McKinlay Kidd
  • At McKinlay Kidd we are passionate about creating holidays to Ireland that will inspire and delight you. We have stayed in, eaten at, driven through, sailed across and visited everything we recommend. Dreaming of touring Ireland? Let us turn your Irish holiday dream it into reality for you.

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  • What’s your idea of the perfect Irish holiday? The suggestions on this website can be combined in countless different ways, and we always relish the challenge of arranging a tailor-made holiday in Ireland just for you. If you can imagine it, we can make it happen.

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  • From whale-watching off Ireland's West Coast to golf and whisky-tasting in Northern Ireland, Ireland offers many unique experiences. Our personal service and attention to detail will turn them into an unforgettable Irish holiday for you.

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  • Touring Ireland from North to South, East to West, or round the coast, we can help you explore the major landmarks of Ireland. What’s more, our knowledge and recommendations will ensure you uncover Ireland\'s hidden gems along the way. Go where Ireland takes you, McKinlay Kidd style!

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  • Explore the best of both worlds with McKinlay Kidd’s two-centre holidays combining both Scotland and Ireland. In some ways culturally similar, in other ways dramatically different, will these two fascinating and vibrant destinations capture your imagination as they have ours?

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Ireland North Coast Explorer

Ireland North Coast Explorer

A two centre holiday visiting Antrim & Donegal, packed with more beaches than you can imagine, a day trip to Rathlin Island, and of course the  a chance to see the Giants Causeway.

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Dublin & Southern Highlights

Dublin & Southern Highlights

Experience the delights of Dublin then explore the dramatic coastlines, lakes and mountains of the south and west of Ireland, staying in hand-picked small hotels throughout.

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Music themed holidays

Irish Music Trail

Our Irish Music Trail, as featured in the Daily Mail is a week long exploration, when you can learn about the world-famous musicians who originate from the northern part of Ireland, discover friendly bars and hear some great live music. Or if time is limited, there's our Irish Music Short break in Donegal, as featured in the Sunday Times 50 Best weekends for 2012.

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Coastal Explorer

Coastal Explorer

Take your time to discover Ireland's coastline, from the east to the Atlantic, with our hand-picked hotels guaranteed to give you a warm Irish welcome.

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Holidays without a car

Leave the car behind

A selection of tailor made holidays where you have the option to enjoy Ireland without a car.

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Guardian Observer Travel Awards 2011

Guardian Observer Travel Awards 2011

We are delighted to have been awarded the accolade of "Best Small Tour Operator" in the highly respected  2011 Travel Awards, as rated by readers of the Guardian & Observer newspapers. A big thank you to all our past customers!

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Your McKinlay Kidd holiday is protected

McKinlay Kidd Certificate of Insurance (PDF)

Your money and your holiday are protected when you book with McKinlay Kidd. We comply fully with the strict Package Travel Regulations and cover all our customers' holidays with an insurance bond. This means that customer's prepayments for packages would be reimbursed in the unlikely event of our financial failure. All holidays including flights booked by McKinlay Kidd are further covered through the CAA with our ATOL licence. Our ATOL number is ATOL 9481. ATOL protection extends primarily to customers who book and pay in the United Kingdom. For further details.

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