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

Scotland, United Kingdom
The Pirate's Riddle: An Outdoor Treasure Hunt

The puzzles are similar to those you would find in an escape room. Instead of escaping a room you will be working through a story …More

The puzzles are similar to those you would find in an escape room. Instead of escaping a room you will be working through a story...

2 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Outlander Private Tour from Edinburgh

Step back in time as we retrace the footsteps, lives and locations of Claire and Jamie from Outlander, as they lived over 400 years ago. …More

Step back in time as we retrace the footsteps, lives and locations of Claire and Jamie from Outlander, as they lived over 400 years ago....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$774
Edinburgh Harry Potter Origins Adults Tour with Local Pub Drinks

An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a …More

An Edinburgh Harry Potter tour for Adults Only - including a drink at one our favourite local pubs! Join your fun Potter-head guide and a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$64
Exclusive Single Malt Whisky Making Experience near Edinburgh

Hosted by a Distillery Ambassador, you'll sample four stunning single cask whiskies chosen for you from the warehouses of our sister distillery in Speyside. You'll …More

Hosted by a Distillery Ambassador, you'll sample four stunning single cask whiskies chosen for you from the warehouses of our sister distillery in Speyside. You'll...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$149
Glasgow West End Food Tour: 7 Tastings, Scotch & Local Stories

On our Secret Food Tour: Glasgow, you won’t just eat delicious dishes — you'll also dive into the history behind them, gaining a true understanding …More

On our Secret Food Tour: Glasgow, you won’t just eat delicious dishes — you'll also dive into the history behind them, gaining a true understanding...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$131
Private Tour to Isle of Skye from Inverness

Your full day 12 hour tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye offers a journey through the Highlands and the best bits of the …More

Your full day 12 hour tour from Inverness to the Isle of Skye offers a journey through the Highlands and the best bits of the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$982
Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Tour from Inverness

Would you like to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the famous bridge crossed by the Hogwarts Express steam train in the Harry Potter movies? Would you …More

Would you like to visit the Glenfinnan Viaduct, the famous bridge crossed by the Hogwarts Express steam train in the Harry Potter movies? Would you...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,069
Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

Discover the Central Highlands at your own pace, your way. Experience the breathtaking Scottish Highlands with your own local guide, travelling in luxury aboard an …More

Discover the Central Highlands at your own pace, your way. Experience the breathtaking Scottish Highlands with your own local guide, travelling in luxury aboard an...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,063
Ruta Outlander en Español

Enjoy Scotland and let yourself be back to the past in the Jacobite wars. Feel you are in the middle of the XVII century, understanding …More

Enjoy Scotland and let yourself be back to the past in the Jacobite wars. Feel you are in the middle of the XVII century, understanding...

9 to 10 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Guided Running Tour of Glasgow

This is a unique guided tour exploring Glasgow, that combines history, sightseeing and running! It’s perfect for visitors who want to make the most of …More

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This is a unique guided tour exploring Glasgow, that combines history, sightseeing and running! It’s perfect for visitors who want to make the most of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Bannockburn & Stirling Castle Private Tour from Greater Glasgow

Private guided tour of Bannockburn and Stirling Castle from Tartan Tours Scotland for  parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde …More

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Private guided tour of Bannockburn and Stirling Castle from Tartan Tours Scotland for  parties of 1- 4 people. Tours leave from the Greater Glasgow and Clyde...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$679
Isle of Skye Private Tour from Portree

The Isle of Skye is known for its ragged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles. Don´t forget to bring walking shoes with you. One …More

The Isle of Skye is known for its ragged landscapes, picturesque fishing villages and medieval castles. Don´t forget to bring walking shoes with you. One...

6 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$194
Discovering Inverness: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of the Capital of the Highlands

Join your professional guide, Andrew Baxter, as he takes you on this self guided audio tour through ancient history. Go back to a time when …More

Join your professional guide, Andrew Baxter, as he takes you on this self guided audio tour through ancient history. Go back to a time when...

140 to 280 minutes Free Cancellation
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Speyside Whisky Tour - Three Distilleries Included - Private - 5 Star Reviews

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at …More

****** Private Tour ***** Three distilleries included ***** Visit at least three Speyside distilleries in one day for a distillery tour and tutored tasting at...

12 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$784
Legendary Glenmorangie Whisky tasting and more

Go off the beaten track and explore some little-known, but fascinating, places within easy reach of Inverness and Invergordon. In a small group of no …More

Go off the beaten track and explore some little-known, but fascinating, places within easy reach of Inverness and Invergordon. In a small group of no...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
High Street Graveyard Tour

Hear the history of Elgin. Explore little known stories. Find out about the oldest graveyard in town, and its destruction. A few documented ghost stories. …More

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Hear the history of Elgin. Explore little known stories. Find out about the oldest graveyard in town, and its destruction. A few documented ghost stories....

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$19
Stornoway: Guided Tour of the Isle of Lewis

Hugh, your guide, can collect you from your accommodation, the ferry terminal, airport or when you arrive off your cruise ship. Even if you bring …More

Hugh, your guide, can collect you from your accommodation, the ferry terminal, airport or when you arrive off your cruise ship. Even if you bring...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Full Day Private Tour in West Highlands, Oban and Glencoe

This is the best scenery you'll get in a one day tour from Edinburgh. We’ll take you north-west from Edinburgh, making our first stop on …More

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This is the best scenery you'll get in a one day tour from Edinburgh. We’ll take you north-west from Edinburgh, making our first stop on...

9 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
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Private Speyside Whisky Tour & Your Own Bar on Wheels: 10+ Drams

Most Speyside tours give you a dram at each distillery. This one brings the bar with it. Your private vehicle carries 10+ hand-picked single malts …More

Most Speyside tours give you a dram at each distillery. This one brings the bar with it. Your private vehicle carries 10+ hand-picked single malts...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,037
Private St. Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Walking Tour

**SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - please book early to avoid disappointment** St Andrews; the home of golf. What better way to discover St Andrews golf …More

**SELLS OUT IN SUMMER - please book early to avoid disappointment** St Andrews; the home of golf. What better way to discover St Andrews golf...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Fort William Speed Boat Adventure 60 minutes

Departure from CORPACH MARINA Thrilling high speed blast to Seal Island (Black Rock) to see Common and Atlantic Grey seals. Playful donuts on the water …More

Departure from CORPACH MARINA Thrilling high speed blast to Seal Island (Black Rock) to see Common and Atlantic Grey seals. Playful donuts on the water...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$62
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