Scotland Travel Agents

Kimkim has selected the best Scotland travel agents so you'll have a worry-free trip.
With kimkim you will connect directly to a local specialist in Scotland who will personalize your trip to your specific tastes. Once we have a sense of who you are and what you're looking for, you'll be matched with the right local travel agent for you. Not everyone wants to get completely off the grid—but even if you want to hit the most popular sites and cities, kimkim ensures a customized experience, including lodging, guides, and transportation.
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Kateryna Garkavenko

(97 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in London
Kateryna specializes in: History, Culture, Romantic, Gastro Tours
Recent traveler reviews for Kateryna:
"Kateryna was patient with us and very knowledgeable about ireland." - by Marie, Oct 12, 2026 · see review
"Our trip to Scotland, booked through kimkim and organized by Kateryna, was a delight from start to finish." - by Pia, Oct 11, 2026 · see review
"Kateryna is amazing to work with!" - by Alan, Oct 8, 2026 · see review

Aleksandra Sheb

(95 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in England
Aleksandra specializes in: Adventure, history, green tourism, extreme activity tours, local cuisine
Recent traveler reviews for Aleksandra:
"The cities that were selected for our journey through Ireland by Aleksandra were a diverse mix of Irish old and new." - by Greg, Oct 22, 2026 · see review
"Aleksandra of Kimkim put together a great itinerary, working with us to ensure we'd see what we wanted plus added some great recommendations." - by Mark, Oct 19, 2026 · see review
"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." - by Austin, Oct 18, 2026 · see review

Jane Davey

(81 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in United Kingdom
Jane specializes in: walking,cycling,skiing,mountainbiking
Recent traveler reviews for Jane:
"Jane was a pleasure to work with, responsive to our questions, and accommodating whenever we needed to make adjustments." - by Robin, Oct 12, 2026 · see review
"Jane Davey and Celina were so helpful and on top of everything, that with my wife's skills, made this the most hassle-free trip we have ever been on." - by James, Jul 9, 2026 · see review
"Thank you to Jane and Celina for working with us to create such an incredible trip." - by Merinda, Jul 6, 2026 · see review

Liz Chreist

(78 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Kimkim HQ
Liz specializes in: France and the United Kingdom
Recent traveler reviews for Liz:
"Many thanks to Liz and the KimKim team who designed a wonderful itinerary and taking care of all the details hitting the must-sees in Paris, Normandy, Loire Valley and Burgundy." - by Janey, Oct 25, 2026 · see review
"Kimkim set up private or group tours for us in several places, and Liz gave us good ideas for driving and stopping to visit memorable sites we might have missed." - by Peggy, Oct 22, 2026 · see review
"Kim Kim and Liz did a wonderful job planning and executing our trip to France." - by Renee, Oct 15, 2026 · see review

Stephen Molloy

(52 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Dorset and Lyon
Stephen specializes in: Luxury, high-end travel, active travel (cycling) bespoke trips, new mobility
Recent traveler reviews for Stephen:
"Stephen was very easy to work with." - by Geeta, Aug 10, 2026 · see review
"Stephen created an amazing 14-day itinerary through Vienna, Switzerland, and Italy." - by Joanne, Aug 2, 2026 · see review
"Stephen planned a truly beautiful journey from the moment we landed in Edinburgh until our plane took off nine days later." - by Amy, May 6, 2026 · see review

Claire Monfray

(47 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Claire specializes in: Ireland!
Recent traveler reviews for Claire:
"We enjoyed a wonderful trip through Eastern and Southern Ireland, arranged by Claire at KimKim." - by Alec, Sep 23, 2026 · see review
"Claire was extremely professional, personable and prompt in helping us plan our travels in Ireland." - by Michelle, Sep 5, 2026 · see review
"We worked with kimkim and Claire to plan our honeymoon in Ireland." - by Krista, Jul 27, 2026 · see review

