgh. It was SO convenient for us.
Staff
The Night Manager, Paul, went above and beyond for us. On one occasion, a glass bottle shattered inside my nylon carry-on luggage bag. Paul cleaned and repaired it. On another, we had an airport pickup at the hotel at 5:45 am. Paul had takeaway coffees and croissants waiting for us, along with updated flight details and gate information, making our journey home smoother.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Ness Walk
Inverness

This is a lovely hotel. We were greeted with a glass of champagne and treated well during our stay. The hotel is elegant and situated on a beautiful river walk along the Ness River. We ventured out and walked down the river and across a bridge into a delightful area of Inverness. We discovered a most incredible place – Leakey's Bookshop.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Private Galway Food Tour
Private Galway Food Tour
Galway

Gina was a delight on our Walking Food Tour in Galway. She was punctual, friendly, informative, and fun. Gina had an easy demeanor and kept the conversation flowing throughout our 2.5-hour tour. We fell in love with Galway, and Gina was a huge contributing factor as she wound us in and around Shop Street, the pedestrianized thoroughfare in Galway. • We started our morning with a taste of delicious coffee at Little Lane Coffee Company, which showcases Irish Specialty Coffee Roasters. • Then we stopped in at an amazing French Chocolaterie called Truffle. We enjoyed a raspberry-filled croissant and some divine chocolates. There was an actual wall of running chocolate that was amazing! • We popped into Ean for wine and two delicious small plates. • Next on our tour was Tigh Neachtain, a pub that opened in 1894, which we learned was the former home of Richard Martin, an animal rights activist and abolitionist. We enjoyed learning about the colorful history and sat in one of the small, cozy booths known as a “snug.” We tasted oysters, mussels, meatballs, soda bread and beer. • Next was a visit to the upstairs of a fine foods shop called McCambridge’s, where we tasted three spirits – Irish Whiskey, Irish Poitin, and Irish Apple Brandy. • We finished the tour with delicious Murphy’s Irish Ice Cream. During our tour, Gina also recommended three other locations – and we managed to make our way over to all three after the tour. We stopped in and bought some books at Charlie Byrne’s Bookshop, which was enchanting. We visited the King’s Head, another historical pub, for a pint of Guinness. After a lovely walk to the fishing village in Galway, where we captured wonderful photographs, we went to Gina’s final recommendation, Sheridan’s Wine Bar. It was cozy and charming! Gina helped us to engage with the charming city of Galway. Thank you!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
The Ultimate Day in Dublin - Private Guided Tour
The Ultimate Day in Dublin - Private Guided Tour
Dublin

We felt immediately at ease when John greeted us at our hotel. He was such a warm, friendly, and engaging person. His wealth of knowledge, facts, and fun stories made the day fly by much too quickly. We visited a museum, the National Art Gallery, and Dublin Castle, as well as interesting statues and monuments to Patrick Kavanagh, Oscar Wilde, and George Handel. We passed by impressive government buildings and a war memorial and walked around the Trinity College campus. John treated us to coffee, biscuits, ice cream, and an Irish coffee along the tour! We felt so comfortable with John that we ate dinner with him at a nice pub where we enjoyed Irish stew and Guinness to complete our experience. We saw so much in Dublin in one day and would have missed so much on our own. John created a truly memorable experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Christmas at the Fife Arms
Christmas at the Fife Arms
Scotland

The Fife Arms is our favorite place we've ever visited. We fell in LOVE with The Fife Arms. They covered the outside of the hotel in twinkly lights, and there was a brightly lit Christmas tree across the street. We arrived to find a bottle of champagne chilling in our room and complimentary tastes of whisky and gin with drink biscuits if we desired. I wished for a wood-burning fireplace on this trip, and this hotel had three amazing fireplaces that were burning and crackling at every moment. On the first day, we enjoyed their afternoon tea, the reindeer parade, chestnuts roasting on an open fire, a drink in Elsa's bar, and a delicious dinner in The Flying Stag. On Christmas morning, we awoke to a Christmas stocking on our door. We enjoyed a lovely Christmas Brunch, which they staggered for guests at different times. We went on a couple of walks around the charming town of Braemar. Every restaurant (The Clunie Dining Room, The Flying Stag) and every room (the Drawing Room, Elsa's Bar, The Tea Room, the Reception area) was an absolute joy to experience. This trip was magical!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Outlander tour from Edinburgh
Outlander tour from Edinburgh
Edinburgh

