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Being Good Vibes Tours agency we generate positive energy and put it into each itinerary to the United Kingdom we tailor for you.

We will become a source of pure joy and inspiration whether you're a solo adventurer, a loved-up couple seeking a romantic escape or a family looking for fun-filled activities, we have the know-how to create a trip that caters to your every need, and then some! Our aim is to ensure that your holiday exceeds your expectations!

We believe that the key way that travel promotes good vibes is by providing travellers with opportunities to connect with others. Whether you are meeting locals in a new city, bonding with fellow travellers on a group tour, or simply sharing stories and experiences with your travel companions, travel has a way of bringing people together and fostering a sense of community and connection. This can be incredibly uplifting and inspiring, and we feel especially proud for the chance to become your "reliable local friend" and fulfil your trip with the best routes, accommodations and tours and simply make your dreams come true.

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Recent Trip Reviews for Good Vibes Tours

Alice is awesome!
Ireland | Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2026

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Sue H.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026

First, Alice was lovely to work with! She accommodated all of the changes we requested and proactively adjusted our itinerary to work around a general strike. All of our hotels were exactly what we had requested and the transportation options were perfect. The only bump in the trip was the Giants Causeway/ Game of Thrones excursion and my husband already provided Alice with feedback about that day.
We will use KimKim again and have recommended it to our friends and family!

Local specialist: Alice Lyapunova

Fantastic time in Dublin and Edinburgh
Ireland | Oct 6 - Oct 14, 2026

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Mark M.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 19, 2026
We enjoyed all of our private tour guides:
Mydie in Dublin - she had a deep knowledge of Irish history and we had an informative two hour plus walk through Dublin. Chris in Edinburgh - he too was very informed on Scottish history and the city of Edinburgh. Our two hour plus walk through Edinburgh was fantastic.
Stuart for our day in St. Andrews - the day was fantastic and a bucket list item for us. Stuart was full of Scottish history as well - and was able to get us around St. Andrews to...
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We enjoyed all of our private tour guides:
Mydie in Dublin - she had a deep knowledge of Irish history and we had an informative two hour plus walk through Dublin. Chris in Edinburgh - he too was very informed on Scottish history and the city of Edinburgh. Our two hour plus walk through Edinburgh was fantastic.
Stuart for our day in St. Andrews - the day was fantastic and a bucket list item for us. Stuart was full of Scottish history as well - and was able to get us around St. Andrews to our desired stops with ease.
Our nine-day, eight night trip was everything we had hoped for and more. Aleksandra of Kimkim put together a great itinerary, working with us to ensure we'd see what we wanted plus added some great recommendations. All worked out well.

Hotel Reviews
Moxy Dublin City
Dublin

Convenient location; tiny rooms

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Glasshouse, Autograph Collection
Edinburgh

A fantastic hotel. Convenient to everything. The rooms are large. The Snug Bar is a fantastic place to hang at the end of the evening.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Review
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands
Loch Ness, Glencoe & the Highlands
Edinburgh

This is a good trip if you are interested in seeing the Scottish highlands. The boat tour on Loch Ness is only 45 minutes and perhaps not worth doing. We instead ate lunch in the village and walked around - enjoying seeing boats go through the locks.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Our driver was knowledgeable and kept the group on time. He talked the entire twelve hour trip - it was a bit much.
Transport
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Wonderful Irish Honeymoon
Ireland | Oct 9 - Oct 16, 2026

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Austin B.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026
We had such a wonderful honeymoon in Ireland. Thank you, Aleksandra, for getting this trip together for us so we could enjoy the visit without having to fret with booking hotels, tours, and experiences. We loved the walking tours learning the history of Dublin, Jameson, and Guinness, the food and culture tours in Kilkenny and Galway, our free day in Cork where we got to enjoy the English Market, the incredible views at the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, and capped off with a relaxing stay at... Read more

We had such a wonderful honeymoon in Ireland. Thank you, Aleksandra, for getting this trip together for us so we could enjoy the visit without having to fret with booking hotels, tours, and experiences. We loved the walking tours learning the history of Dublin, Jameson, and Guinness, the food and culture tours in Kilkenny and Galway, our free day in Cork where we got to enjoy the English Market, the incredible views at the Cliffs of Moher and the Burren, and capped off with a relaxing stay at the K Club. Usually, after a vacation, we're ready to head back home and go back to our day-to-day, but we could have easily spent another couple of weeks in Ireland. We can’t wait to come back.

