Kimkim Trip Reviews for Scotland

there is nothing like watching the close working relationship between a dog and the shepherd. We had the most amazing time with our host. After the demonstration, we got to play with all of the border collies for about an hour. Even my most apathetic teenager had a huge grin on his face.

OMG...these were the most decadent chocolate I have ever had. Never knew chocolate could be that amazing!!

John and his partner certainly did not disappoint. We were suppose to have a 2 hour guided tour with John through Stirling Castle. But he has so much information to offer that the 2 hours turned quickly into 4 hours. If you are a history buff, John is the person for you.

Martin and Jamie were the most laid back guides. even though we did not catch anything, they were gracious hosts. we really enjoyed the beautiful and quiet location. We now can check off Tweed river on our list of top fishing locations.

Wonderful hotel and highly recommended for your visit to St. Andrews. Also, catch a meal there if you don’t feel like coordinating dinner. Included breakfast was also very good. Nice job Rufflets.

Very nice hotel and the experience was overall very nice. Make sure that you confirm which room you are getting as we had a bit of a rough start with room selection but the staff squared it away for us. Also know that you are about a 20 minute walk from the Royal mile. As we didn’t mind walking this was not an issue for us.

If you are serious about golf. This is a MUST do. Golf’s hallowed ground must be seen and toured. Our guide was exceptional, and I wish we remembered his name to share with you.

David was our guide and did an amazing job here. Highly recommended

We played the Jubilee course. The experience was surreal to play on golf’s hallowed ground. If you are serious about golf…you MUST play here.

This was our favorite castle experience. Blair is not like Sterling or Edinburgh castles. It is more of a plantation property. However, the furnishings and grounds are amazing. I our opinion, it is a must see location.

We were in London during a heatwave and we knew there would not be air conditioning. The staff kindly provided us with a second fan, which was much appreciated. The room was quite small but we knew to expect that in such an expensive city. Very clean room and tasty breakfast pastries.

Beautiful spacious room and great location in New Town. Easy to walk to Old Town. The included breakfast at the restaurant across the street was fantastic- best of the trip. Very accommodating staff who helped us send our laundry out.

Lovely room that looked up at Ben Vrackie. Very clean and comfortable and friendly owners. Loved the location; we could walk to dinner on the main street but not noisy at all.

Comfortable room that looked out toward the harbor. Restaurants in town book up very quickly so we ate at the hotel one night and it was delicious. Much better than expected, especially for a hotel restaurant. There's a parking lot but you have to find out the details from the front desk; it's not obvious at all when you arrive. Excellent full breakfast included too.

Nightmare-- the room smelled strongly of cat urine or mold. The hotel said they were unable to move us due to being sold out; in addition, our room opened onto the car park where a car show was going on, meaning that we couldn't open the window to air out the room. I did write to the hotel when we got home and they said they would refund us, but haven't seen it yet.

Eamon met us at baggage claim without any problem and gave us a great introduction to London. It was delightful to ride with him.

We thought that this would be a good way to get an overview of London but our bus was stuck in traffic more than it was able to take us from site to site. Would skip it next time.

Great hike back into the Hidden Valley. The hike in was a bit of a steep scramble in parts (more than I expected) but the route back was less difficult. Lots of beautiful scenery along the way.

Even though we had timed tickets for 10 am, we still had to wait about 30 minutes in line to enter. The line looked like it was getting even longer behind us so I would recommend tickets as early in the day as possible--very glad that Stephen got us morning tickets.

Fascinating walking tour. I didn't catch the guide's name but she was great. Very knowledgable and informative with just the right level of history and other facts.

An unexpected highlight! Beautiful and relatively uncrowded castle on the edge of the ocean. Well worth the drive.

Wonderful tour with Safari Steve. He drove us in a very comfortable Land Rover to several habitats within the park. At each one, we saw birds and other animals that we never would have spotted on our own. Even though we are not "birders," it was delightful for all of us (including 2 teenage boys). One of our most enjoyable days.

Slightly dated. Can be noisy depending on room. No lift. Dining room BEAUTIFUL, overlooks golf course. Food amazing!!

Amazing place and amazing staff. Food unbelievable.

Great place. Great bar entertainment!!

Beautiful place. Great staff. Amazing gardens.

Nice place.

Nice place.

Beautiful lodge in a quaint little town. Comfortable stay with beautiful lake view.

