Scotland - behind the scenes. Using kimkim...
Scotland | Sep 4 - Sep 13, 2023

David
David S.
Slidell, LA | Reviewed on Sep 19, 2023

Scotland - behind the scenes.

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. Our trip was spectacular. Luigi planned all of the hotels which were all awesome in their own right. The trip plan had more than we could do at our pace so we ended up cancelling some of the events he had scheduled for us and had to catch some at the end of our trip rather than the beginning as planned. Some of the most unique people and places were scheduled by Luigi, including a short meeting with a Tartan expert which turned out to be most interesting. Sheep dog trainers in the most remote locations. I will say again, you will not see the real Scotland without the help of people like @Luigi Pasiani and the kimkim team.

Hotel Reviews
The Balmoral Hotel
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Fonab Castle
Pitlochry
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Victoria Square
Stirling
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rusacks St Andrews
St Andrews
Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel, an IHG Hotel
Edinburgh
Authenticity & Character
Location
If you are arriving by car, park on Rose Street and walk to the hotel entrance. They will get your luggage and park your car from there. There is no parking in front of the hotel.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Discover traditional herding
Discover traditional herding
Scotland

Wonderful demonstration on how the sheep, the dogs, and humans interact with each other.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Drove a rental car to the address, no problem finding the place.
Contemplate the Highland nature
Contemplate the Highland nature
Pitlochry
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Highland chocolate tasting experience.
Highland chocolate tasting experience.
Pitlochry
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
David seaplane experience
David seaplane experience
Scotland

If you can make this happen, it is a must for the Scotland experience. The plane uses Lock Lomond to take off and land, but the tour is about 140 miles of the Scotish coastal towns and inlets from the Atlantic ocean. The plane is a Cessna Caravan turbo prop, average altitude 1400'. Trust me, you can see a lot from 1400'.

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Uncover hidden gems of Edinburgh
Uncover hidden gems of Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Great last day to wind down and get ready for the trip home. Shop all the stores on Rose Street and restaraunts are too many to count.

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Local specialist: Luigi Pasiani
Luigi
Luigi Pasiani
Local specialist in Edinburgh | Replied on Sep 20, 2023

Dear David,

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for your lovely online review. Your words filled me with joy and appreciation.
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and took the time to share your positive experience.

Your review serves as a testament to my commitment to providing exceptional hospitality. It encourages me to strive for excellence continually.
I hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the future.

Thank you for choosing me and for being such a wonderful guest.

Warm regards,
Luigi.