Activity Reviews
Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Return Tour
Aran Islands and Cliffs of Moher Day Return Tour
Galway
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Ireland
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

We did a self driving tour of Ireland. What a...
Ireland | Oct 10 - Oct 17, 2026

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Joy A.
Denver, CO | Reviewed on Oct 18, 2026
We did a self driving tour of Ireland. What a beautiful country! We probably took on more than we should have in our driving portion of the trip, not being fully knowledgeable of distances and roads. In retrospect we should have just scheduled a day exploring Cork rather than leaving Cork to explore other areas. Don’t get me wrong the other areas were beautiful, but you can’t see it all in six days. We particularly enjoyed our time in Dublin because we just stayed in Dublin and could fully... Read more

We did a self driving tour of Ireland. What a beautiful country! We probably took on more than we should have in our driving portion of the trip, not being fully knowledgeable of distances and roads. In retrospect we should have just scheduled a day exploring Cork rather than leaving Cork to explore other areas. Don’t get me wrong the other areas were beautiful, but you can’t see it all in six days. We particularly enjoyed our time in Dublin because we just stayed in Dublin and could fully enjoy it. We did a food tour with Ciaran that was delightful. A good chance to slow down, get some Dublin history, sample local specialties and have a lot of laughs. We also scheduled on our own the duck boat Viking tour. What a hoot! Tons of laughs with some good history lessons added in. The people of Ireland were so welcoming and gracious. A big thanks to Aleksandra for planning our vacation.

Hotel Reviews
Moxy Cork
Cork

A fun boutique hotel in the heart of Cork. Great location for restaurants and shopping.

Authenticity & Character
Very hip, my adult children loved it.
Location
Close to restaurants and shopping
Staff
We didn’t have a lot of interaction with staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The rooms are small but efficient.
Hotel Riu Plaza The Gresham Dublin
Dublin

A beautiful hotel close to the heart of Dublin.

Authenticity & Character
It was a beautiful hotel that I greatly appreciated, but I think my kids would have preferred something a little more trendy.
Location
It was in walking distance to restaurants and shopping and all the local attractions.
Staff
We didn’t have much interaction with staff, but the times we did everyone was very friendly.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very well kept hotel.
Activity Reviews
Guinness Storehouse Experience Tour
Guinness Storehouse Experience Tour
Dublin

It was a good experience. Guinness did an amazing job with their visuals on there self guided tour. The pint at the end was very welcoming and I loved watching the pour!

Titanic Experience Cobh
Titanic Experience Cobh
Ireland

It was a good interactive and informative tour.

Dublin Secret Food Tour
Dublin Secret Food Tour
Dublin

This was a great food tour! Maybe because our guide Ciaran was so energetic, knowledgeable, and provided loads of laughs. The food was also enjoyable, especially the Irish coffee,

Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb

Kate was amazing yet again!!! We had the mos...
France | Sep 22 - Oct 1, 2026

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Amy G.
Allentown, PA, USA | Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

Kate was amazing yet again!!! We had the most wonderful time on our adventure that she planned for us. She is attentive and always plans the best vacations. We hope to use her again in the future.

Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 16, 2026

Oh Amy, thank you so much for your incredibly kind words! ❤️ It truly means the world to me that you trusted me with another one of your adventures. Knowing that you had such a wonderful time makes me so happy!

It’s always an absolute pleasure planning your travels, and I’m already looking forward to wherever your next adventure takes you. Sending you a big hug and lots of love!