Love The Camillia we called home in Edinburgh - The boat was really a very special experience with lotsa comfort and space for everyone in the family (2 adults + 4 teenagers). Centrally located and convenient - Boat was easy to find within a 10 min bus ride from Waverley Station and just a minute walk from bus stop. Tesco express round the corner (2mins), walking distance to Edinburgh old town and nearby eateries. We'd recommend this unique experience

Cabin is compact with all we needed in a airconditioned cabin, including the inroom shower up to breakfast before checking out.

Beautiful hotel, with great restaurant. Room was very hot and uncomfortable during our stay this summer - Very warm and stuffy inside the room with only 1 fan, and we're unable to open the windows for cooler air (as we noted summer midges from hotel signages). While this was largely due to weather conditions, we'd suggest the hotel to anticipate and provide support for added comfort during such times. Otherwise, it'd definitely dampen the overall holiday vibes and mood at the Scottish highlands.

Beautiful and cosy house - a very pleasant surprise as we arrived, with all that we needed in a home away from home - Clean, spacious, cosy deco for chilling out together, beautiful views with fireplace, fully functional kitchen etc - Would really be perfect for the Winter we believe! BUT, it turned out really uncomfortable during our stay this summer - Very warm and stuffy inside the house with only 1 fan, and we're unable to open the windows for cooler air. Some summer midges made their way into the house too, so it was not pleasant and couldn't sleep well. While weather conditions are not within control, it'd definitely help if there was more fans, portable airconditioner made available. Equally important would be messages for guests on midges precautions. Otherwise, it'd really dampen the overall holiday vibes and mood at the Scottish highlands.

Very cosy stay, with family B&B feel and breakfast!

Hotel looks recently renovated with functional room - good enough if you're here to catch at match at Anfield Stadium (5 mins walk away). Surroundings look quiet with very few people around and not many shops opened when we were there.

2br apartment functional for our family.

A detour from the regular tour itinerary but well worth it for the F1 fans.

Not too eventful other than some random snaps of Loch Ness. Explanation of Lochness/ Monster on board was muffled too...

Beautiful castle

Bucket list ticked for the Liverpool fans! Truly amazing experience at Anfield! YNWA!!

Beautiful engineering piece. Loved the lighted tunnel at the top!

Wildlife watching with Safari Steve was great experience, through his lenses, passion, sights and sounds. Something special for city folks like us!

Cabin is compact with all we needed in a airconditioned cabin, including the inroom shower up to breakfast before checking out.

9.5km hike in the lost valley, glad for the clear blue skies and cool morning breeze

Checked out the mysterious stonehenge with Wills, our very knowledgeable and insightful guide!

The host of this accommodation was so welcoming and friendly! The location and view from the room was wonderful. It was walking distance to shopping and some cool attractions. I would absolutely stay here again!

My husband and I are not usually ones to pay a lot for our accommodations because we are rarely there. We just need a clean place to sleep. However staying in this hotel for a night was a treat. The building is absolutely breathtaking and has an old world feel. So classy. The room had everything we needed and was beautiful and comfortable. Rumour has it that Elton John had stayed there. :-)

This is a small local feeling B&B. The staff were so friendly and the breakfast was delicious. It was a cozy location where you can't help but meet and chat with other guests. The location is perfectly close to downtown and parks and attractions such as the distillery.

Definitely book way in advance to secure a spot in the hotel. The bunkhouse is very rustique and does not offer the same level of comfort some may seek after a long day on the WHW.

The manager was really friendly and helpful! Breakfast was also really good. Might be good to have some additional healthy options, like fruit. Facilities were nice and clean.

Some ongoing constructions. Tools and nails on the floors of the spa area. Pretty dangerous and also unprofessional

The privat tour with our very experienced guide Rhona was a special highlight for us. She really was able to vividly describe the battle of Culloden and patiently answered the many questions we had. She definitely knew all the true and untrue tales and stories about what had happened on this historic field and impressed us with her knowledge of the gaelic language. We highly recommend this tour and especially Rhona as a guide.

