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

The Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom
Full-Day Private Guided Shennachies Road to Isles and Skye Tour

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the …More

There are many additional stop options and they are added according to client interests as we go. Wildlife stops are common as long as the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$472
City Sightseeing Inverness Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

See the best of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour with our 24-hour ticket... plus you get …More

See the best of Inverness, the capital of the Scottish Highlands, on a City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off tour with our 24-hour ticket... plus you get...

55 minutes Free Cancellation
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$20
Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle & Culloden Battlefield

This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales …More

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This tour takes in all the "Must See" attractions and destinations in and around Inverness. A day of historic sights, epic views and tall tales...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$930
Loch Ness Private Tour

Enjoy the perfect Monster Day Out travelling ALL the way around Loch Ness. We head out of Inverness along The Great Glen heading for Loch …More

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Enjoy the perfect Monster Day Out travelling ALL the way around Loch Ness. We head out of Inverness along The Great Glen heading for Loch...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,052
Private Guided Discovery Walk in the Cairngorms

Discover the Cairngorms National Park in the best possible way; walking and talking. Suitable for families, our range of guided walks take you to some …More

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Discover the Cairngorms National Park in the best possible way; walking and talking. Suitable for families, our range of guided walks take you to some...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$61
Wild West Coast Adventure (Part 1)

We’ll begin with a gentle drive along the north shore of Loch Ness, stopping briefly at Invermoriston for a stroll by the falls and a …More

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We’ll begin with a gentle drive along the north shore of Loch Ness, stopping briefly at Invermoriston for a stroll by the falls and a...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,011
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
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$1,483
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
Meandering through The Highlands of Scotland (North)

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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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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$1,008
Cairngorms; Highest Mountains, Bonnie Lochs & Ancient Forests

We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the …More

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We'll head south from Inverness over The Slochd Summit from where we see our first view of The Cairngorm Mountains. We continue on to the...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,146
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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$768
Isle of Skye Fairy Pools, Fairy Glen and Portree

This is a full day private tour taking you from Inverness to the Magical Mystical Isle of Skye where you will get the opportunity to …More

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This is a full day private tour taking you from Inverness to the Magical Mystical Isle of Skye where you will get the opportunity to...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,214
Private Whisky Tour and Tasting

We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west …More

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We'll head north from Inverness, over the Kessock and Cromarty bridges then take the high road to Millionaire's View. Beautiful vistas north, east and west...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,079
Private Highland Whisky Tour: Distilleries & Tastings

Discover the beauty and rich whisky heritage of the Scottish Highlands on a private journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in …More

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Discover the beauty and rich whisky heritage of the Scottish Highlands on a private journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,139
Private Glenfinnan and Highlands Experience from Edinburgh

Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the …More

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Take in the stunning Highland locations made famous by the Harry Potter and James Bond film series. Passing famous landmarks such as Linlithgow Palace, the...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,281
Speyside Whisky Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by …More

Scotland is world renowned for its production of the finest single malt whisky. Each single malt whisky boasts its unique taste and characteristics, influenced by...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,052
Loch Ness, Outlander and Highlands Private Chauffeur Tour from Inverness

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and …More

Travel in comfort and luxury in our Mercedes V250 people carrier. Tour Loch Ness, Culloden Battlefield, Clava Cairns, Highland Castles, Outlander Locations, historic sites and...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$971
Full Day Private Executive Isle of Skye Tour

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air …More

Experience the Isle of Skye in complete luxury in our top of the range Mercedes-Benz V Class 7 seater, comfortable leather seats, dual zone air...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$483
Private Inverness Dark Side Tour

Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration …More

Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$182
Private tour of Inverness (customisable)

Inverness Learn some of its fascinating history and visit the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, preaching “new Christianity” to the …More

Inverness Learn some of its fascinating history and visit the hill where Saint Columba made pilgrimage to the Pictish King, preaching “new Christianity” to the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$843
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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$1,273
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