It’s been a busy, exciting and definitely better than expected autumn so far. We had our best ever September, with many highlights including a group from Poland for 5 days, who had a brilliant time in Edinburgh and the Highlands -Â and apparently went home with half a distillery. We enjoyed a memorable weekend with [...]
Heather and I, as well as all the team in the office, were delighted when we learnt a few days ago that we have been shortlisted for the Scottish Tourism oscars – otherwise known as the Scottish Thistle Awards. For a business just over 4 years old this fabulous recognition for what we have achieved. [...]
Just finished reading a good and rather different book – the Next Big Thing by Mike Russell. Described as a fable of modern Scotland, it tells the story of what happens when the Scottish establishment go looking for a big idea to invigorate Scottish tourism and is loosely based on the (true) story of John [...]
Just back from a flying (well I went by ferry!) visit to Mull. Keeping up to speed with all the news from one of our most popular destinations. Checked out some additional accommodation and went round all the hotels we currently use. Everyone gearing up for the late May holiday period – one of the [...]
As a former Politics student I find elections fascinating and today’s elections in Scotland are of enormous importance. Polls show that the SNP (whose core objective is Scottish independence) have been consistently the most popular party for a number months now. The extremely balanced, mixed system of PR here will definitely mean no party will [...]
It’s great when a plan comes together. This month has been momentous for us in a number of ways. We have received more enquiries, more bookings and more website traffic than ever before in the¬†three and a half years we have been in business. We featured in a wonderful article in Sainsbury’s magazine, on our [...]
Today¬†is one of my favourite days of the winter – as its Burn’s night tonight. A chance for a good party, some great poetry and a few songs. Even if you don’t understand a quarter of what he wrote – and it really is worth studying – Burns’ writings are a joy to listen to, [...]
Robert Kidd is a founding director with his wife Heather McKinlay of the Scottish specialist travel company McKinlay Kidd.
I love Scotland, travelling in Scotland and am passionate about Scottish tourism (though I am Irish by birth). With this blog I plan to share with you some insight into the challenges and joys of running a travel business in Scotland. I hope to make it a good read, without giving away too many trade secrets or personal confidences.