Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in Edinburgh (Updated 2026)

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Highlands & Loch Ness: The Complete Tour

Tour the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh. See Glencoe Valley and the Three Sisters mountain peaks, choose an optional Loch Ness cruise, …More

Tour the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh. See Glencoe Valley and the Three Sisters mountain peaks, choose an optional Loch Ness cruise,...

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Distill a bottle of Gin on mini copper stills

What makes this experience unique is the fact that it is a very hands on, bespoke, personal and very knowledgeable workshop like no other in …More

What makes this experience unique is the fact that it is a very hands on, bespoke, personal and very knowledgeable workshop like no other in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Luxury Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Underground Vaults | 90min

Whiskies you wouldn't be able to try otherwise, in an underground location unlike anything you've ever seen! 5 drams of top shelf whisky, the kind …More

Whiskies you wouldn't be able to try otherwise, in an underground location unlike anything you've ever seen! 5 drams of top shelf whisky, the kind...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours, …More

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours,...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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'A Wee Pedal's' Award-Winning Circular Cycle Tour of Edinburgh!

Why book with A wee pedal? We are 2026 Visit Scotland's award winning 'Best outdoor experience' praised for high quality guest experience whilst supporting the …More

Why book with A wee pedal? We are 2026 Visit Scotland's award winning 'Best outdoor experience' praised for high quality guest experience whilst supporting the...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local

Escape the overcrowded Royal Mile and enjoy an intimate, personal tour of Edinburgh's hidden gems with a friendly local guide! On this relaxed walking tour …More

Escape the overcrowded Royal Mile and enjoy an intimate, personal tour of Edinburgh's hidden gems with a friendly local guide! On this relaxed walking tour...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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3-Day Guided Isle of Skye and Highlands with Stay from Edinburgh

Depart Edinburgh at 0830am and discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. See Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden …More

Depart Edinburgh at 0830am and discover the best of the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. See Eilean Donan Castle, explore the Highlands and Culloden...

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3-Day Budget Backpacker Isle of Skye and the Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland. …More

The Skye High is a wee gem. Ideal for travelers short on time who want to get the most out of their trip to Scotland....

3 days Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving …More

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving...

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Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The …More

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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Highland Lochs, Glens and Castles Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic …More

On our Highland Lochs, Glens & Castles tour from Edinburgh we will take you to some of the best scenery Scotland has to offer. Majestic...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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Haunted Histories walking tour

90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and …More

90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Pickering's Gin Distillery Tour, Tasting & Cocktail

Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience …More

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Discover Edinburgh's quirkiest Gin Distillery on this small-group tour and tasting at Pickering's Gin. Whilst many distillery tours focus on big-name brands, this intimate experience...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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City of the Dead Haunted Graveyard Tour in Edinburgh

Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour leads you through Edinburgh's fascinating past and into a locked section of Greyfriars Kirkyard infamously known …More

Combining history, humour and horror, this guided walking tour leads you through Edinburgh's fascinating past and into a locked section of Greyfriars Kirkyard infamously known...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh: St Andrews & The Fishing Villages of Fife

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St …More

Enjoy a relaxing one-day tour to St Andrews from Edinburgh. This tour allows for a relaxed journey, offering plenty of free time to explore St...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh Bar Crawl: Six Bars, Club Entry and Seven Shots

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town nightlife with Ebrius Edinburgh Pub Crawl. Meet your guides inside OX184, 184–186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ at 19:30 (7:30pm). Visit six …More

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town nightlife with Ebrius Edinburgh Pub Crawl. Meet your guides inside OX184, 184–186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ at 19:30 (7:30pm). Visit six...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh …More

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness and Scottish Highlands Day Trip in Spanish

Leave the city and head to the Highlands on a guided day trip that includes a visit to the famous Loch Ness. See the pleasant …More

Leave the city and head to the Highlands on a guided day trip that includes a visit to the famous Loch Ness. See the pleasant...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of …More

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden …More

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden...

6 days Free Cancellation
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2-Day Inverness and the Highlands Very Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a magical two day escape to the Highlands. Traveling through spectacular...

2 days Free Cancellation
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