Tetiana Smal

(39 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in London
Tetiana specializes in: Cultural trips, city discovery, family or couples trips, unique experiences
Recent traveler reviews for Tetiana:
"Tetiana was very helpful and user friendly." - by Jane, Oct 6, 2026 · see review
"We contacted our kimkim local specialist (Tetiana) via the app - at what was likely midnight in the UK." - by Peter, Sep 21, 2026 · see review
"We had a wonderful trip to the UK and are so grateful to Tetiana for all of her hard work in planning such a memorable experience!" - by Katy, Sep 19, 2026 · see review

Adrian Murphy

(22 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in France
Adrian specializes in: Self drive tours, historic sites, high end (luxury) travel, culture, history, romantic,
Recent traveler reviews for Adrian:
"Adrian helped me make the best itinerary for a solo traveler who happened to be my little sister." - by Savannah, Sep 29, 2026 · see review
"Adrian, our local specialist, did a fantastic /thorough job planning so we really got to see and experience a variety of cultural, historical, and natural wonders." - by Catherine, Sep 24, 2026 · see review
"Adrian nailed the activities we wanted and what we wanted our trip to be." - by Mike, Aug 21, 2026 · see review

Svetlana Frolova

(21 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Svetlana specializes in: Bespoke Tours, Self-drive Tours, Local Cuisine, Cultural adventures
Recent traveler reviews for Svetlana:
"Svetlana was our travel agent and did an amazing job with the itinerary." - by Nathan, Apr 16, 2026 · see review
"Thank you so much Svetlana for this amazing trip." - by Leslie, Sep 24, 2025 · see review
"Svetlana, my family and I would like to thank you for sharing your wonderful country with us and planning an amazing journey we will never forget." - by Connie, Aug 10, 2025 · see review

Rachel Long

(21 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Wales
Rachel specializes in: Genuine, authentic experiences around the UK, Ireland and France. Tailored approach with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
Recent traveler reviews for Rachel:
"Rachel stayed in contact with us before and during the trip to check in." - by Kelly, Oct 13, 2026 · see review
"Rachel went above and beyond." - by Rick, Sep 26, 2026 · see review
"The trip organized by Rachel and her team was perfect." - by Barbra, Sep 21, 2026 · see review

Alex Rawson

(20 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Wales
Alex specializes in: Specialized in genuine, authentic experiences around the UK & Ireland. Tailored approach to curate itineraries with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
Recent traveler reviews for Alex:
"Alex and Kim brought our vision to life." - by Shrara, Jul 31, 2026 · see review
"Alex did an exceptional job planning the trip." - by Pamela, Jun 30, 2025 · see review
"All in all, Routescape/ KimKim was a great company to work with, and Alex and Nic did fantastic work." - by Tom, May 19, 2025 · see review

Cathy Geoffroy

(20 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Dordogne
Recent traveler reviews for Cathy:
"Cathy did an amazing job." - by The Doug, Sep 30, 2026 · see review
"Cathy was fantastic when it came to putting together a trip to western Scotland for 4 people whose ages spanned more than 25 years' difference." - by Stephanie, Sep 17, 2026 · see review
"Overall the trip and the service provided by Cathy was excellent." - by Gordon, Jul 15, 2026 · see review

William Armstrong

(19 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in UK
William specializes in: self-guided hiking, self-guided cycling, guided hiking, city breaks, road trips
Recent traveler reviews for William:
"KimKim, William, Stephen and the whole staff were excellent." - by Maria, Aug 26, 2023 · see review
"When I started to plan a trip for me and my fiancé to London and Paris the thought was so daunting, however, Stephen and William at Kimkim made the whole experience so easy and stress free!" - by Kaitlyn, Aug 24, 2023 · see review
"We travelled to Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, and Fort William." - by Michael, Oct 22, 2022 · see review

Justine Stewart

(19 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in England/France
Justine specializes in: England, France, Scotland, Ireland
Recent traveler reviews for Justine:
"Justine set us up with two fabulous walking tours (thanks Guy and Gareth) and the best hotels!" - by CAG, Jul 6, 2025 · see review
"Justine was a delight to work with." - by Krystle, Apr 21, 2025 · see review
"Fantastic trip, couldn't have done it without KimKim, and Justine and Fanny were terrific!" - by Barret, Jul 15, 2024 · see review