The tour was an overall nice experience and offered many beautiful sights such as Neist Point, the Fairy Pools, Fairy Glenn and particularly the Quiraing-formation as well as the notorious Old man of Storr. However, the driver Martin seemed quite rushed and on a very thight schedule, which led to interesting driving manoevers as well as some hasty visits without the necessary time to really appreciate places. The "visit" at Dunvegan Castle for example was meant to be a lunch-break or gift-shop-consumption-stop instead of an opportunity to explore the castle - which we actually did not see at all! The tour was advertised as a "guided tour" which was somewhat misleading, as the guidance offered was merely the drive-around! Martin was friendly and did his best in offering some explanation, but those turned out to be more anecdotal. Personally, we would choose quality over quantity.

We really enjoyed this tour. Mary, our tour guide was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor.

Very nice cruise along Lake Linnhe. although The weather was spotty with rain there was seating inside and we we were able to still see the beauty and hear the captain speak about the scenic surroundings

Nice hotel, great staff.

Beautiful, historic hotel in a quiet setting.

Loved this hotel -- it was one of the most beautiful we stayed in. Very modern decor. Our room had an amazing view of the harbor and was very well located. The hotel restaurant, Baab was also exceptional.

This was my least favorite of all the hotels we stayed it. The buildings were formerly a school and the guest rooms in particular feel very institutional. The hotel was fully booked the night we stayed and the staff seemed very overwhelmed. That said, it has a great location that's an easy walk to Stirling Castle.

This was a great location in the in New Town. An easy walk to shopping, restaurants and attractions. The staff was exceptionally friendly and I would have appreciated having the kitchenette if we'd stayed longer in Edinburgh. This was also one of the most spacious rooms we stayed in.

Gareth met us at our hotel and took us on a wonderful walk around Edinburg's new and old town, teaching us about the history and showing us the sites. It was a great way to orient ourselves to the city.

Glamis is a beautiful castle -- exactly what you expect a castle to look like! There are only a few rooms to see and you get to learn a bit of history about the castle and the family. I enjoyed it, but it was not one of my favorite experiences in the end.

I don't consider myself much of a nature person -- not a hiker or a camper and definitely not a bird watcher. That said, this was an amazing experience -- one of my favorites of the trip. Steve our guide was exceptional -- he took us to 4 different habitats in the Cairngorms and taught us all along the way. This is a 5-hour tour, but I could have spent 5 more hours learning from Steve.

Our guide, Rhona, was very knowledgable about the battle and the history. She spent time setting the context and the background of the political situation and really helped us envision the full picture. We asked tons of questions and Rhona was very patient with us.

Right on the banks of Loch Ness, this was my favorite of the 5 castles we visited. The setting was especially lovely.

I am gluten intolerant, but I really wanted a high tea experience on our trip. When you eat gluten free, you just assume that your experience is going to be a compromise vs. that of anyone you're with. That was not the case here. Our table was tucked away in a little alcove, which gave a very private feeling. We were invited to select a personal pot of tea from an extensive list -- wine and champagne are available for an extra fee. This was followed by a several courses including a 3 tier platter of savory bites and a second one of sweets. Everything was 1-2 bites of meticulously prepared food.

Amazing hotel and staff. Unfortunately, when we were there they had issues with the WiFi and the elevator wasn't working. ( we were on the 4th floor). Great location, great breakfast, and the staff were so welcoming and helpful. Liam especially went out of his way to help us out.

The exterior of this hotel may leave you feeling that the inside will be the same, but that is not the case. The rooms are modern, clean and well equipped. There is a restaurant/bar located in this hotel which was also had an amazing atmosphere. Food was excellent and the staff were all very helpful and friendly. The only issue is that there wasn't any parking in their small lot as it was full of the restaurant patrons. They did have overflow parking available in a small lot across the street.

Georgie and Rick were both friendly and very welcoming. This is a beautiful B&B and our room was spacious and well equipped. Modern and clean with a wonderful breakfast. Very relaxing. Georgie recommended Gasta Pizzeria and bar for dinner and it didn't disappoint. It was close by and had great pizza.

Ardrhu House is in a secluded bay with beautiful views and beautiful grounds. The exterior is well maintained and the castle like building is lovely. It has many positive features, the spa, hot tub, outside sitting areas and sun room. The bedroom was a bit small but comfortable. It had an authentic feel. The staff were friendly and helpful. Food was great and the dining was enjoyable.

This is a lovely hotel and very modern and spacious. We had a lovely view of the harbour. Perfect location, but no parking. We had to park in the railway parking lot across the street which was £3 per day. Restaurant for breakfast was spacious, but understaffed. Staff were friendly and helpful. Great little town for walking.

