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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Scottish Highland Games Day Trip from Edinburgh

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the color and energy of the unique Scottish Highlands Games on a day trip from Edinburgh. See men in …More

Don’t miss the opportunity to experience the color and energy of the unique Scottish Highlands Games on a day trip from Edinburgh. See men in...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (81)
from
$167
Torridon, Applecross and Eilean Donan Castle Small-Group Day Tour from Inverness

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in …More

Keep an eye out for fantastic beasts and faeries on an 11-hour trip through the ancient wilderness of Scotland. Travel across the Scottish highlands in...

11 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
from
$77
Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its …More

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (17)
from
$24
Edinburgh: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour

Discover the history, golfing heritage and coastline of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on a private day tour from Edinburgh with Hearts & …More

Discover the history, golfing heritage and coastline of St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife on a private day tour from Edinburgh with Hearts &...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (45)
from
$409
St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Edinburgh

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh. Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge …More

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Edinburgh. Hopefully meet our famous Highland 'Coos'. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (35)
from
$761
Edinburgh Sky to Sea Bike or E-Bike Tour with Pick-up

Our 16 mile (25 kilometer) Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice …More

Our 16 mile (25 kilometer) Sky to Sea route takes us to the highest and lowest points of Edinburgh accessible by tarmac on a choice...

4 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (466)
from
$94
Glasgow: Scottish Whisky Distillery Tour

During your excursion, you will experience THREE Whisky distillery tours and tastings, we use five Distilleries and the three Distilleries visited on the day will …More

During your excursion, you will experience THREE Whisky distillery tours and tastings, we use five Distilleries and the three Distilleries visited on the day will...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (26)
from
$244
Cairngorms & Whisky Day Tour from Inverness Including Admission

*Tour and Tasting at Tomatin Distillery included in tour price. This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavors in …More

*Tour and Tasting at Tomatin Distillery included in tour price. This is your chance to experience an inspirational blend of Scottish sights and flavors in...

9 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (53)
from
$96
Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landmarks, wander …More

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landmarks, wander...

2 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (44)
from
$41
Rebel!Rebel! Jacobite Tour - Outlander's Scotland

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as …More

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as...

2 hours
5.0 (46)
from
$34
Private Tour of the Highlands, Glencoe and Castles from Stirling

Join us for a private tour of the Highlands, our tour takes us through the Trossachs and up to the Highlands with multiple stops, including …More

Join us for a private tour of the Highlands, our tour takes us through the Trossachs and up to the Highlands with multiple stops, including...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (20)
from
$846
Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide …More

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (51)
from
$23
Edinburgh 2 Hour Nighttime Ghost Tour Italian Tour Guide

On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch …More

On this Italian tour, follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (52)
from
$23
Loch Ness Inverness and Urquhart Castle

Enjoy a full-day trip in Spanish from Edinburgh to Inverness and Urquhart Castle. Stroll along the banks of the river Ness and catch sight of …More

Enjoy a full-day trip in Spanish from Edinburgh to Inverness and Urquhart Castle. Stroll along the banks of the river Ness and catch sight of...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.7 (49)
from
$86
St Andrews, Kingdom of Fife & Fishing Villages – Private Day Tour

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a …More

Skip the crowds and explore St Andrews, The Kingdom of Fife and the East Neuk fishing villages on a fully private, door-to-door tour in a...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (38)
from
$193
St Andrews Private Day Tour

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an …More

This private tour in Scotland takes you on a journey through some of the country's most iconic landmarks and hidden gems, all while providing an...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (48)
from
$891
St Andrews & Fishing Villages of Fife Private Tour from Glasgow

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge spanning the river forth. Visit the …More

Join us on a private tour of the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow. Marvel at the UNESCO Forth Bridge spanning the river forth. Visit the...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
from
$736
Highland Cow Hike in Edinburgh

See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh. They can be difficult to find on the hill, so choose this guided experience …More

See the famous Hairy Cows in their natural environment in Edinburgh. They can be difficult to find on the hill, so choose this guided experience...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (19)
from
$102
Scottish Whisky Tasting

Welcome to Ooshka Bar, located in the heart of Oban, we curate unforgettable tastings that showcase the best Scotland has to offer. Join our expert …More

Welcome to Ooshka Bar, located in the heart of Oban, we curate unforgettable tastings that showcase the best Scotland has to offer. Join our expert...

1 hour Free Cancellation
5.0 (21)
from
$57
Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about …More

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course. They’ll tell you all they know about...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (25)
from
$130
Recent tour reviews
Activity name

Scotland Tours
Attractions
Guides
Calendar