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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Private Tour to the Scottish Highlands, Culloden and Loch Ness

This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality. …More

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This tour includes a bit of everything that makes Scotland incredible - stunning highland views, ancient legends, quaint towns, mysterious lochs, castles, and Scottish hospitality....

12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$1,097
Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh with Set Menu for Lunch or Dinner

The Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is located on George street only minutes from Princes Street. Some of the Memorabilia on display here include: Elvis Presley's …More

The Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh is located on George street only minutes from Princes Street. Some of the Memorabilia on display here include: Elvis Presley's...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (163)
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$38
Historic Orkney Private Showcase by a Native Islander 7h

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

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

7 hours 10 minutes Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (29)
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$1,022
6-Day Outer Hebrides and Isle of Skye Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept …More

Explore Scotland’s Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye on a 6-day tour from Edinburgh and discover the islands’ enchanting scenery, history and people! Windswept...

6 days
4.9 (70)
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$1,781
Private Tour to the Stunning Scottish Highlands & Glencoe

Today you'll be taken away from the city of Edinburgh on a highland road trip full of beautiful stops not accessible by public transport in …More

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Today you'll be taken away from the city of Edinburgh on a highland road trip full of beautiful stops not accessible by public transport in...

8 to 12 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$1,087
Private Tour to St Andrews and Scottish Coastal Villages

This private tour will give you a taste of Scotland beyond Edinburgh - visiting hand-picked villages full of history and delicious food! We'll encounter ancient …More

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This private tour will give you a taste of Scotland beyond Edinburgh - visiting hand-picked villages full of history and delicious food! We'll encounter ancient...

8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$869
2-Day Outlander Experience Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join us on our small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk …More

Join us on our small-group Outlander Experience and explore the locations where the series was filmed and inspired from. Explore the famous locations and walk...

2 days
4.9 (65)
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$314
Dark History and Ghost Tour of Edinburgh

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world. …More

Join a professional storyteller, Paranormal Investigator, and Paranormal Podcast Host as they guide you around Edinburgh, one of the most haunted cities in the world....

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (76)
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$25
Loch Ness, Glencoe and The Highlands Private Tour

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for …More

Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (60)
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$1,369
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a …More

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (64)
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$91
From Inverness: Mystical Isle of Skye, Myths, & Legends Day Tour

We start bright and early with this small-group tour, heading straight to the legendary home of Nessie at Scotland’s most famous loch, Loch Ness! As …More

We start bright and early with this small-group tour, heading straight to the legendary home of Nessie at Scotland’s most famous loch, Loch Ness! As...

12 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (19)
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$88
Stuck in the 90s A Nostalgic Music Experience

Conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Our Escape Games have different themes, each with a unique immersive storyline. Our puzzles and …More

Conveniently located in the heart of Glasgow’s vibrant West End. Our Escape Games have different themes, each with a unique immersive storyline. Our puzzles and...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (39)
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$30
Small Group Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands from Edinburgh

This tour is a chance to explore as much of Scotland as you can in a single day. Departing from Edinburgh as part of group …More

This tour is a chance to explore as much of Scotland as you can in a single day. Departing from Edinburgh as part of group...

12 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.4 (16)
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$89
Glencoe and Glen Nevis Private Half Day Tour from Fort William

A Glen Nevis and Glencoe tour is a fantastic way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a perfect blend of stunning natural …More

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A Glen Nevis and Glencoe tour is a fantastic way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a perfect blend of stunning natural...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$427
The Original St Andrews Photoshoot Tour

Young and Old. Individuals, Couples and Families. Locals, Students, Golfers and Visitors. Show your creative flair in front of the camera whilst visiting some of …More

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Young and Old. Individuals, Couples and Families. Locals, Students, Golfers and Visitors. Show your creative flair in front of the camera whilst visiting some of...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$103
Harry Potter Private Tour in Edinburgh

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$212
Highland Whisky Distilleries Shore Trip from Invergordon Cruise Port

This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for …More

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This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$931
Outlander Shore Trip from Invergordon Cruise Terminal

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of …More

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This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$868
Craigs Deluxe Whisky Tour Shore Trip from Port of Invergordon

This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for …More

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This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$931
Edinburgh Tour Half Day

This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts. …More

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This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts....

3 to 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$749
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