Hotel was very close to airport (6 min walk to airport) , but approx 20 min from central Glasgow. We had an extra day here before our flight left, so we took the airport bus to the town center which worked perfectly and we spent the day touring around Glasgow. This is your typical Courtyard by Marriott hotel and did the trick.

Excellent, worth the visit. This is a must.

A bit disappointing. Food was great, but the experience didn't seem as authentic as we were expecting.

Kate was amazing, so knowledgable and friendly. Loved this tour. Meeting up with Kate at the start was difficult. We didn't really know what to expect and how to locate her.

Our guide was knowledgable and friendly. Again hard to locate her at the start of our tour.

Boat trip was great and well narrated. Urquhart castle was a pleasant surprise and definatley worth seeing.

This was a beautiful distillery and our tour was great. Our tour was booked for 3pm but we arrived at 1:45pm and they were able to accommodate us at the 2pm tour.

This was so fun. The stopover in the town of Mallaig was nice, and just enough time to grab a quick lunch.

We had the perfect weather for this. Staff were awesome, very knowledgable and friendly. We had our tour booked for 3pm but asked if we could change to 10am, and were accommodated. Excellent narration.

Beautiful castle and surrounding area. Very high up and amazing. Parking lot was full so we had to park in a public lot and walk to the castle.

Old, worn furnishings. Even the supposed refurbished room looked tired. We were right over the front door and parking lot and had a lot of noise. The front desk said the room had not been paid for until we showed our receipt. No hot water in the bathroom. We do not suggest that you book this hotel for other guests in the future. We knew this hotel would not be perfect, but we didn’t know how imperfect it would be. Zachary, in the restaurant, was the only highlight of the hotel. Excellent!

The room, location, and staff were all excellent. We had a beautiful view of the river and castle. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Good breakfast!

A great location within Edinburgh to use as a place to eat, rest up. The overall décor was quite exotic. The hotel was very clean and well staffed. The restaurant was quite good and the breakfast service is a nice feature.

a hard to find location, but so worth the travel. A beautiful building set on an island. Amazingly quiet and restful. We did not stay in the main building, but one of the remote cabins. I would rate this as the most unique part of our trip. The staff were so helpful and made us feel welcome.

A total surprise being located near the airport. We could walk from our hotel to the tram that connects to Edinburgh. This allowed us an extra day to get back to the city for additional exploration.

The train was comfortable. The ride was a bit simplistic. It was difficult to fill in two hours in the town of Mallig.

Our attic room was cute and comfortable but on the second floor and with no lift which could have been a problem, however the staff were very helpful and carried our rather heavy suitcases up and down for us. Reception was only staffed from 8am til mid evening but out of hours access was provided and we were able to get our cases brought down the evening before our 7am departure. Breakfast was good and plentiful. The hotel is well situated and we were able to walk to a lot of sights and to great restaurants.

Amazing to stay in the oldest house in the town! Our room was clean and comfortable, breakfast generous and the staff helpful

Great hotel with good rooms, good breakfast and an exceptional receptionist who was fun and very knowledgeable about what to do, where to eat and how to get there. She really made it easy and special

We only stayed one night but the room was good and convenient for us to walk to the river for our cruise

Our driver was early and was really helpful inadvising which platform for our train. The car was clean and comfortable

I think this is a duplication of the previous request . We just had one transfer pre-booked on 18 April, for our departure to Saumur

This was a great day out - two very different chateaux with a delicious simple home-made lunch in another more personal one in between! Highly recommended

We had a good day - visited the Amboise Castle and Clos Luce, both great and both easily walkable.

