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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Half Day Private Hire

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...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
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$700
From Glasgow: Outlander Day Tour

This tour will allow individuals to walk in the steps of Jamie and Claire at some of the infamous locations listed. The tour start time …More

This tour will allow individuals to walk in the steps of Jamie and Claire at some of the infamous locations listed. The tour start time...

8 hours Free Cancellation
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$242
The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a …More

See the Castle, dating back to the Iron Age, home of several Monarchs and to the Scottish Crown Jewels & Stone of Destiny. Take a...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$675
Old Town Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour! Led by expert guide Charlotte in handmade, historically accurate costume, you’ll step into the …More

Discover Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town on an award-winning 2-hour walking tour! Led by expert guide Charlotte in handmade, historically accurate costume, you’ll step into the...

2 hours
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$25
Glasgow: Loch Ness & Highlands Privately Guided Luxury Day Tour

Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance …More

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Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$225
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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$1,508
Private Luxury Tour of The Highlands and Loch Ness From Glasgow

Book a luxury, private, bespoke tour of Scotland. we offer spectacular tours for up to 7 passengers. We'll get to know your interests and design …More

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Book a luxury, private, bespoke tour of Scotland. we offer spectacular tours for up to 7 passengers. We'll get to know your interests and design...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,153
Full Day Private Tour to Loch Ness With Boat Trip Included

If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour …More

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If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,234
Harry Potter and English Castle Italian Tour Guide

A full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh towards the county of Northumberland, to visit the outstanding castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick. Get ready to stroll …More

A full-day trip in Italian from Edinburgh towards the county of Northumberland, to visit the outstanding castles of Bamburgh and Alnwick. Get ready to stroll...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
Paintball at Aberfeldy

There is nothing more exciting and exhilarating to get your pulses racing than Paintballing with Splash. A team sport, Perthshire Paintball provides the perfect atmosphere …More

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There is nothing more exciting and exhilarating to get your pulses racing than Paintballing with Splash. A team sport, Perthshire Paintball provides the perfect atmosphere...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
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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$170
Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside by Bike or E-Bike with Transport

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond, …More

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$94
Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a …More

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a...

3 hours
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$100
Visite privée enquête : Sherlock Holmes à Édimbourg en Français

A thieve has stolen an important document from the National Museum of Scotland! Help Sherlock Holmes find out who did it during an immersive investigation …More

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A thieve has stolen an important document from the National Museum of Scotland! Help Sherlock Holmes find out who did it during an immersive investigation...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$238
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
Enchanted Professional Private Photoshoot Tour in Edinburgh

Select between our 2-hour 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of …More

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Select between our 2-hour 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$177
Elegant Professional Private Photoshoot Tour in Edinburgh

Select between our 2-hour 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of …More

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Select between our 2-hour 'ELEGANT EDINBURGH SHOOT' or the extended 4-hour 'EXTENDED EDINBURGH SHOOT,' which combines the 'ENCHANTED EDINBURGH SHOOT' into an ultimate photoshoot of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$177
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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$937
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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$1,064
Outlander Special

Executive Private tour for 1- 4 people.For this Outlander tour, you will travel in style in one of our luxury vehicles. Our executive tours are …More

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Executive Private tour for 1- 4 people.For this Outlander tour, you will travel in style in one of our luxury vehicles. Our executive tours are...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$645
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