William Armstrong

Our Scotland trip ranked as one of the best ones we have taken. KimKim, William, Stephen and the whole staff were excellent. No detail was forgotten. The excursions that KimKim planned from the food tour to the distillery tour to the Skye Tour were excellent. We think that we saw a lot on our two week trip. Definitely, we will use KimKim to plan another trip.

Hotel Reviews

Old Waverley Hotel

Edinburgh

Loved it! Breakfast was excellent. The room was comfortable and roomy. There are stairs!

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Location was great. Drug store, souvenir store, convenience store and the Hop on Bus were in close walking distance.

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The Albany Hotel

St Andrews

Charming hotel, fantastic breakfast. We just didn't stay long enough.

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It was close to the pubs and restaurants and the golf course.

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Heathmount Hotel

Inverness

Great hope. Lots of stairs. Parking was good. Breakfast was good!

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The Royal Hotel Portree

Portree

Fantastic!

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Isles Of Glencoe Hotel

Ballachulish

Not to sound boring, but another fantastic hotel with a great breakfast and friendly staff.

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Perle

Oban

Loved this hotel! Breakfast was excellent! The location was perfect. It was a beautiful home. as well.

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Castebay Hotel - Isle of Barra

Isle of Barra

This hotel was wonderful. The dinner was superb, but you do need reservations! The view of the Castle and the Ferry from our window was spectacular. STEPS! Parking was super easy next to the hotel.

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No.32 Hotel

Edinburgh

The young man in charge was wonderful. The location is good which is down the street from the train station and wonderful restaurants and pubs. The down side is there is very little to no parking. We were there of the Beyonce concert and droves of girls were going to the concert via the train down the street. Since there was absolutely no parking, we decided to return the rental car and take an Uber the next day to the airport. It was easy to do that. We did not eat breakfast. This is a charming hotel with a cute lobby and bar area. We were on the top floor and there was no elevator. LOTS of stairs. Beautiful hotel.

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Activity Reviews

Edinburgh Food Tour

Edinburgh

Keith was fabulous. This is a wonderful tour and I would do it again in a heartbeat!

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The guide was wonderful , the food incredible and the walking was wonderful.

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Private walking tour of Edinburgh with a top local guide

Edinburgh

This is a MUST tour! Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and we had a great time.

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Edinburgh Castle Tickets

Edinburgh

This also is a must and the high tea is an experience that you do not want to miss!

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Afternoon Tea at the Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh

Do not miss this! It is a highlight and will be a meal and more for you.

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Blair Atholl Castle Entrance tickets

Pitlochry

Fabulous castle! Do not miss it!

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Two hour cruise on the Canal and Loch - Loch Ness

Inverness

We love this relaxing boat ride. We saw grouse , castles, homes , etc. It also is a must do.

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Private guided tour with driver/guide in Skye

Scotland

Keith was wonderful, Again, This is a must for your trip to Skye!

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Mallaig Wildlife Boat Trips

Mallaig

This was okay. Not fabulous, but a fun thing to do.

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Day out on the Jacobite Train (of Harry Potter fame)

Scotland

For us, this was a good rest day not to drive. We enjoyed the scenery and the train was wonderful.

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Oban Distillery Tour

Oban

Amazing, Loved it!

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We didn't need transport since the distillery was in walking distance from our home. Loved Oban!

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!! Stephen worked with me to tailor make the trip to suit me and my fiancés interests and we had an absolute blast on all of the tours and events that he planned for us. He made sure we got to see all of the highlights and major attractions in each city and we couldn’t have been more happy with our experience. Stephen and two of his associates at Kimkim were also available the entire time I was in Europe to answer any questions and help me with any issues I had. I would definitely recommend Kimkim to anyone planning a big trip for the first time as it truly was a great experience.

Scotland was an excellent adventure, that was not on my radar. Kim Kim soothed the rough edges, and made our visit a memorable experience.
Parking was an issue twice, due to major concerts near our accommodations. The last required turning in our rental car a day early, just because of the parking issue in Edinburgh.

