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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Isle Of Skye Self Guided Driving Tour

Begin your adventure at Loch Fada Lake, a serene expanse of water that reflects the tranquility of Skye. Further along, the towering presence of the …More

Begin your adventure at Loch Fada Lake, a serene expanse of water that reflects the tranquility of Skye. Further along, the towering presence of the...

4 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
Private Highland Whisky Tour including 10+ Single Malt Tastings

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in …More

Tour with a knowledgeable and passionate born and bred Scottish Highlander who will entertain you with stories and anecdotes about growing up and living in...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,297
Edinburgh Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Edinburgh Private Day Tour takes in the stunning capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is our hometown, and like a lot of locals we are proud …More

Your Edinburgh Private Day Tour takes in the stunning capital of Scotland. Edinburgh is our hometown, and like a lot of locals we are proud...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$243
Private Balmoral Glamis Dunnottar Castles Tour from Aberdeen

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt …More

A truly amazing day out visiting some of the most stunning, famous & iconic castles in Scotland, Crathes, Balmoral, Glamis & Dunnottar. (Aberdeenshire is spoilt...

9 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,035
Stirling Old Town Private Walking Tour

Guided PRIVATE walking tour of Stirling's historic Old Town, below Stirling Castle. Discover the secrets of the Royal Burgh. The tour offers an entertaining mix …More

Guided PRIVATE walking tour of Stirling's historic Old Town, below Stirling Castle. Discover the secrets of the Royal Burgh. The tour offers an entertaining mix...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$404
Highlights of Scotland Custom Private Tour from Edinburgh

Your Private Highlights of Scotland Excursion allows you to escape into the heart of Scotland. You Customise the itinerary according to your interests, this excursion …More

Your Private Highlights of Scotland Excursion allows you to escape into the heart of Scotland. You Customise the itinerary according to your interests, this excursion...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$255
Ultimate Outlander Day Tour

The ultimate Outlander day tour from Edinburgh. Hitting all the many film locations. The tour runs all year around and the itinerary is changeable depending …More

The ultimate Outlander day tour from Edinburgh. Hitting all the many film locations. The tour runs all year around and the itinerary is changeable depending...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,090
Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas …More

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$485
Private Tour: Half-Day City Highlights Glasgow Walking Tour

If you want to do more than simply tick off the sights, spend half a day discovering Glasgow with a local who knows the city …More

If you want to do more than simply tick off the sights, spend half a day discovering Glasgow with a local who knows the city...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$47
Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the …More

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$212
Private Walking Tour in Inverness with a Local

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

Explore Inverness the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$185
2.5 Hour Football Walking Tour in Glasgow

This is the best football walking tour on the planet! The Queens Park Recreation Ground and The Three Hampden Parks are the ‘cradle’ of the …More

This is the best football walking tour on the planet! The Queens Park Recreation Ground and The Three Hampden Parks are the ‘cradle’ of the...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Bespoke Private Tours of Scotland and the Borders

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the …More

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the...

4 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$891
Edinburgh: West Highlands Privately Guided Day Tour in Luxury MPV

Enjoy a private tour of the West Highlands. On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle (photo stop …More

Enjoy a private tour of the West Highlands. On this tour, you will see the most famous sights of Scotland including Stirling Castle (photo stop...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$209
Inverness PRIVATE Full Day Tour of Local Attractions

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour …More

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$112
Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour

Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in …More

Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,118
Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (East)

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,023
Meandering Through The Highlands of Scotland (West)

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here …More

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Likely to Sell Out

Let's Meander! North, South, East, or West. You choose. We can create a fantastically memorable road trip by exploring the myriad of back roads here...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,023
Private Outlander tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh

A massive fan of the hit TV show, your tour guide for the day has actually appeared in Season 3 & 4 of Outlander so …More

A massive fan of the hit TV show, your tour guide for the day has actually appeared in Season 3 & 4 of Outlander so...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$985
Edinburgh: Private Outlander Filming Locations Day Tour

Fancy exploring the places that brought your favourite films and TV shows to life? Join TRIPorganiser, a family-run business, on a private journey through Scotland's …More

Fancy exploring the places that brought your favourite films and TV shows to life? Join TRIPorganiser, a family-run business, on a private journey through Scotland's...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$406
Dinner and Private Tour with your Personal Scottish Sommelier

A private tour, designed exclusively for you and your guests. A unique way to explore Edinburgh's culinary scene. No two tours are the same! The …More

A private tour, designed exclusively for you and your guests. A unique way to explore Edinburgh's culinary scene. No two tours are the same! The...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$670
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