Marianna Leccese

(17 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Nice
Recent traveler reviews for Marianna:
"Marianna went above and beyond in every way!" - by Kathryn, Oct 18, 2026 · see review
"Marianna at KimKim was outstanding, helping me plan the trip, setting it up and being available before and during the trip to deal with any questions I had (and I had plenty)." - by Steve, Oct 16, 2026 · see review
"Marianna, our local specialist, was wonderful to work with." - by Bob, Aug 16, 2026 · see review

Pauline Mathieu

(15 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in UK & France
Recent traveler reviews for Pauline:
"Pauline did a wonderful job putting together an itinerary for my 50th birthday girls trip to France." - by Alicia, Oct 3, 2026 · see review
"Pauline with help from Gabriella could not have been better." - by Dirk, Aug 16, 2026 · see review
"Hearing about KimKim from my sister-in-law we contacted them and them and Pauline was our personal agent and advocate!" - by LeeAnne, Nov 3, 2025 · see review

Salomé Deroyer

(15 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Lyon
Recent traveler reviews for Salomé:
"Salomé and I discussed this prior and she planned our trip accordingly." - by Brianna, Oct 6, 2026 · see review
"Salomé was very helpful planning our trip." - by Lindsey, Aug 19, 2026 · see review
"Salomé planned the perfect trip." - by Christina, Sep 20, 2025 · see review

Liam McGirr

(11 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in UK
Recent traveler reviews for Liam:
"Liam,, of Kimkim was outstanding-always got back to us immediately answering all our questions." - by Thomas, Oct 22, 2026 · see review
"Liam from Highpoint Travel put together an amazing itinerary for us." - by Claire, May 23, 2026 · see review
"The website paired me with one of their kind and knowledgable experts on England vacations (hat tip to Liam!" - by W.C., Apr 2, 2026 · see review

Eleanor Whitticombe

(10 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Eleanor specializes in: Outdoors, History, Heritage, Culture, Food & Wine, Family Travel.
Recent traveler reviews for Eleanor:
"We had a fabulous trip to the north and west coasts of Scotland organized by Eleanor Whitticombe and her team." - by Ross, Sep 24, 2026 · see review
"We had a wonderful family trip to Ireland, guided by Eleanor." - by Renee, Jul 19, 2025 · see review
"The food was excellent and the stadium was beautiful - now if only Tottenham would have played better :( Many thanks to Eleanor for planning our dream vacation." - by Kate, Jan 13, 2023 · see review

Caroline Serling

(8 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Kimkim HQ
Caroline specializes in: France, England, Scotland
Recent traveler reviews for Caroline:
"Caroline, Kate, and Diliana were quick to respond to our questions before, during, and after the trip." - by Kerry, Oct 23, 2026 · see review
"When it comes to trip planning, you guys shine and Caroline is the star." - by P Greg, Oct 6, 2026 · see review
"From the day we first interacted with Caroline and Diliana to dropping off our rental car, both were very attentive to our needs and our interests." - by Claire, Aug 24, 2026 · see review
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Wolfgang Lolies

(7 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Wolfgang specializes in: Bespoke Itineraries, Family Vacations, Individual Travel, Culinary Travel
Recent traveler reviews for Wolfgang:
"We had a long list of places we hoped to see and things we hoped to do for the itinerary, and a complex configuration of folks, room needs, and accessibility for our group, but nothing seemed to faze our extraordinary trip planner, Wolfgang." - by Diana, Sep 25, 2024 · see review
"Wolfgang did a great job planning our trip and adjusting with our wants." - by Nicki, Aug 18, 2024 · see review
"Wolfgang was incredibly responsive throughout our trip." - by Jeffrey, Jun 8, 2024 · see review

