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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Half Day Private Hire

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...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$699
The Original Dundee Photoshoot Tour

Visiting the City of Design as a tourist? Studying at one of Dundee's outstanding academic institutions? A couple looking to get memories captured in Dundee …More

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Visiting the City of Design as a tourist? Studying at one of Dundee's outstanding academic institutions? A couple looking to get memories captured in Dundee...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$89
Glasgow: Loch Ness & Highlands Privately Guided Luxury Day Tour

Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance …More

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Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$225
Food Walking Guided Tour of Perth

This is the only food walking tour in Perth, Scotland. Tour guests get to spend time with a local person and discover Perth in a …More

This is the only food walking tour in Perth, Scotland. Tour guests get to spend time with a local person and discover Perth in a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$108
Rock Climbing Experience By The Beach

Experience a day out Rock Climbing by a stunning beach. Great for all ages and abilities. Sessions up to 2 hours of superb rock climbing, …More

Experience a day out Rock Climbing by a stunning beach. Great for all ages and abilities. Sessions up to 2 hours of superb rock climbing,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$51
Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's scenic south Mainland. Departing Lerwick we visit the island's former capital, Scalloway, before heading to Sumburgh …More

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's scenic south Mainland. Departing Lerwick we visit the island's former capital, Scalloway, before heading to Sumburgh...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,125
Delightful Scottish Afternoon Tea Experience in Edinburgh

Join local host Karly for her Scottish Afternoon Tea foodie experience, totally off the grid, in a lovely, quaint Edinburgh neighbourhood. She will serve an …More

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Join local host Karly for her Scottish Afternoon Tea foodie experience, totally off the grid, in a lovely, quaint Edinburgh neighbourhood. She will serve an...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Panoramic Running Tour of Edinburgh

We love running and we love Edinburgh, bring your trainers and let us show you our wonderful and vibrant city on foot! Hear stories of …More

We love running and we love Edinburgh, bring your trainers and let us show you our wonderful and vibrant city on foot! Hear stories of...

1 to 2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
Aberdeen & Shire Castle & Distillery Private Group one Day Tour

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a fabulous private tour to amazing castles, historic areas and a whisky distillery in …More

Aberdeenshire has many treasures to offer, and we take you on a fabulous private tour to amazing castles, historic areas and a whisky distillery in...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$188
Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highlands tour Glasgow

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 Highlands. …More

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 Highlands....

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$968
Kelpies, Loch Lomond and Stirling Castle, Private Day Tour

Discover Scotland's natural beauty and rich history on this captivating tour. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, The Kelpies Monument, and Luss Village Loch Lomond …More

Discover Scotland's natural beauty and rich history on this captivating tour. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, The Kelpies Monument, and Luss Village Loch Lomond...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$913
Oban Explorer Private Walking Tour

Don't just visit Oban, get to know it. Join a local anthropologist, journalist and storyteller for a private walking tour that brings Scotland's Gateway to …More

Don't just visit Oban, get to know it. Join a local anthropologist, journalist and storyteller for a private walking tour that brings Scotland's Gateway to...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$169
Falkirk Wheel, Doune Castle, Stirling Castle Private Tour

Explore the hidden gems of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to the most iconic sites in the country. Admire the grandeur of …More

Explore the hidden gems of Scotland on a private tour that takes you to the most iconic sites in the country. Admire the grandeur of...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$886
Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour …More

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$934
Private Family Tour: Holy Island & Harry Potter Filming Locations

Discover Northumberland’s castles, medieval ruins, and famous Harry Potter filming locations on a family-friendly private day tour. Visit Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts, and explore …More

Discover Northumberland’s castles, medieval ruins, and famous Harry Potter filming locations on a family-friendly private day tour. Visit Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts, and explore...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$406
Codebreakers' Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort …More

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$257
Private Full-Day Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle

Discover the timeless beauty of the Old Town, and enigmatic charm of Edinburgh's new town in a day, on a private walking tour including a …More

Discover the timeless beauty of the Old Town, and enigmatic charm of Edinburgh's new town in a day, on a private walking tour including a...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$125
Private St. Andrews Tour with Dedicated Local Guide

Explore St Andrews the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful town. With flexible …More

Explore St Andrews the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful town. With flexible...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$185
Shore Excursion from Greenock: Glasgow, Kelpies, Falkirk Wheel

Visit the Kelpies, the largest equine statues in the world, as well as the Falkirk Wheel, the only boat lift in the world. Also explore …More

Visit the Kelpies, the largest equine statues in the world, as well as the Falkirk Wheel, the only boat lift in the world. Also explore...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$791
English Speaking Homestay Exploring Edinburgh and National Parks

Join our English Speaking courses to see some of the most beautiful places in Scotland. You will stay with our teachers in a private house …More

Join our English Speaking courses to see some of the most beautiful places in Scotland. You will stay with our teachers in a private house...

5 days
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$941
3-Day Lewis, Harris and the Outer Hebrides Small-Group Tour from Inverness

Fine woven materials, white sandy beaches and mystifying monuments: Lewis and Harris contain some of Scotland’s most sensational sights. The largest island in Scotland boasts …More

Fine woven materials, white sandy beaches and mystifying monuments: Lewis and Harris contain some of Scotland’s most sensational sights. The largest island in Scotland boasts...

3 days
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$780
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