Kate

The Rubens Hotel was beautiful. The staff was...
England | Oct 4 - Oct 11, 2026

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Meg L.
Boston, MA | Reviewed on Oct 14, 2026

The Rubens Hotel was beautiful. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. We did a day tour to Stonehenge, Bath and Windsor . That was great and our tour guide, Carlos , was so knowledgeable. I think the Churchill War Room was one of our favorite tours .
Alekasandra who put together our trip was wonderful. Very responsive to our questions

Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Sheb
Local specialist in England | Replied on Oct 14, 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, Meg!
I’m absolutely delighted to hear that you had such a wonderful time, and I’m so grateful I could be part of it! ❤️
Warmly,
Aleksandra

Kateryna was patient with us and very knowled...
Ireland | Oct 1 - Oct 11, 2026

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Marie K.
Minneapolis, MN | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026
Kateryna was patient with us and very knowledgeable about ireland. She took the stress out of finding good hotels and arranging drivers. Everything worked out on time. She listened to our interests and planned our trip around them. We still had plenty of time and freedom to explore on our own. Read more

Kateryna was patient with us and very knowledgeable about ireland. She took the stress out of finding good hotels and arranging drivers. Everything worked out on time. She listened to our interests and planned our trip around them. We still had plenty of time and freedom to explore on our own.

Hotel Reviews
The Green
Dublin

Everyone at the hotel was kind and professional. The rooms were clean and pleasant. The breakfast was fresh and well prepared. Staff were always willing to help us with questions or arrange a ride, or make recommendations. Very pleasant stay.

Authenticity & Character
Very pleasant and welcoming staff
Location
Near shopping and many historical sites
Staff
Cheerful, helpful, polite and welcoming
Cleanliness & Comfort
Beds were made up nicely every day. Clean towels, room always looked fresh when we reurned. Dining staff attentive
Scott's Hotel Killarney
Killarney, Co. Kerry

Hotel was pleasant, rooms were clean, staff was pleasant and helpful. Food was good.

Authenticity & Character
Near many restaurants, live music
Location
Near shopping and transportation, close to historical sites we wanted to visit
Staff
Pleasant, helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hallway carpet stained
The Victoria Hotel
Galway

Room was clean and fresh, food was good. Restaurant adjoining hotel was very good

Authenticity & Character
Location
Near everything we wanted to see in galway
Staff
We really didn’t interact with them, they were fine
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin Private Walking Tour
Dublin

This was one of my favorite parts of our trip. She showed us all around Dublin, made great recommendations, answered questions we had, took us to historical sites and pointed out places of interest and the backstory.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
I thought she gave a fantastic tour, packed a lot into our 2 hours
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: Discover Ireland's Master Glassmakers
Waterford Crystal Factory Tour: Discover Ireland's Master Glassmakers
Dublin

It was impressive how much work goes into this crystal. It was interesting to see and learn about all the steps involved.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
I really appreciated our driver who pointed out places of interest along the way
Killarney National Park Private Tour
Killarney National Park Private Tour
Ireland

Seemed magical to experience this in a horse drawn carriage.

Quality of Experience
Driver was pleasant and knowledgeable. Very interesting to listen to
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Pleasant guy
Transport
Beautiful horse. Appreciated the caring demonstrated by driver, both to his animal and his passengers
Visit the EPIC Interactive Museum & Jeanie Johnson Famine Ship
Visit the EPIC Interactive Museum & Jeanie Johnson Famine Ship
Dublin

Lots to learn about, didn't know about the extent of the oppression by the British, and for so many centuries.

Quality of Experience
The stories of what the irish people suffered
Dingle Peninsula Tour
Dingle Peninsula Tour
Ireland

Driver gave us a more extensive tour, way up in the hills. We really got to see a lot of the countryside. Driver was an interesting character.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Dublin Tour
Jameson Distillery Bow St. Dublin Tour
Dublin

Learned about the whiskey making process and hot to taste some good whiskey

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko

Would 100% Do Again
Scotland | Sep 21 - Sep 30, 2026

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Jennifer F.
Dallas, TX | Reviewed on Oct 12, 2026

I initiated this trip as planning for my parents and then had Aleksandra communicate directly with them on specifics later on. She did such a fantastic job and communicated well. Made me feel at ease in using this service, and felt that my parents were in good hands in their planning of the remainder of their trip.

Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Sheb
Local specialist in England | Replied on Oct 14, 2026

Hello Jennifer,

Thank you so much for your beautiful words! ❤️ I’m truly grateful for your trust in me to take care of your parents’ travel plans, and it makes me so happy to know that I could give you peace of mind and make you feel they were in good hands. It was an absolute pleasure helping them, and I hope they create wonderful memories on their journey!

Sincerely,
Aleksandra

We loved our entire experience with KimKim - ...
Scotland | Oct 3 - Oct 9, 2026

Cristina
Cristina S.
Atlanta, GA | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
We loved our entire experience with KimKim - very responsive, very easy to work with, and knowledgeable. Read more

We loved our entire experience with KimKim - very responsive, very easy to work with, and knowledgeable.

Hotel Reviews
The Allan Park
Stirling

A great place to eat and wonderful staff; however, I would not recommend staying in the basement level. The kitchen is there and the music was very loud. Rooms are tiny but well done.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Easy to walk to everything.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Kingsmills Hotel
Inverness

Wonderful stay - large, comfortable rooms, very pretty hotel. Nice pool and hot tub as well.

Authenticity & Character
Location
You can walk to town, but it is at least a 15 minute walk.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Loch Eyre House
Portree

The house itself has a beautiful view of the loch. The rooms leave a lot to be desired. They are tiny. If there are two of you each with a suitcase, be prepared to struggle to find floor space for them. The shower is narrow, almost impossible to wash your hair without hitting your arms on the sides, one hand towel, minimal amenities. There is little to no soundproofing and it's like staying in someone's house, so you hear everything. The main room shown in the picture is beautiful but very small so if more than a couple of people want to use it, it's a bit awkward. The hotel is also very far from town, on challenging roads. There is nowhere to walk there for exercise.

Authenticity & Character
Location
If you're interested in being able to walk anywhere, this is not the location for you. If you want to be far from everything with a lot of quiet, it's good for that.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Towels were old, one had a hole in it, the most basic amenities provided. Bed was old and uncomfortable.
Victoria House Bed and Breakfast
Fort william

Wonderful staff and well appointed rooms; food was great and the bed was comfortable. We appreciated having minifridge as well and used the hot tub which was spotless and well maintained. It is not right downtown but there are things around the Inn to do.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Be aware that you will need to drive if you want to be in the town area. Lots of walking paths around it and cute cafe.
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Inn on Loch Lomond
Inverbeg

Very beautiful location and great staff. Comfortable rooms, well appointed.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Not near the town, but fine for us as we had a car.
Staff
Front desk staff was awesome!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Bespoke Private Isle of Skye Tour from Portree
Bespoke Private Isle of Skye Tour from Portree
Scotland

Trevor was amazing - the best day of our entire trip. He was incredibly knowledgeable and patient with us, and worked with us to give us the best day. He thought of everything, including bringing us hot tea, towels, snacks, raincoats - you name it. Wish we had Trevor with us on the rest of the trip!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Stirling Old Town Private Walking Tour
Stirling Old Town Private Walking Tour
Scotland

Perfectly paced trip - our guide was incredibly knowledgeable (and patient) with all of our questions.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Didn't apply
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Inverness

Beautiful views and hilarious guides on the trip.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Loch Lomond Sunset Cruise
Loch Lomond Sunset Cruise
Loch Lomond

This was sold as a sunset cruise, but it was at 3:30 so there wasn't much of a sunset. You are gone for 1 hour and it's a very cursory view of the lake. The boat was very nice and the information was good to know.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 13, 2026
Hi Cristina! Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review! It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoyed your experience with kimkim and had such a wonderful time exploring Scotland! I'm especially happy to hear that Trevor made your Isle of Skye adventure so memorable! It sounds like he really went above and beyond to make your day special, and I'll be delighted to pass along your lovely words! I also really appreciate your honest feedback about... Read more

Hi Cristina!

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a thoughtful and detailed review!

It truly means a lot to hear that you enjoyed your experience with kimkim and had such a wonderful time exploring Scotland!