Sophie Bonaque

(5 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Lyon, France
Sophie specializes in: France, UK,
Recent traveler reviews for Sophie:
"Had a great time, Sophie made everything super easy and smooth throughout my trip to the UK." - by Edward, Oct 23, 2026 · see review
"I knew exactly which cities I wanted to visit in France and worked with Sophie who was based in Lyon." - by Dennis, Jun 27, 2026 · see review
"The service provided by Sophie was fantastic." - by Keaton, Mar 13, 2026 · see review

Carolyn Ransome

(2 reviews)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Pembrokeshire, Wales
Carolyn specializes in: Creating memorable experiences and tailor making trips around the UK, Ireland, France and Italy.
There really is nothing like taking a break from everyday life and packing your bags to go off on a new adventure, we only live once and we need to make the most of it! I love creating incredible journeys to discover new places and I've joined the Routescape team with years of experience of... read more

Méadhbh Byrne

(1 review)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Ireland
Méadhbh specializes in: Flexible tailor made travel, unique experiences
I have spent many years travelling the world and it is something that I love to do. I currently specialise in trips to Ireland, Scotland, Wales and England and love nothing more than planning the perfect trip. For me, travel is all about the experiences and the memories that we make. read more

Tom Blakey

(1 review)
Scotland Travel Agent based in Pembroke, Wales
Tom specializes in: Specialized in genuine, authentic experiences around the UK & Ireland. Tailored approach to curate itineraries with a specific focus on: Landscapes, Nature, History, Heritage & Culture.
I design journeys that uncover the magic of the UK and Ireland — from windswept coastal paths and storybook villages to grand castles and vibrant cities. Every trip is crafted around what matters most to you, weaving together hand-picked stays, authentic local encounters, and seamless travel from... read more

Alice Lyapunova

(1 review)
Scotland Travel Agent based in London, UK
I'm a young travel advisor with a lifelong love for exploring the world. Being at the beginning of my career means I approach every itinerary with fresh eyes, lots of enthusiasm, and plenty of attention to detail. I genuinely enjoy getting to know my clients and creating journeys that feel... read more
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Trip Reviews for Scotland

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim
4.7
Based on 268 ratings

Liam,, of Kimkim was outstanding!
Scotland | Oct 5 - Oct 18, 2026

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Thomas H.
Ashburn, VA | Reviewed on Oct 22, 2026
Liam,, of Kimkim was outstanding-always got back to us immediately answering all our questions.
The support team also came thru when Liam wasn't available. When there was a deleted excursion or a change to our rental car the credit was done immediately without any needed paperwork or stall tactics.
Tables Guest House in Skye was our favorite on our 14 day trip.
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Liam,, of Kimkim was outstanding-always got back to us immediately answering all our questions.
The support team also came thru when Liam wasn't available. When there was a deleted excursion or a change to our rental car the credit was done immediately without any needed paperwork or stall tactics.
Tables Guest House in Skye was our favorite on our 14 day trip.

Hotel Reviews
Raasay House
Raasay

Getting close to ending the season and you could feel it in less food selection and employees ready to go home

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The Tables Guest House
Dunvegan

Owners, Stuart & Janet were great hosts-favorite place in our 2 week trip.

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No 26 by the Sea
Oban

Big Room Honesty bar Great location overlooking harbor

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Harbour View B&B
Tobermory

Pon, manager was terrible as she forgot her job was to help us rather than us accommodate her. Breakfast had to be at 8:00 and when we asked for earlier one to catch our ferry she refused...wouldn't even provide us orange juice! So we paid for a breakfast we never got! B&B relying solely on it's excellent location

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mold on ceiling in shower
Activity Reviews
The Magical Island of Raasay
The Magical Island of Raasay
Scotland
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Guides, Drivers and Staff
Wildlife Adventures with Sealife mull from Tobermory
Wildlife Adventures with Sealife mull from Tobermory
Isle of Mull
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Local specialist: Liam McGirr

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.

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Easy to walk to everything.
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Kingsmills Hotel
Inverness

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

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Location
You can walk to town, but it is at least a 15 minute walk.
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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.

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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.

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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.
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The Inn on Loch Lomond
Inverbeg

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

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Location
Not near the town, but fine for us as we had a car.
Staff
Front desk staff was awesome!
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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!