The car did not come on time and we had to phone to find out what was happening. We were therefore late leaving and she drove really fast to get us to the vineyard which was not pleasant. Amelie however was excellent. We had not realised it was a walking tour (and mifht have brought better footwear had we known) but we really enjoyed strolling through the vineyards and the cave village. Amelie was very informative and spaced out her stops to explain the various aspects of the wine growing and then the cave dwellings which made it a nice leisurely pace. We also enjoyed the 3 wines we tasted! The car for our return arrived early - different driver. The grading of 4 stars reflects the late pickup - we would definiltey give 5 stars to Amelie

This was a very pleasant way to spend an hour or more, drifting peacefully along the river. The snacks and wine were fine for the price

This was a very professional service, excellent in every way. Confirmed by text the previous evening, spotless car, courteous helpful driver (Salman)

We walked from the station to our hotel and had a bit of trouble finding it - our fault as we did not check the info provided. We were then delighted to find it was the oldest house in the town and right in the square so convenient for sightseeing and restaurants. Clean, comfortable room and helpful hosts. As we realised we needed to go to Achiet -le-Grande rather than Ficheux we contacted the driver and arranged to leave earlier. He came well on time and took us there, leaving us in peace to find the grave we wanted and to spend time in the cemetery which is beautifully maintained by the War Graves Commission. He then drove us back and left us at the Wellington Tunnels which was an interesting and educational experience. We had thought we were meeting a guide theme but realised in time that we were to join their regular guided tour. A poignant day.

It was great to learn the history of the Eiffel Tower and to see the city both in daylight and in darkness.

An easy way to get a different view of the city with an option of being under cover out of the sun - or rain.

Great not to have to queue as long as those who were not pre-booked! An amazing collection - it would take days to see it all. Good that there were seats available here and there and staff at various points to direct one from place to place.

Always a wonderful way to get an overview of a city

Comfortable Beds, Charming Library on second floor. A busy place. Elevator broken so ask for help. Breakfast generous. A good practical stopping place. Our room was on lower level. Could use better reading lights.

The view is spectacular, the decor is comfortable bright, the rooms are delightful, the proprietors cook, serve check in to see how you are, converse with care and animation. It is right on the sea, sheep on the lawn, a beach to walk on. By far one of the best places to “be”.

Old English is hotel with friendly staff, a basic dining room and a pizza (excellent)pub attached right near the ferry which is a plus, A small quiet town with a few cute shops, Harris Tweed, a craft show. Located in Tarbert before glorious beaches on Harris its a wonderful old fashioned place owned by a brother and sister intent on keeping the best of the old and adding on to it.

This is a basic hotel but with spacious rooms and a good location. Good solid breakfast. Handles a lot of vacationers. On the Main Street and the room was at street level but the town goes silent early. Reservations are a must and there are a number of good restaurants. If you want more charm there are places within a short walk on the harbor but if you want to be central and walk the town for a short stay this served us very well. A local advised us not to enter the pub attached so we did not.

Such a fun place to stay. Clever small rooms efficiently done, colorful functional. Check in was in the bar with very happy and fun staff. At the end of a pedestrian street, quiet. After some of the more interesting and rustic places we stayed this was a pleasant surprise. Breakfast was delicious, fresh juice, cooked to order,

Big old building near the modern Scottish Museum and University of Edinburgh. We were given a large room that had an old long tub to relax in, a sitting area and large bed. Very comfortable and nice to spread out in after two weeks on the road. The lobby and terrace area are a bit shabby but the lounge was comfortable as was the room. The lighting was a bit dark. The restuarant was wonderful and very interesting space. Staff bent over backwards.

We ended up not staying here because the city was just so busy and there was no where to park close to the hotel. We finally found a parking garage but our rental vehicle would not fit through the gate. We had a 3 year old with us and we did not want to walk through the city and crowd with all of our luggage. This may be a perfect place for a couple wanting to visit the city but it did not suit our needs. I am giving it 3 stars just because of the location and inconvenience for our needs.

We enjoyed our stay at The Green. The location was great! The staff were so helpful in giving us directions when needed. The breakfast was delicious! We would definitely stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay at the Residence Inn. The location was convenient for our visit. We were thankful we had a taxi to deliver us to the inn because it is difficult to find. Our visit was short but we would stay here again.

We enjoyed our stay at Destiny Scotland-Hill Street Apartments. The rooms were nice, clean and comfortable. We did not cook any meals but the kitchen was nice and available if we needed it. We did have a little issue upon arrival with which room was ours and our room code but we reached out to KimKim and it was taken care of. We did not see any staff to ask for assistance or phone numbers to call if you needed help. We felt safe and we would stay there again.

We loved this show! The talent was amazing! Loved the stories!

We enjoyed talking to our driver. He was very knowledgable about the area.

We loved the excursion! The staff were so knowledgable about the local wildlife and terrrain. We would love to visit again and see what other trips they could take us on. Beautiful country!