A lot of Scotland!
Scotland
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Jun 14 - Jun 23, 2024
![Patricia](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/users/profile_photos/24cc62616f713463433750d807b3b49e8e70ad6b/original-518db82a648ef1378006de8d9d7c188c.jpg)
Katerina was amazing. She was always prompt with her replies and followed up on all our suggestions and questions.
Will definitely use her on our next trip her.
All of our transitions were smooth except for checkin to apt. in Edinburgh on June 18. We had nor received any checkin details for keypad. Fortunately we did make contact with her and got in. The email with those details had not been received on our end. All lodging was most acceptable.
Our Orkney guide Ann was excellent as was John on Shetland and Nicholas for Cairngorms. He also helped us with transportation to Ayr to ride the amazing Clydesdales!
Hotel Reviews
Our stay at Wilde Apartments Grassmarket was mostly pleasant, but we had an issue with the taxi driver dropping us off at the wrong place. It was a minor inconvenience, but worth mentioning.
Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments was one of the best places we've ever stayed. The only hiccup was the lack of communication about the key code to enter the apartment, which caused a bit of a panic. However, once that was sorted out, our stay was perfect. The apartment itself was fantastic and made our stay in Edinburgh truly memorable.
The Kirkwall Hotel was an excellent choice. The staff was fantastic, and the accommodations were comfortable and met all our needs. The service was impeccable, making our stay there truly enjoyable.
Activity Reviews
![Edinburgh Old Town Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/bac5364fc75ed8d0256975c9448e93175147bb84/original-5ac8f57c6574a78c79233e7b90899475.jpg)
The taxi service to our hotel was prompt, but the Edinburgh Old Town Tour was a bit underwhelming. Our guide, Christoph, was lovely but had a heavy accent that made it hard to understand him, especially with the Plexiglas barrier in the taxi. An open car might have made the experience much better. Despite this, he took us to Calton Hill, which we thoroughly enjoyed.
![Shetland Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/5c5e23540bfc026ca819324c7cd9c8ade5d2de91/original-a42bade0e5be77e9d27d8810e91d38c7.jpg)
The Shetland Tour was a highlight. We had a fantastic guide who took us on a driving tour through some breathtaking scenery. It was truly an unforgettable experience, made even better by the knowledgeable and friendly guide. I would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Shetland Islands.
![Cairngorms National Park Wildlife Tour](https://cdn.kimkim.com/files/a/images/522d6a8b74a48ddc47d3f38f889b51a6a3ea23c3/original-92422464afb1e52f547823bbf29ad610.jpg)
Nicholas, our guide for the Cairngorms tour, was absolutely wonderful. The tour was well-organized, and Nicola's knowledge and enthusiasm for the area made it an exceptional experience. I couldn't have asked for a better guide or a more beautiful setting.
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