I'm especially happy to hear that Trevor made your Isle of Skye adventure so memorable! It sounds like he really went above and beyond to make your day special, and I'll be delighted to pass along your lovely words!

I also really appreciate your honest feedback about the accommodations and the Loch Lomond cruise. I'm sorry that some aspects didn't quite meet your expectations. Your comments are incredibly valuable and will help us make even better choices for future travelers.

It was such a pleasure helping you plan this adventure, and I'm so grateful that you trusted us with your trip!

Wishing you many more wonderful travels, and I hope we'll have the pleasure of helping you explore another beautiful destination someday!

Warmest wishes,
Kate ❤️

Stunning trip to Scotland- October 2026
Scotland | Sep 30 - Oct 6, 2026

Pia
Pia M.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 11, 2026
Our trip to Scotland, booked through kimkim and organized by Kateryna, was a delight from start to finish. We are a group of 4 friends (2 couples) with busy lives, none of whom had traveled to Scotland or even been abroad in years. Kimkim and Kateryna planned a 6-day trip for us that managed to hit all our highlights and left us all with the desire to return. Planning the trip was easy- I put our priorities and parameters into the kimkim survey, and Kate came back with a plan for our trip... Read more

Our trip to Scotland, booked through kimkim and organized by Kateryna, was a delight from start to finish. We are a group of 4 friends (2 couples) with busy lives, none of whom had traveled to Scotland or even been abroad in years. Kimkim and Kateryna planned a 6-day trip for us that managed to hit all our highlights and left us all with the desire to return. Planning the trip was easy- I put our priorities and parameters into the kimkim survey, and Kate came back with a plan for our trip that included all our hotel stays, private tours, castle and historic site visits and lots of local flavor. Kate answered all of our questions quickly and efficiently, and when we decided to add a day to our trip she altered our plan, and even switched up a few of the hotels based on our preferences.
Once our flights and the trip were booked, we kept in touch through the kimkim chat and emails, downloading the kimkim app a few weeks before departure. The app had all our hotel, tour and other tickets contained right within it, usually including map and website links, so no searching through emails or looking up directions. We used the app every day during our trip!
When we arrived in Edinburgh we were met by a driver who kept in touch via text while we went through immigration and collected our bags. The driver (Nikolin with Eagle Transfer) was friendly and on the drive to the hotel gave us a lot of local tips as well as much-needed driving advice (we picked up a rental car after 2 days in Edinburgh). It was great to not have to struggle with our bags on a train, or figure out how to book our own taxi.
Two days in Edinburgh were not nearly enough, but we had other places to go! In Edinburgh we had a fantastic 2.5 hour walking tour of the city with Jack, an amazing Scottish tour guide who met us at our hotel, took us all over the city, also gave us great recommendations, and escorted us back to the hotel at the end. Definitely one of our trip highlights!
From Edinburgh we drove to Loch Lommond, then to Oban, Inverness, Stirling and finally back to Edinburgh to catch our flight home. We managed a flat tire when almost to our hotel in Loch Lommond, which threw a wrench into our plans. Reaching out to Kate via the kimkim app was easy and she helped get us connected with our tour guide in Oban. They adjusted the time of our driving tour the next day which allowed us to do a 3-hour (plus!) tour with John, another highlight. John saw that we had covered a lot of our planned tour with him on our drive to Oban, so he adjusted and gave us an entirely different tour that covered so much local history and sights- even letting us stop at a pub for a quick refresh! At the end he took us to Dunstaffnage Castle, a stunning ruin with so much history. From Oban we headed to Inverness, then the next day from Inverness to Stirling. At every stop we were able to experience the vast history of Scotland, and our own ancestral connections to it. Once we got the hang of the driving even that was a delight, with so much stunning scenery everywhere we turned. We were incredibly lucky with the weather during our trip, with only a little bit of rain (which treated us to no less than 3 rainbows) and very mild temperatures.
To anyone planning a trip to Scotland- especially if you have never been- we highly recommend the service, professionalism, expertise and guidance of Kate and the whole kimkim team. We can't wait to go back to Scotland, or to have kimkim help us plan another trip abroad!