We had a lovely trip to Ireland, London and Scotland. This was my first time traveling out of the USA and I was a bit apprehensive but our specialists took care of all of my requests and answered all my questions. The accommodations were great and convenient except for one. However, we reached out to KimKim and they were able to assist us with other arrangements quickly and it made our stay so much more enjoyable. We enjoyed all of our excursions that were pre-arranged. We did miss out on one castle visit because the timeframe just did not allow us to make our reservation. I would recommend KimKim and I will reach out again when we decide onour next trip. Thank you Stephen and William for assisting us with a "Once in a Lifetime Trip".

Hotel Reviews

Claymore Guest House

Perthshire

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The home has so much character. The landscape was lovely.

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Loved the quaintness of the town and enjoyed the local dining establishments.

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Native Glasgow

Glasgow

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.

The Green

Dublin

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.

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Residence Inn by Marriott London Tower Bridge

London

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.

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Destiny Scotland - Hill Street Apartments

EDINBURGH

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.

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It was just a short walk to everything we wanted to see and do in Edinburgh.

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The accommodations were well taken care of and clean when we arrived.

Activity Reviews

Irish Dancing - The Irish House Party

Dublin

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

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Food

The food was delicious and in a timely fashion.

Guides, Drivers and Staff

We believe they were training some new staff the night we visited. The service was not exceptional but they were trying really hard.

Transport

We decided to walk through the rain and cold. But it was so worth it!

Private transfer to or from the airport

Dublin

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

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The vehicles were clean and comfortable.

Cairngorms National Park Wildlife Tour with a Specialist

Scotland

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!

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We worked primarily with Stephen on our trip to Scotland. From setting up the trip in the beginning we received lots of communication. They listened to what we wanted and adjusted the plans accordingly. We did have a few issues arise once we were on our trip that could have been avoided, but once we told kimkim the issues they were handled very promptly and efficiently which we were very thankful for. The customer service team while on the trip was extremely helpful for answering any questions in a very timely manner. Overall, we had a great trip and it was nice to have someone set up things for us that we would not have done on our own.

Just back home after more than 40 days walking and touring around Scotland. This trip was originally planned for 2020 but was delayed until this year due to COVID. We travelled to Inverness, Orkney, Shetland, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Isle of Skye, and Fort William. We used car hire, trains, and ferries to get around and it was great fun. What was special, was that William provided us with walking itineraries at each place we visited so we had a choice of 5 or 6 hikes of varying durations whenever we stayed anywhere for a few days. It turns out that there are no bad places to hike in Scotland. We really liked the Fife Coastal Path which we walked over seven days, and hiking in the Highlands near Torridon during what felt like a gale was even more fun. William suggested a guide lead us up Ben Nevis when we were in Fort William and it was an excellent suggestion. David was exceptional and even though we experienced rain, hail, and snow on the ascent, this was the highlight of our trip. I must also mention our accommodation which was all very different from one another but uniformly excellent. The very best place we stayed at was Corbies Rest in Inverness, not so much for the facilities, which were very good, but because of the owner Eilidh Gilchrist. She is a marvel. Friendly, outgoing, and has an amazing amount of information in her head about where to and what to see.
Throughout our time in Scotland we were in contact with Stephen who works with William. There were a couple of minor glitches that came up during our trip and Stephen took care of them right away. I would recommend this company to anyone wanting to visit Scotland. They know their product!

We had a 30 day trip so it involved quite a few hotels. We loved the variety of places that were selected and really enjoyed all the locations. Our guide in the Caingorms Steve Beddick was excellent. He had great knowledge of the history and the wildlife in the area. Our guide Chris on the Isle of Lewis was equally as exceptional and provided an excellent tour. Our accommodations in Lewis the Broad Bay House was one of our favorite locations. The Inn keepers were very skilled and provided a relaxing stay. The activities that were scheduled for us were all interesting and enjoyable. I wouldn’t have left any of them out. There were a few hiccups but someone was available to put things right cheerfully and in good order. You provided what we hoped for, a trip of a lifetime and we made many memories that we will cherish.

