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

Scotland, United Kingdom
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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$88
Loch Ness, Culloden, Clava and whisky/gin tour from Inverness.

Private tour exclusive to your group. An experienced Local in a Kilt will guide you on a wonderful tour of Inverness and the surrounding area, …More

Private tour exclusive to your group. An experienced Local in a Kilt will guide you on a wonderful tour of Inverness and the surrounding area,...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$617
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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$82
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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$25
3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

Prepare for a spectacular experience of the Highlands and the enchanting Isle of Skye. Be inspired by Scottish myths and legends as we drive from …More

Prepare for a spectacular experience of the Highlands and the enchanting Isle of Skye. Be inspired by Scottish myths and legends as we drive from...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$788
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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$1,753
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe & Highlands Private Tour

Experience the magic of Scotland’s Highlands with your own exclusive private tour, arranged by Highland Experience Tours. Departing from Edinburgh, journey through stunning landscapes, from …More

Experience the magic of Scotland’s Highlands with your own exclusive private tour, arranged by Highland Experience Tours. Departing from Edinburgh, journey through stunning landscapes, from...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,248
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen …More

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen...

12 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle Small Group Tour from Glasgow

The Loch Lomond tour from Glasgow has a little of everything that Scotland has to offer, from a leisurely cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond to …More

The Loch Lomond tour from Glasgow has a little of everything that Scotland has to offer, from a leisurely cruise on bonnie Loch Lomond to...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$67
Whisky Making Experience at Glengoyne Distillery

With the help of your Distillery Ambassador, you will combine five single cask whiskies to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt, which …More

With the help of your Distillery Ambassador, you will combine five single cask whiskies to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt, which...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$164
Skye Day Tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools & Dunvegan Castle

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this memorable day tour from Inverness. Begin the journey with a visit to the scenic Rogie …More

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this memorable day tour from Inverness. Begin the journey with a visit to the scenic Rogie...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$117
Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience …More

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,028
Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your …More

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,069
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy …More

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison; …More

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison;...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire …More

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s …More

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$129
Rosslyn Chapel, Kelpies & Stirling Castle from Edinburgh

Explore the rich history and culture of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh, visiting notable sites steeped in legend. Explore the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, …More

Explore the rich history and culture of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh, visiting notable sites steeped in legend. Explore the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
The Edinburgh's Harry Potter Walking Tour

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and …More

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$23
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey by a Native Islander 5h

The ideal half-day introduction to Orkney, paced properly and completely crowd-free. Led by a born-and-bred local guide, this private tour covers Orkney’s Neolithic sites, Viking …More

The ideal half-day introduction to Orkney, paced properly and completely crowd-free. Led by a born-and-bred local guide, this private tour covers Orkney’s Neolithic sites, Viking...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$886
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour

Experience the magic of Scotland on a private tour that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, discover …More

Experience the magic of Scotland on a private tour that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, discover...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,222
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