Kimkim Trip Reviews for Scotland

The Alamo Guest House in Glasgow was another highlight of our trip. The accommodation was cozy and beautifully decorated. The service was outstanding, and the staff made us feel right at home. I would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting Glasgow.

Unfortunately, the Clan Macduff Hotel in Fort William was my least favorite. It felt more like a motel, and the location wasn't ideal for exploring Glencoe, which we missed out on. It was a last-minute addition to our itinerary, and I wish we had stayed somewhere further into Glencoe to better enjoy the area.

The River Ness Hotel was okay, but it felt a bit on the shabby side compared to the other accommodations. It was a last-minute arrangement, so I understand these things happen. However, it wasn't as impressive as the other places we stayed.

Right expérience hôtel for location

Excellent accommodations, attentive staff, delicious breakfast!

Our accommodations were amazing!! We loved the space, the big beautiful room and bathroom, and our host was so thoughtful! The on site massage was a lovely added touch!

The food was absolutely incredible- location was perfect, and our accommodations were great!

This was one of our all time favourite places to stay on our holiday. The view from the chairs in our room will forever live in our memories as one of our favorite spots in Scotland. Our hosts were so friendly and had great recommendations of places to visit and a great hike. We cannot recommend this guest house strongly enough!

This hotel felt so upscale in downtown Edinburgh! We loved the chemex coffee in the room, the high ceilings, comfortable bed, and the restaurant downstairs was so lovely!

We loved the boat ride, the guide and information about the loch, and the time on the shore exploring the castle is highly recommended!

We loved this hotel and was within walking distance of most things in Killarney. It was beautifully appointed and so comfortable. Staff were gracious and so helpful. We loved the restaurant and especially the bar. They made the best martinis we had in Ireland.

Convenient location right on the edge of the tourist section. We experienced some problems though - including sidewalk and road work happening right outside the front door, which made foot and car traffic tricky. The air conditioning in the hotel rooms couldn't keep up with the summer heat, so two of our 4 rooms were unbearably hot at night. Also, two of our rooms on the back side of the hotel experienced terrible noise all night long from the homeless population that were camped out behind their rooms. They got no sleep! We were told at the front desk that they had security who would run off the homeless people if they bothered anyone, but we didn't know to ask them to do that until it was too late. Seems like if they know it's a problem for guests they would take care of it proactively. We would not stay there again and would not recommend it to anyone.

Very comfortable and spacious rooms. It's a bit far away from some of the main tourist sites but we were able to walk everywhere. Breakfast was good. Bar was ok. One of the bartenders was rude and refused to make us a martini. The next night the bar manager was there and did make us one, but would not do so according to our specifications. He insisted he had his own secret recipe and that we would love. But we really didn't love it and would have preferred the simpler version that we requested.

Our driver, Steven, was outstanding. He tailored the tour to suit our family so well. We couldn't have been happier.

Our guide, Amanda, went above and beyond. We were not expecting her beautiful musical performance, but enjoyed it so much.

This was a great activity for our family of 11, ranging in age from 73 to 7. Everyone got to handle the birds, and we learned so much about them.

Hotel and staff were great. Location was excellent for getting in and out of the city

We arrived at the end of shopping week in Stromness and had a good time mingling with the locals

Good location with excellent views

Helpful staff and a great location

Really modern, great location right beside the Loch with a private beach

We had a tour with Ebenezar to Skara Brae, it was incredible. . The best thing was his knowledge and passion of the area. Cannot recommend him highly enough

Nice hotel, good location. There were elevators but you still had to take stairs which defeated the purpose of having an elevator for luggage. Also, it wasn't obvious that there was a ramp to enter the hotel so we also took a flight of stairs with the luggage...and there wasn't anyone to help. Breakfast was good, with a made to order hot entree.

Nice large room and bathroom. Good breakfast. The front desk woman was not friendly or helpful. No elevator and no one to assist getting luggage up a flight and a half of stairs. The breakfast was good and the waiter was very friendly. Note: there isn't any dinner options at the hotel. You need to go to the sister hotel, where they provide transportation (about a 10 min drive). The meal and service is excellent but it is a prefix menu and it's pricey (about 100 pounds per person with drinks).

We were on the top floor from what appears to be a transformed attic. No elevator, but we got help with luggage. The ceilings in the room were sloped on both sides so you really had to watch out to bump your head everywhere. No shower, no hot water. For Ireland, very weak breakfast

Nice big room and bathroom. Very good location and nice breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff. Good value.

It's a self guided excursion but well worth the visit. I've been to a lot of castles but nothing like Edinburgh. It's basically a city vs a single building.

This is such a unique experience and it's really worth it. The man who owns the dogs was super nice and patient. He also had some "hairy coos" which was a bonus. We all really had fun.

We aren't whisky drinkers but "when in Scotland" we really wanted to have a tour and not just a tasting. Our guide was excellent, the tour was really interesting, the facilities very nice and the tasting (which was the minor part of the excursion) was very nicely done. This is a boutique distillery and it was a curated experience, which we loved.

I loved it. Highly recommended

Very interesting . The guide was very good.

It is wonderful. It is a must place to visit in Edinburgh

We loved that we could skipthe line because we had tickets and the guidebook is a great souvenir!

Our guide was knowledgeable and complete!

Terrific experience learning about Scotch whiskey production. Izzie is a great guide!

Rick was a wonderful guide. We had a great time.

Amazing hotel! Beautiful rooms and perfect location. The breakfast was fantastic.

