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We just returned from an amazing trip to Scot...
Scotland | May 13 - May 19, 2025

Jim
Jim G.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on May 21, 2025

We just returned from an amazing trip to Scotland. Pauline, from KimKim travel was very helpful, patient, flexible, and she listened to our wants. She helped us immensely to craft a plan that hit all the key spots we wanted, and also included open blocks of time on most days for us to just wander and explore. The hotels were all in perfect locations and were wonderful. We liked the suggestions for restaurants in each area and we enjoyed those a lot. Also helpful were suggestions on sites, hikes, and other places of interest to consider in each area… that turned out to be a nice pick list.
Of course we had a hitch in our trip, as our flight to Scotland arrived over 4 hours late. Not a problem to coordinate with Pauline for a revised airport pickup time, and she also was able to reschedule a time sensitive tour. Very much appreciated.
We gladly recommend KimKim, and of course Pauline or one of her colleagues.

Hotel Reviews
Hotel du Vin & Bistro Edinburgh
Edinburgh

Nicely appointed hotel in walking distance to most of Edinburgh’s main sites. The staff were all wonderfully helpful and very friendly. Our room was lovely, and quite comfortable. Breakfast offered excellent quality choices. Definitely recommend!

Authenticity & Character
Charming
Location
Easy to Walk to about everything
Staff
Friendly, happy, and helpful
Cleanliness & Comfort
Rusacks St Andrews
St Andrews

Perfect location. Charming and beautiful hotel. Awesome staff. Nice restaurant and breakfast service.

Authenticity & Character
Wry impressive and historic hotel, with all the modern conveniences you want.
Location
Perfect location for golf and anything else you want to do in St Andrew’s
Staff
Extremely helpful, courteous, friendly and fun.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Awesome room, overlook8 g the 18th hole
Mercure Inverness hotel
Inverness

Really great location to explore Inverness, great restaurants and pubs all steps away. Parking on site was good and easy to get out and about on day trips. Our room was very comfortable and clean. The staff was always available to help and helpful and friendly. They made us feel very welcome.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Perfect location for walking to many great pubs, restaurants, and shops in central Inverness. Yet easy to get out on the road for day trips.
Staff
To a person, all the staff were helpful and very nice.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Our room was very comfortable and clean. But some public areas in the hotel could be updated.
Oban Bay Hotel
Oban

Lovely hotel overlooking Oban bay and on the Main Street in town. Easy walk to get to everything. Room was comfortable and clean. Breakfast was excellent. Charming bar and front porch area to relax, have a drink and snack. Staff was simply lovely, we enjoyed our stay a lot.

Authenticity & Character
Has a feel of old world charm, and is quite comfortable.
Location
Beautiful views from the hotel, and easy walk to everything in town.
Staff
Very helpful, accommodating, and fun too.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel Colessio
Stirling
Authenticity & Character
Our room was stunning, beautiful, and comfortable. Best one on our trip! We also liked the bar/restaurant.
Location
Close walk to the castle, distillery, restaurants and shopping just off the main area.
Staff
Very nice, friendly, and helpful.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The outside is not as impressive as the lobby and restaurant, and our room was THE Best!
Local specialist: Pauline Mathieu
Pauline
Pauline Mathieu
Local specialist in UK & France | Replied on May 21, 2025

Hey Jim,

Thank you so much for your feedback! It was such a pleasure planning this amazing trip to Scotland for you. I'm so glad you and Maggie had a great time!😍

We can’t wait to see what adventure you plan next! 😉

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