We originally planned to do a full-day Outlander tour with Scott Guthrie. After the delay in our trip, we decided to cancel the tour since we ended up with only one day in Edinburgh instead of three. Ian, the owner of Inverness Tours, suggested the alternate plan of a walking tour in Edinburgh with the same guide, Scott Guthrie, who could show us some Outlander locations in Edinburgh. We agreed to a 2-hour tour. Scott Guthrie arrived wearing a kilt and a smile. He made our shortened visit to Edinburgh magical, intriguing, captivating, and memorable. We were thrilled to spend this time with him. He was a gentleman and a gem. He took us on an amazing tour that included some of the history and politics of Edinburgh, intriguing sites connected to the Harry Potter books and movies, and a couple of amazing Outlander filming locations. Scott was warm, friendly, entertaining, and fun. We ended up spending almost 4 hours with him and loved every minute. We continued exploring Edinburgh on foot for the rest of the day with a greater appreciation for the city and its fascinating history. We logged 37,351 steps on our walking app!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Private transfer to or from the airport
Dublin

Dave with Elite Transfers Dublin picked us up early in the morning to take us to Dublin airport. We were leaving Ireland and flying to our next destination, Scotland. Dave was warm, friendly, and funny! He had some helpful tips for the next leg of our adventure, and he had us laughing on the way to the airport as well.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Justine Stewart
Justine
Justine Stewart
Local specialist in England/France | Replied on Jan 09, 2024

Lovely Stephanie!

Thank you so very much for your amazing review :) I feel so lucky to have been a part of this adventure with you and Heather! Working together to plan this trip has been nothing short of wonderful. I am so thrilled to have shared some of my favourite places with you...and have you love them too! Your trust and enthusiasm in my recommendations has been next-level and added so much joy to the planning process. Getting to know you over the past few months has been an absolute delight...Safe travels until our paths cross again!

Justine & The High Point Holidays Team

Summer trip to Scotland.
Scotland | Jul 8 - Jul 16, 2023

Jay
Jay B.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Nov 19, 2023

We had a really enjoyable time. All of our expectations were exceeded, and we would be happy to use the service again. We didn't require a lot of help, but when we had a problem with a reservation, they were able to sort it out quickly and we fealt very well taken care of.

Local specialist: Neil West
Neil
Neil West
Local specialist in Glasgow & Fife | Replied on Nov 20, 2023

Hi Jay,

I really appreciate your thoughtful review & I'm thrilled to hear that you had a great time in Scotland. It's always a pleasure to be part of creating memorable experiences, and I'm glad I could contribute to yours!

Best regards,
Neil

My trip to Scotland was absolutely incredible...
Scotland | Sep 15 - Sep 22, 2023

Charlottesville
Charlottesville R.
Arvada, CO | Reviewed on Nov 16, 2023

My trip to Scotland was absolutely incredible. I just showed up, and everything was planned, including my train transportation.

Local specialist: Neil West
Neil
Neil West
Local specialist in Glasgow & Fife | Replied on Nov 17, 2023

Hello!
Thank you so much for the kind review. It was a lot of fun working on this trip & I'm so happy that you had an incredible time in Scotland.
All the very best,
Neil

A 13 day trip around Scotland means one thing...
Scotland | Oct 7 - Oct 19, 2023

David
David L.
Athens, AL | Reviewed on Oct 20, 2023

A 13 day trip around Scotland means one thing, we've got to go back for more. AMAZING. Oou guide around the Isle of Sky, Donald, was amazing, funny, and kind. I can't say enough good things about JUSTINE. She looked after us our whole trip. Checking on us, making changes due to our health problems. My only regret is not being able to give her a hug and say Thank You.

Local specialist: Justine Stewart
Justine
Justine Stewart
Local specialist in England/France | Replied on Oct 27, 2023

David & Kathy,
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was such a treat to get to know you and help plan your trip. It was a genuine joy to work with the both of you :)
Best,
Justine

Unforgettable Scotland Adventure
Scotland | Sep 14 - Sep 21, 2023

James
James D.
Alhambra, AZ | Reviewed on Oct 17, 2023
My son and I recently made a trip from our home in the US to Scotland. As someone without much experience traveling abroad I contacted kimkim and our specialist Kateryna did an absolutely outstanding job of helping us with the logistics and planning of our trip. We had a few unforeseen obstacles leading up to our departure and she did an excellent job guiding us through them to modify our plans accordingly. All of our hotel accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, and... Read more

My son and I recently made a trip from our home in the US to Scotland. As someone without much experience traveling abroad I contacted kimkim and our specialist Kateryna did an absolutely outstanding job of helping us with the logistics and planning of our trip. We had a few unforeseen obstacles leading up to our departure and she did an excellent job guiding us through them to modify our plans accordingly. All of our hotel accommodations were comfortable and conveniently located, and there was a nice balance of planned activities and flexibility in our itinerary to allow us to explore the recommended sights. To top it off, Kateryna made dinner reservations on our last night for a wonderful meal with a spectacular view of Edinburgh Castle. It was a trip we will never forget!

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Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 18, 2023

Dear James,

Thank you so much for such a nice and warm review! It was my huge pleasure to work with you.

Wish you plenty of fabulous and unforgettable trips ahead!

Best wishes,
Kat