Hotel Reviews
Apex Waterloo Place
Edinburgh

A great hotel in the heart of Edinburgh New Town. The rooms are modern and comfortable, with all the amenities you would expect from a 4-5 star hotel. The staff at the hotel could not have been more helpful and accommodating, from holding our bags when we arrived early in the morning, to the most wonderful and attentive service in the restaurant (with a truly delicious breakfast service) to helping us book a taxi to pick up our rental car on the day of checkout. Even though there was road construction going on on the street in front of the hotel, we were able to be dropped off and picked up right at the door. We would definitely book here again!

Authenticity & Character
This is a relatively modern hotel but retains a good deal of character, especially in the lovely lounge and bar area.
Location
Easy to walk to lots of places, nearby shopping, coffee shops, restaurants and local sights.
Staff
They were so attentive and helpful at every step and at every level of service, from front desk staff to housekeeping and restaurant staff.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Very comfortable room and bed, great temperature controls, terrific shower! Gorgeous garden tub we did not take advantage of.
Cameron House
Alexandria

Cameron House is a full-on luxury resort. We stayed in the original part of the building in a lovely ground-level room that overlooked the beautiful garden. The hotel has everything, and while we didn't have time to experience all of it we were able to see the gorgeous pool/waterslide/hot tub/spa area, the stunning whiskey bar, the fun and casual lounge restaurant, and the lovely lobby bar. At dinner at their off-site restaurant as both in the hotel were fully booked. Amazing location right on the shore of Loch Lommond. The massive, stunning buffet breakfast we had the next morning was beyond compare, with the best haggis of the trip and just an amazing selection of anything you could want. Wish we could have stayed longer!

Authenticity & Character
Hotel/resort that was obviously a grand estate in previous centuries.
Location
Right on the shore of Loch Lommond, absolutely stunning.
Staff
Above and beyond- from bringing our bags from our disabled car in the parking lot (flat tire!) to assisting us get our passports transferred to a later hotel after I brilliantly left them in the hotel safe.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Stunning room with all the amenities- robes, slippers, heated towel bars, shortbread! Incredibly comfortable bed.
Victoria Square
Stirling

This hotel was just lovely and we wish we could have stayed longer. Harriet (the owner/manager) was so helpful and kind, helping us with our heavy bags (no elevators in this historic property). Great location on the edge of Stirling, private car park, very pretty restaurant.

Authenticity & Character
Stunning decor, beautiful building, just gorgeous.
Location
Quiet but right on the edge of Stirling, an easy walk to lots of things. Overlooked a lovely green square/park.
Staff
Harriet accepted delivery of our passports from a taxi driver (left at a previous hotel) and held them for us to arrive. She also made dinner reservations for us at a local bistro and helped us with everything we needed.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Every detail here- robes, slippers, heated towel bars and tile floors in the bath, lovely complimentary sherry and shortbread in the room. Just lovely.
Dungallan Country House
Oban

Dungallan Country house is just that- a lovely country house. The rooms are stunning and have all the amenities you could ask for- including gorgeous bathrooms with heated towel bars, robes and slippers, giant shower, etc. Homemade shortbread and Scottish tablet (a treat!) in every room. The staff- lead by manager Michele- could not have been more helpful, setting us at ease immediately upon arrival when we discovered we had left our passports in the room safe at our previous hotel. The dinner we had in their restaurant was quite possibly the best dinner of our entire trip. Lovely breakfast too.

Authenticity & Character
Just like a lovely large country home, with only a few rooms that are beautifully appointed.
Location
A stunning view from the lawn and patio, although up a steep winding drive from the main road so be careful!
Staff
Michele- the manager- was absolutely amazing, as were David and the rest of the staff. We felt like honored guests!
Cleanliness & Comfort
Everything was so clean and so comfortable- lovely bath, comfy bed. I wanted to take home all their draperies.
Bunchrew House Hotel
Bunchrew

Rated one of the most romantic hotels in Scotland- and we could see why! We stayed in the Lovat Suite- huge, truly historical feeling while still being incredibly comfortable. Our friends and traveling companions had the suite next door which had a stunning view of Beauly Firth right out their window. We arrived late and left relatively early, but enjoyed a nice breakfast and a drink in the lounge/bar the night before. Wish we had had more time to explore the history of this beautiful property.

