Emily Reilly
Hello! I am Emily, and I grew up in Northern Ireland. At 12 years old I moved to Dumfries and Galloway in South-West Scotland with my family where we lived by the sea and made the most of the beautiful coastal landscape around us! The rural area enabled me to develop a passion for trail running and cycling in the stunning rugged surroundings. Dumfries and Galloway is home to 5 of the 7 World Class Mountain Bike trail centres known as the 7 Stanes and therefore very popular with bikers. I have benefited from an active upbringing, with many family holidays spent in the stunning Cairngorms National Park in the Highlands, and skiing in Switzerland - (although I also love skiing in Scotland). I studied at Edinburgh University and have a deep love for the beautiful, historic city, with the Pentland Hills just a short drive or bus ride from the city. In 2023 I relocated to Morzine in the French Alps where I cycle, run and hike in the summer, and ski all winter.
What places and activities do you specialize in?
"I have lived in the lowlands of Scotland, studied and lived in Edinburgh, and holidayed extensively in the Highlands in the Cairngorms National Park. Scotland is an extraordinary country, offering sea, cities, castles, history, hills and of course, lots of distilleries. Whether you are looking for an active holiday, exploring the hills by foot, bike or 4x4 tour, or perhaps sea kayaking around Scottish Islands, or whether you want to explore Glasgow and Edinburgh, visit the famous castles, and explore local distilleries, or even a bit of both! I would love to assist you in creating the trip of your dreams. I also specialise in Ireland and Northern Ireland, having lived there and spent childhood holidays in the South, there are so many amazing places to explore!"
How did you get involved in travel?
"I have been lucky enough to have travelled from a young age. My parents had a property in Switzerland and I first skied aged 3 years old. Spending so much time outside has resulted in me developing a passion for exploring new parts of the world and trying new activities. Whether visiting an underground salt mine in Romania, horse-riding in Canada, or road cycling in Spain, I have a true love of absorbing new cultures, trying different things, and finding the best local coffee shop! "
Please share a unique travel experience you will never forget.
"In 2013 my family was on holiday in Canada. We were driving on the outskirts of Banff, and some cars had stopped on the road. We got out to have a look and a beautiful black bear crossing the road in front of us! Later in the trip, we went on a boat trip to see some killer whales - often people never actually see them on this trip but we took a chance. We were treated to a show of them jumping out of the water by the boat, it was incredible. I even managed to take a photo of one in mid-air! My favourite stop on that trip was definitely Lake Louise."
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Recent trip reviews for Emily
A beautiful and memorable trip to Ireland!
Ireland
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Sep 3 - Sep 9, 2024
Hi Sullivan,
I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Ireland! Thank you for this feedback, and great to hear you enjoyed the Clontarf Castle!
You and Jade were a delight to work with, and I do hope you consider us again for your next trip!
Best wishes,
Emily & the team
First Trip to Scotland
Scotland
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Jun 17 - Jun 26, 2024
Hi Calli!
We are SO glad you enjoyed your time in Scotland. Thank you for this review and feedback - we agree the Bracken Hide cabins are so special and unique!
Thank you for the feedback on the Inverness hotel too, we have noted that.
So glad you made it to the top of Ben Nevis! It was a pleasure to work with you!
Best wishes,
Emily & Romane
Excellent experience with Emily and Kimkim
Scotland
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Apr 27 - May 12, 2024
Hi Lesley and Tom!
Thank you for your review! I am so glad you had a fantastic trip!
Thank you for your feedback, we will take it all into account! Great to hear that you enjoyed Knockinaam Lodge! It really is a special place, and often overlooked area of Scotland, making it such a wonderful, quiet and untouched spot to spend some time!
If you do wish to plan another trip, you know where to find me!
Hope to work with you again in the future!
Best wishes,
Emily
Everyone was super nice in St Andrews!
Scotland
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Jun 18 - Jun 24, 2024
Everyone was super nice in St Andrews! Stevie was a cab driver that picked us up at the airport and took us back. He also ended up driving us on Sunday for our day trip because the guide was sick. Stevie is the best!!!!!! So nice and very accommodating and sweet to my 83 yr old mom who went with us. We had a couple of issues but the Kim Kim team was on it and fixed them fast! It was a great trip and I highly recommend using them.
Thank you for everything!
Margaret
Hi Margaret!
So glad you enjoyed your trip and met the friendly locals!
Hope you are enjoying re-living the memories of your happy time in Scotland!
Thanks again for travelling with us :)
Best wishes,
Emily
The food tour in Galway was fantastic as well...
Ireland
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May 22 - May 29, 2024
Hi Deanna!
Thank you for the lovely review, I am so glad you enjoyed your time in Ireland! The food tour never disappoints!
It was a pleasure to work with you, thanks again to choosing to travel with us!
Best wishes,
Emily
The Ireland Trip of our Dreams Came True!
Ireland
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May 15 - May 22, 2024
Thank you for the lovely review, Will and Courtney! So glad you enjoyed your time in Ireland - it was a pleasure to work with you on your trip! Hope to work with you again in the future!
Not quite a five-star experience
Scotland
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May 19 - May 27, 2024
Everything was spot on! Great job KimKim. No...
England
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May 14 - May 17, 2024
Hi Glenda!
So glad you enjoyed your trip to England with us! It was an absolute pleasure to work with you :)
Thanks again for choosing us for your trip planning, I hope to work with you again in the future!
Best wishes,
Emily