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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Whisky Making Experience at Glengoyne Distillery

With the help of your Distillery Ambassador, you will combine five single cask whiskies to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt, which …More

With the help of your Distillery Ambassador, you will combine five single cask whiskies to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt, which...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$164
Skye Day Tour from Inverness with Fairy Pools & Dunvegan Castle

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this memorable day tour from Inverness. Begin the journey with a visit to the scenic Rogie …More

Explore the stunning landscapes of the Scottish Highlands on this memorable day tour from Inverness. Begin the journey with a visit to the scenic Rogie...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$117
Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience …More

Enjoy an 8-hour trip to get a flavor of the lush hills and glens in and around the world famous and mysterious Loch Ness. Experience...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,028
Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your …More

Enjoy a day trip exploring Isle of Skye in a comfortable, air-conditioned Land Rover or minibus that seats up to 8 people. Relax as your...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,069
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Experience Tour

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy …More

Take a trip into whisky paradise on our 1 day Ultimate Whisky Experience tour from Edinburgh. Visit two distilleries; Dewar's and The Glenturret; and enjoy...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$80
Edinburgh: The Outlander, Palaces & Jacobites Tour

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison; …More

Enjoy a one day tour visiting filming locations of the award-winning TV series, Outlander. Visit castles, palaces and mansions. Explore Linlithgow Palace, Outlander's Wentworth Prison;...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Inverness: Loch Ness & The Highlands

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire …More

Spend a day Nessie-hunting, take a cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness, explore the village of Fort Augustus, visit the ruined loch-side Urquhart Castle, admire...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$75
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small-Group Day Tour from Aberdeen

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s …More

The battles, beauty, and whisky: This is your perfect introduction to Scotland. You shed a tear as you hear the tales and tragedies of Scotland’s...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$129
Rosslyn Chapel, Kelpies & Stirling Castle from Edinburgh

Explore the rich history and culture of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh, visiting notable sites steeped in legend. Explore the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel, …More

Explore the rich history and culture of Scotland on a day tour from Edinburgh, visiting notable sites steeped in legend. Explore the mysterious Rosslyn Chapel,...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$71
The Edinburgh's Harry Potter Walking Tour

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and …More

Some cities inspire stories. Edinburgh built one. J.K. Rowling wrote much of Harry Potter here — broke, recently divorced, and raising a child — and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$23
Historic Orkney Private Odyssey by a Native Islander 5h

The ideal half-day introduction to Orkney, paced properly and completely crowd-free. Led by a born-and-bred local guide, this private tour covers Orkney’s Neolithic sites, Viking …More

The ideal half-day introduction to Orkney, paced properly and completely crowd-free. Led by a born-and-bred local guide, this private tour covers Orkney’s Neolithic sites, Viking...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$886
Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour

Experience the magic of Scotland on a private tour that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, discover …More

Experience the magic of Scotland on a private tour that takes you through breathtaking landscapes and historic landmarks. Marvel at the iconic Forth Bridge, discover...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,222
The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food …More

Eat your way through Edinburgh's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$136
Deluxe 5 star Private Speyside Whisky Tour

##Please read all of this## This is a relaxing day out in a modern luxury van type vehicle with collection from Inverness/Aviemore areas including Airports …More

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##Please read all of this## This is a relaxing day out in a modern luxury van type vehicle with collection from Inverness/Aviemore areas including Airports...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$922
Speyside Whisky Tour

Scenic Routes is your gateway to bespoke Speyside whisky tours, delivered with warmth, professionalism and deep local insight. Founded by myself, David, over 10 years …More

Scenic Routes is your gateway to bespoke Speyside whisky tours, delivered with warmth, professionalism and deep local insight. Founded by myself, David, over 10 years...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$781
Scotch Whisky Tasting - The True Spirit of Scotland

This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much …More

This whiskey tasting is an enriching and educational experience in which you will discover the history, culture and why this iconic drink arouses so much...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$56
Legendary Dunrobin Castle Tour

You will not find this Tour available anywhere else... this tour has been specificaly designed by Johnny to show off the Beautiful North East coast …More

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You will not find this Tour available anywhere else... this tour has been specificaly designed by Johnny to show off the Beautiful North East coast...

5 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
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$109
St Andrews Self-Guided Audio Tour: Cathedral, Castle & Old Course

Mary Queen of Scots, Prince William and Alice in Wonderland all left their mark on St Andrews. On this self-guided audio walk, you past the …More

Mary Queen of Scots, Prince William and Alice in Wonderland all left their mark on St Andrews. On this self-guided audio walk, you past the...

110 to 130 minutes Free Cancellation
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$7
Loch Ness,Culloden Battlefield,Cawdor Castle & Much More From Inverness City

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful …More

HISTORIC AND SCENIC TOURS Whether you are looking for 1 day tours from Inverness or simply trying to take in as many of the beautiful...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$658
Full Day Charter

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...

4 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,046
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