The location was amazing. The hotel was old and in need of some updates, but it was clean and worked out well for us. The breakfast was mediocre, but we loved the sitting room in the front of the hotel which overlooked the water.

Loved this hotel, but had to walk up several flights of stairs, which was a bit difficult for my Mom, who is 88. Otherwise, beautiful location, clean, updated, great breakfast.

This was a bit commercial. The castle was very nice.

Wonderful tour! The highlight of our trip. Well organized, beautiful views.

Amazing tour. Beautiful scenery.

Nice tour...a little too long and the Scotch as not as good as others we tried.

This is a truly exceptional hotel! The lobby is absolutely gorgeous, the room was massive and elegant, and the hotel and wait staff could not have been more gracious and helpful. I could not give a higher recommendation for this hotel!

The food and drinks on this tour were fabulous, and each stop presented a unique view of Glasgow. However, the true highlight of the tour was Megan, our tour guide. Megan was full of personality and highly knowledgeable about the venues, the food, and Glasgow in general. She made the tour a very enjoyable experience for all of us.

Excellent location, friendly staff, nice breakfast, lobby was great! Room was small with no view.

Excellent location, fabulous breakfast (best of our trip), free mini bar, great rooms (but no view). One staff member in the bar was very unpleasant on more than one occasion but all other service was great!

What a special treat! Excellent view of the water. Comfortable beds. Clean house. Nice to have all en suite bathrooms and laundry!

Wonderful staff from the moment we walked in (with a champagne toast). Superb made to order breakfast. Whole inn was incredible. Cozy and comfortable room with amazing views! Can’t say enough positive!! Quiet and peaceful!

Really nice family owned inn. Rooms were super clean with great Scottish plaid decorating and clean and cool bathrooms. They got up 30 min early to get us breakfast before our flight out. Really fresh and yummy breakfast.

Guy was amazing! So much energy and so knowledgeable. He was extremely interested in the history and economics of London. We felt so fortunate to spend the morning learning and laughing with him!

Best experience enhanced by having Guy walk us through and sharing his knowledge and passion. I think the audio guide would have been good but we were fortunate to have a special tour!

Gareth was very knowledgeable. We loved his stories! Learned so much in our three hours with him. Best way to start our time in Edinburgh

Such a cool distillery. So much history. And loved that they stressed “to go” bottles to avoid drinking and drinking. Got to take home three samples and a Dalwhinnie glass to enjoy at home.

The accommodations at the Dungallen Country House was delightful. The staff was so helpful, breakfast was lovely and when we asked for lunch to take with us, it was ready when we were leaving. Gorgeous setting!

We had a wonderful stay at the Cairngorm Hotel in Aviemore. The room was fine, but what really made our stay memorable was the bar with live music almost every night. We really enjoyed ourselves, especially because we stayed there for a couple of nights.

The Isles Of Glencoe Hotel was nice and modern, and though our stay was short, it was quite enjoyable. It seemed like a great spot for those into outdoor activities, with bikes and kayaks available for rent.

The Coolin View in Portree on the Isle of Skye did not meet our expectations. Although the view from the hotel was stunning, with picturesque views of colorful buildings on the water, the room itself was lacking. The bathroom was small, with a loud on-demand hot water system that was quite disruptive. It was not as comfortable as we had hoped.

We were very pleased with Balmoral Arms. The hotel had a charming sense of the local culture and offered excellent dining options. It was a nice place to relax after a day of exploration.

Leonardo City Edinburgh was in a convenient location, as we could easily walk or Uber to the old town. The building was previously used as a maternity hospital, which I loved very much. However, the hotel itself was a bit on the dirty side, which was a little bit disappointing.

Knipoch Hotel was one of our favorite accommodations. Located outside Oban, it perfectly captured the essence of the place. The dining experience at the hotel was excellent, with lovely meals and a great breakfast. It provided a splendid sense of comfort after long drives during our trip.

We absolutely loved the visit to Fingal's Cave! Although the journey was long with bus and ferry rides, the hour we spent at the cave was well worth it. The columnar basalts were stunning, and seeing the puffins was an incredible bonus. This was the highlight of the day, despite traveling to other locations.

The tour at Stirling Castle was fantastic. We loved the historical aspect and the richness of the castle itself. I only wish we had stayed in Stirling to explore the town more. It's definitely a place worth spending more time in.

Afternoon Tea at Edinburgh Castle was such a special experience. We enjoyed it immensely, probably even more than the castle tour itself. It was a delightful treat!

The History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour in Edinburgh was really enjoyable. Our guide, possibly named Shannon, did an excellent job, and we learned so much. It was a great experience.

The Orkney Food & Drink Tour was interesting, but perhaps not the best choice for Orkney itself due to its small size. Our guide tried her best, and we did sample some local goods like soup and crackers, but it might have been better to focus on Orkney's history tours instead.

The Oban Distillery Tour was a lovely experience. As someone who only wanted to visit one distillery, Oban was a perfect choice given its history. It was educational and enjoyable, and one distillery tour was just right for us.

Looks great, seems understaffed. Dusty, old, needs a deep cleaning, maybe replace some carpets. My sense was that they think they are better than they are, staff are pretentious. The menu is very different, only ate there once but wouldn’t recommend the dining room.

Staff excellent. Parking is a problem with construction and loss of land to an adjacent development.

One of the best hotels we have ever experienced.

Awkward location, no valet, nowhere to park.

Our guide was passionate, knowledgeable and a pleasure to be with.

This location is off the beaten path but an important part of our trip because of family connections. We were pleased to see a photo of our great grandfather in the wall of the cafe!

Very interesting.

We could have done this walkabout on our own.