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

Scotland, United Kingdom
2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join us on our small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk …More

Join us on our small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk...

2 days
4.9 (65)
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$311
Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. …More

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world....

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
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$25
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Private Tour

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for …More

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$1,369
Edinburgh: Ultimate 5-Day Skye & Highlands Privately Guided Tour

Discover Scotland in style on this 5-day privately guided tour in premium Mercedes transport (V-Class or Sprinter, depending on group size). Travel through Dunkeld, Pitlochry …More

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Discover Scotland in style on this 5-day privately guided tour in premium Mercedes transport (V-Class or Sprinter, depending on group size). Travel through Dunkeld, Pitlochry...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (10)
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$2,483
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a …More

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (64)
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$91
From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

We start bright and early with this small-group tour, heading straight to the legendary home of Nessie at Scotland’s most famous loch, Loch Ness! As …More

We start bright and early with this small-group tour, heading straight to the legendary home of Nessie at Scotland’s most famous loch, Loch Ness! As...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (19)
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$88
Winter Skills and or Guided Winter Walk Day

Experience the magical Cairngorms in winter! With this fully bespoke experience you can choose what type of walk or skills course your group would like …More

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Experience the magical Cairngorms in winter! With this fully bespoke experience you can choose what type of walk or skills course your group would like...

8 hours
5.0 (9)
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$480
Magicians Heist Private Escape Room in Glasgow

Conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Our Escape Games have different themes, each with a unique immersive storyline. Our puzzles and …More

Conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Our Escape Games have different themes, each with a unique immersive storyline. Our puzzles and...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (33)
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$27
Stuck in the 90s A Nostalgic Music Experience

Conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Our Escape Games have different themes, each with a unique immersive storyline. Our puzzles and …More

Conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Our Escape Games have different themes, each with a unique immersive storyline. Our puzzles and...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (39)
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$30
Oban and Glencoe and Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish …More

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16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish...

10 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (13)
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$143
Glencoe and Glen Nevis Private Half Day Tour from Fort William

A Glen Nevis and Glencoe tour is a fantastic way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a perfect blend of stunning natural …More

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A Glen Nevis and Glencoe tour is a fantastic way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a perfect blend of stunning natural...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$427
The Original St Andrews Photoshoot Tour

Young and Old. Individuals, Couples and Families. Locals, Students, Golfers and Visitors. Show your creative flair in front of the camera whilst visiting some of …More

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Young and Old. Individuals, Couples and Families. Locals, Students, Golfers and Visitors. Show your creative flair in front of the camera whilst visiting some of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$103
Harry Potter Private Tour in Edinburgh

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$212
Outlander Shore Trip from Invergordon Cruise Terminal

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of …More

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This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$868
Ricky's gateway to the Highlands Tour

Spend the day away from the bustling streets of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. We provide bicycles, helmets and transport into the heart of the Trossachs …More

Spend the day away from the bustling streets of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh. We provide bicycles, helmets and transport into the heart of the Trossachs...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$184
Private Walking Tour: JK Rowling's Harry Potter in Edinburgh FR

Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she …More

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Did you know that Voldemort has a grave in Edinburgh cemetery? Or that the Patronus of James Potter comes from a Scottish legend? When she...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$286
Edinburgh Tour Half Day

This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts. …More

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This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts....

3 to 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$748
From Glasgow: Outlander Day Tour

This tour will allow individuals to walk in the steps of Jamie and Claire at some of the infamous locations listed. The tour start time …More

This tour will allow individuals to walk in the steps of Jamie and Claire at some of the infamous locations listed. The tour start time...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (47)
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$241
The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a …More

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
4.8 (32)
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$670
Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour! Led by expert guide Charlotte in handmade, historically accurate costume, you’ll step into the …More

Discover Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour! Led by expert guide Charlotte in handmade, historically accurate costume, you’ll step into the...

2 hours
4.9 (22)
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$24
Inverness to Edinburgh Private Transfer with Tour on the way

This is a private transfer in one of our comfortable Mercedes Benz minivans collecting you from your hotel or airport of arrival and transporting you …More

This is a private transfer in one of our comfortable Mercedes Benz minivans collecting you from your hotel or airport of arrival and transporting you...

1 to 420 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$1,508
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