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

Scotland, United Kingdom
The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food …More

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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Deluxe 5 star Private Speyside Whisky Tour

##Please read all of this## This is a relaxing day out in a modern luxury van type vehicle with collection from Inverness/Aviemore areas including Airports …More

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##Please read all of this## This is a relaxing day out in a modern luxury van type vehicle with collection from Inverness/Aviemore areas including Airports...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Speyside Whisky Tour

Scenic Routes is your gateway to bespoke Speyside whisky tours, delivered with warmth, professionalism and deep local insight. Founded by myself, David, over 10 years …More

Scenic Routes is your gateway to bespoke Speyside whisky tours, delivered with warmth, professionalism and deep local insight. Founded by myself, David, over 10 years...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$781
Scotch Whisky Tasting - The True Spirit of Scotland

This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much …More

This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

You will not find this Tour available anywhere else... this tour has been specificaly designed by Johnny to show off the Beautiful North East coast …More

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You will not find this Tour available anywhere else... this tour has been specificaly designed by Johnny to show off the Beautiful North East coast...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
St Andrews Self-Guided Audio Tour: Cathedral, Castle & Old Course

Mary Queen of Scots, Prince William and Alice in Wonderland all left their mark on St Andrews. On this self-guided audio walk, you past the …More

Mary Queen of Scots, Prince William and Alice in Wonderland all left their mark on St Andrews. On this self-guided audio walk, you past the...

110 to 130 minutes Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful …More

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$658
Full Day Charter

Being out on the water is the best way to experience a vast area as beautiful as the Clyde. Forget about all that goes on …More

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Being out on the water is the best way to experience a vast area as beautiful as the Clyde. Forget about all that goes on...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,050
Private Tour to Skye, Fairy Pools, Portree and The Fairy Glen

The Isle of Skye is a Mystical and Magical place that has long been associated with Fairies. This day long tour from Inverness takes you …More

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The Isle of Skye is a Mystical and Magical place that has long been associated with Fairies. This day long tour from Inverness takes you...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Guided Walking Tour of Glasgow

Step into a world of captivating storytelling and laughter with our unique tour led by a talented group of actors. With their wit and charm, …More

Step into a world of captivating storytelling and laughter with our unique tour led by a talented group of actors. With their wit and charm,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Surfing Class in Cullen Bay

Join us and learn to surf in Scotland at picturesque Cullen Beach! We'll provide you a cosy wetsuit and you'll brave the North Sea learning …More

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Join us and learn to surf in Scotland at picturesque Cullen Beach! We'll provide you a cosy wetsuit and you'll brave the North Sea learning...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highland Edinburgh Tour

Join us for a private tour as we embark on a truly magical Harry Potter themed pilgrimage through the heart of Scotland and into the …More

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Join us for a private tour as we embark on a truly magical Harry Potter themed pilgrimage through the heart of Scotland and into the...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Inverness: Glenfinnan, Mallaig, and Loch Ness Adventure

This one-day tour from Inverness takes in some of the most beautiful scenery of the Highlands, travelling past magnificent Loch Ness, before reaching the Glenfinnan …More

This one-day tour from Inverness takes in some of the most beautiful scenery of the Highlands, travelling past magnificent Loch Ness, before reaching the Glenfinnan...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding …More

Set off on a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide, and see the places that inspired JK Rowling to create her wizarding...

4 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Underground City of the Dead Tour

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these …More

Experience the most haunted section of Edinburgh’s legendary Underground City with this award-winning guided walking tour. Known as 'Damnation Alley' and forgotten for centuries, these...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$31
Edinburgh Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can …More

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Don’t limit yourself to just the Royal Mile; the Extended Photo tours take in both the Street Tour and the Night Tour so you can...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
St Andrews Old Course History Tour

These are bucket list award-winning tours with professional local guides. Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about …More

These are bucket list award-winning tours with professional local guides. Aimed primarily at those with a more in-depth interest in golf, you will learn about...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Kids Multi-Sensory Underground Vaults Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond …More

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Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this one-day tour from Glasgow. Travel through the highlands and spectacular Glencoe before arriving at the iconic …More

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this one-day tour from Glasgow. Travel through the highlands and spectacular Glencoe before arriving at the iconic...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, the Borders & Glenkinchie Distillery

Join this captivating 1-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the history, legends and scenic landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. This tour explores Scotland's past with …More

Join this captivating 1-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the history, legends and scenic landscapes of the Scottish Lowlands. This tour explores Scotland's past with...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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Loch Ness,cawdor castle,inverness,Culloden battlefield,& more from invergordon

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS . This is the ultimate day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most breathtaking, historic and …More

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS . This is the ultimate day tour from Invergordon to Loch Ness, taking in some of the most breathtaking, historic and...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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