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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.

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Didn't apply
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal Cruise
Inverness

Beautiful views and hilarious guides on the trip.

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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.

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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 23, 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

Incredible Scotland Trip
Scotland | Sep 21 - Oct 2, 2026

Jay
Jay T.
Newark, NJ | Reviewed on Oct 09, 2026
Amazing trip, well planned and put together by Aleksandra. Our tour guides Chris in Edinburgh, Rhona MacKenzie in Inverness, David in Oban, and Leire (food tour in Glasgow) were all amazing. We can not recommend them enough. This was our first trip in 23 years and, as an introduction to Scotland, well it was just incredible. Thank you Aleksandra and KimKim. Read more

Amazing trip, well planned and put together by Aleksandra.

Our tour guides Chris in Edinburgh, Rhona MacKenzie in Inverness, David in Oban, and Leire (food tour in Glasgow) were all amazing. We can not recommend them enough.

This was our first trip in 23 years and, as an introduction to Scotland, well it was just incredible.

Thank you Aleksandra and KimKim.

Hotel Reviews
N°11 Boutique Restaurant and Rooms Hotel
Edinburgh

Great room, location was wonderful, staff very helpful, food was amazing. Would stay again.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Walking distance to just about everything
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Avalon
Inverness

Room was beautiful. Host amazing, food incredible. Homemade jams just WOW.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Creag Mhor Lodge
Onich

This was our favorite. The view of the loch, breathtaking. Room was comfortable. Shower amazing. Great whisky bar. Staff was extremely nice. Location was a bit far from any walkable city but the view...wow.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Ranald
OBAN

Room was clean but so very tiny. Staff was very nice and the location was good. The shower was also so tiny.

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
The Social Hub Glasgow
Glasgow

Fun hotel. So much to do within the hotel itself. Food was good, staff was so nice. Location was great!

Authenticity & Character
Location
Staff
Cleanliness & Comfort
Activity Reviews
Outlander Castle Tour
Outlander Castle Tour
Edinburgh

Tour guide was very funny. Castles were grand and lovely. Just a wonderful experience.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour
Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour
Inverness

Again, tour guide was amazing and funny. Driving those roads, I don't know how anyone could do it. WOW. Just a beautiful place and amazing to see.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Three Isles Tour – Mull, Iona & Staffa
Three Isles Tour – Mull, Iona & Staffa
Oban

Unfortunately due to weather this was cancelled. So it is not fair to review.

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Private Tour
Edinburgh
Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Private Glasgow Essentials Tour
Scotland

Our tour guide was just ok on this tour. We had a better tour guide on the food and drink tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Real Mary King’s Close
The Real Mary King’s Close
Edinburgh

This was our fault, we missed our time window due to getting caught up at a cathedral. So can't honestly review this.

Oban Guided Town Walking Tour
Oban Guided Town Walking Tour
Oban

David was great, very knowledgable. Wonderful day in Oban.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
The Wee Food Tour of Glasgow
The Wee Food Tour of Glasgow
Glasgow

Leire was just wonderful. Go do this!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Private Inverness Walking Tour
Private Inverness Walking Tour
Scotland

Rhona was very knowledgable and fun. Great walking tour.

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Oban Distillery Visit
Oban Distillery Visit
Oban

Well I love Oban whisky so is it fair to review this...YES! If you are in Oban for a couple day, just do it!

Quality of Experience
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Transport
Local specialist: Aleksandra Sheb
Aleksandra
Aleksandra Sheb
Local specialist in England | Replied on Oct 16, 2026

Thank you so much for your lovely review, Jason! 💛
It makes me so happy to hear that you had such an incredible time in Scotland and that your first trip in 23 years turned out to be so special!
I’m delighted that you enjoyed your experiences with our guides, and I hope you’ve brought home lots of wonderful memories and plenty of little “wows” from your Scottish adventure!
Thank you again for choosing us and for letting me be part of your journey. 💛
Warmly,
Aleksandra