Authenticity & Character
Felt like we were staying in an incredibly well-preserved, very historic home.
Location
Right on the shore of Beauly Firth- really beautiful and lucky if your room overlooks the water!
Staff
Our visit was brief but everyone was very kind and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Lovely bath with heated tile floor, heated towel bars, giant comfy bed.
Activity Reviews
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Edinburgh

This guided walking tour of Edinburgh was one of the highlights of our trip. Jack- our tour guide- met us at our hotel and brought us straight up to Calton Hill, an historic sight very close by. From there he guided us through New Town, Old Town, the Royal Mile, New College, Grassmarket and eventually back to our hotel, offering history, local lore and knowledge the entire way. So much nicer than a larger, more impersonal group. Jack even took us inside the Edinburgh Supreme Court building (two of our group were lawyers) which was a great addition/side note. We absolutely loved this part of our trip to Scotland.

Quality of Experience
We learned so much and really got a feel for the city.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Jack was the absolute best- so friendly and kind, adjusted our tour to fit what we wanted, etc.
Transport
We were walking but Jack made sure we weren't exhausted- Edinburgh has a lot of stairs!
Oban Distillery Visit
Oban Distillery Visit
Oban

Unfortunately we were unable to do the distillery visit as our earlier activity (driving tour) started late due to our later than planned arrival in Oban. I'm sure it would have been great.

Historical Tour and Seafood Experience
Historical Tour and Seafood Experience
Oban

John adjusted the timing of our tour as we were late arriving to Oban (due to our own car trouble) and took us on a lovely 3+ hour tour of the area. The original route was one we had kind of traveled on our way from Loch Lommond, so John adjusted and took us to other places- the Bridge over the Atlantic, Dunstaffnage Castle, a lovely seaside village where they hold a rock-skipping competition and other memorable spots. Due to our delay we weren't able to take advantage of the seafood tasting experience, which was unfortunate, but now we have a reason to go back to Oban!

Quality of Experience
Got to see so much of the area around Oban, learn about the history and just soak it all in!
Guides, Drivers and Staff
John was just the best, and we so appreciated his time, local knowledge and landscape, and willingness to adapt the tour to what we wanted to see and experience.
Transport
John's tour van was clean, comfortable and he maneuvered it around the scary (to us) Scottish roads with ease!
Local specialist: Kateryna Garkavenko
Kateryna
Kateryna Garkavenko
Local specialist in London | Replied on Oct 12, 2026
Dear Pia, Thank you so much for such an incredibly thoughtful and generous review. I truly loved reading every part of it, and it made me so happy to hear how much you all enjoyed Scotland. It was such a pleasure planning the trip for the four of you, and I’m delighted that so many parts became real highlights - Edinburgh, the wonderful tour with Jack, the beautiful stays along the way, and of course John’s flexibility in Oban after the tyre issue. I loved hearing how the trip unfolded,... Read more

Dear Pia,

Thank you so much for such an incredibly thoughtful and generous review. I truly loved reading every part of it, and it made me so happy to hear how much you all enjoyed Scotland.

It was such a pleasure planning the trip for the four of you, and I’m delighted that so many parts became real highlights - Edinburgh, the wonderful tour with Jack, the beautiful stays along the way, and of course John’s flexibility in Oban after the tyre issue. I loved hearing how the trip unfolded, even with the little unexpected adventures along the way.

I’m also so glad the hotels felt special and memorable. It sounds as though you really experienced such a lovely mix of character, comfort and genuine Scottish hospitality throughout the journey.

Thank you as well for your very kind words about me and the team. That honestly means so much. It was a real joy helping to bring everything together for you, and I’m especially happy that the trip left you wanting to come back.

And thank you for the photos too - they were such a pleasure to see 😊

Whenever you’re ready for your next adventure, I would be absolutely delighted to tailor another trip for you all. It would be such a joy to work with you again!

Warmest wishes,
Kate