To William , Stephen and all the KimKim team. Ron and I want to thank you for all the work you put into planning our trip. We enjoyed out tip through England to Scotland and back to England. All of the choices for our accommodations were wonderful. One of our favorite places to stay was The Upper Largo Hotel. The pub and restaurant there was so nice. The food was wonderful. Also, our accommodations in Port Isaac , The Slipway was so ver nice. All the Bed And Breakfast and Hotels were extremely nice. We would stay at all of them again.
The excursions, punting , Tea at Blenheim palace, The tour of Manchester stadium and one of our favorites was the walking eating tour. The guide was fun and so nice and very informative and all the places we stopped to taste food were awesome. Definitely anyone who wants to visit in Manchester I recommend that eating tour with our guide. From there we go to bath . Accommodations at the Abbey hotel were wonderful. Circus Restaurant was beautiful inside and the food was so delicious. We also toured the Roman Bath. We would recommend everything to anyone asking about our trip. Port Isaac was a wonderful way to end our vacation. Very beautiful village . Restaurants were all delicious. We never had a bad meal the whole trip. We are big fans of the British TV show Doc Martin and the setting for the show is filmed in Port Isaac. How fortunate were we to actually be there when they were filming the last episode of the series. From our balcony at the bed-and-breakfast we were staying in we could literally watch the actors and the filming happening.
Thank you so much for everything. Thank you for dealing with my phone calls I made through out the trip. There is not one bad thing to say about our trip. It was wonderful.

Ron and Gloria Beavers

Hotel Reviews

The Head of the River

Oxford, Oxfordshire

Beautiful setting. Food is delicious.

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Very clean

Dakota Manchester

Manchester

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Lionsgate Guest House

Bicester

Absolutely wonderful place to stay. Very very clean. Great location to walking. Staff was wonderful. Will definitely stay here again

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The Upper Largo Hotel

4 Main St

Absolutely awesome. Love this hotel the staff was so friendly and helpful. The restaurant was so clean and the food was out of this world delicious.

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Love the charm. The setting and all the stuff

The Slipway

Port Isaac

Couldn’t ask for a better place to stay. Great view from our balcony. Such a charming village. Food was awesome at all the restaurants we try. All around definitely want to go back

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The Eton Mess Boutique Hotel

Eton, Berkshire

Very nice place to stay. The staff were very accommodating and helpful. Set an a perfect location for touring.

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Hard Days Night Hotel

Liverpool

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Activity Reviews

Punting, and a Picnic in Oxford

Oxford

Great experience very relaxing. The picnic lunch was out of this world. Way more than we expected. Loved it

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We were so lucky to have a seasoned guide. He made it a great experience and he was very knowledgeable

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We were so lucky to have a seasoned guide. He made it a great experience and he was very knowledgeable

Liverpool by The Beatles - Classical tour

Liverpool

Manchester Football Tour

Manchester

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Eat the City Tour

Manchester

This was very enjoyable. Our guide was awesome and made the experience even more fun with his knowledge of the city. Everywhere he took us to eat was absolutely delicious. Just a lot of fun and would definitely recommend this to anyone wanted to do something in Manchester.

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Awesome. really friendly guide.

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Cornwall Private Horse and Carriage Tour

Padstow

So fun and relaxing. Great getting to see the countryside from the horse and carriage

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So fun and relaxing. Great getting to see the countryside from the horse and carriage

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Or guys were so friendly and very informative. Had a lot of fun with these guys

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Or guys were so friendly and very informative. Had a lot of fun with these guys

Port Isaac Walking Tour

Padstow

Very very informative. Our guy was so knowledgeable and the village is absolutely adorable and had just so much fun on the tour

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