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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Ultimate Outlander Day Tour

The ultimate Outlander day tour from Edinburgh. Hitting all the many film locations. The tour runs all year around and the itinerary is changeable depending …More

The ultimate Outlander day tour from Edinburgh. Hitting all the many film locations. The tour runs all year around and the itinerary is changeable depending...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,090
Best Scottish Whisky Distilleries Private Tasting Trip plus optional Castle Tour

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour …More

We offer a private tour to the heart of whisky country. Visit any Whisky Distilleries you want, and an example itinerary is in the Tour...

9 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$934
Isle of Skye Private Tour From Inverness

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas …More

Take your time on your own guided tour to explore some of Skye’s most dramatic scenery this tour visits some of the most iconic areas...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$485
Private Tour: Half-Day City Highlights Glasgow Walking Tour

If you want to do more than simply tick off the sights, spend half a day discovering Glasgow with a local who knows the city …More

If you want to do more than simply tick off the sights, spend half a day discovering Glasgow with a local who knows the city...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$48
Secret Loch Ness with Cawdor Castle and Clava Cairns

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the …More

Return journey: We WILL have you back to your ship around 1 hour prior to its departure time. We nearly always arrive back BEFORE the...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$212
Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas, Scottish Wildlife Centre and Kelpies

A private tour for you and your party, taking you to visit some of Scotland's well-loved animals including highland cows, deer, falcons, wolves, bears and …More

A private tour for you and your party, taking you to visit some of Scotland's well-loved animals including highland cows, deer, falcons, wolves, bears and...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$928
Private Walking Tour in Inverness with a Local

Explore Inverness the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting …More

Explore Inverness the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$185
Private Family Tour: Holy Island & Harry Potter Filming Locations

Discover Northumberland’s castles, medieval ruins, and famous Harry Potter filming locations on a family-friendly private day tour. Visit Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts, and explore …More

Discover Northumberland’s castles, medieval ruins, and famous Harry Potter filming locations on a family-friendly private day tour. Visit Alnwick Castle, the real-life Hogwarts, and explore...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$409
Bespoke Private Tours of Scotland and the Borders

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the …More

We take our time to make the very best of your time with us. Little roads and flexible journeys to get you away from the...

4 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$891
Inverness PRIVATE Full Day Tour of Local Attractions

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour …More

The Itinerary listing for this Tour is simply a number of suggestions we have from the many attractions available... As this is a PRIVATE Tour...

6 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$113
Executive Scottish Lowlands Tour

Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in …More

Traveling in our spacious executive cars ensures a comfortable and luxurious journey for you and your group. Our vehicles are designed with your comfort in...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,119
Edinburgh: Rosslyn Chapel, Berwick Private Day Tour in Luxury MPV

Discover the mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel, the rumoured resting place of the Holy Grail. Immerse yourself in Scotland’s rich folklore as your guide tells you …More

Discover the mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel, the rumoured resting place of the Holy Grail. Immerse yourself in Scotland’s rich folklore as your guide tells you...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$231
Edinburgh: The Ultimate Whisky Adventure - Private Day Tour

This one day private tour is perfect for those who love a dram or two of whisky. Along the way, you’ll be captivated by the …More

This one day private tour is perfect for those who love a dram or two of whisky. Along the way, you’ll be captivated by the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$291
Meandering Through The Highlands of Scotland (West)

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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$1,023
Private Outlander tour from Glasgow or Edinburgh

A massive fan of the hit TV show, your tour guide for the day has actually appeared in Season 3 & 4 of Outlander so …More

A massive fan of the hit TV show, your tour guide for the day has actually appeared in Season 3 & 4 of Outlander so...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$985
Codebreakers' Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort …More

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$259
Dinner and Private Tour with your Personal Scottish Sommelier

A private tour, designed exclusively for you and your guests. A unique way to explore Edinburgh's culinary scene. No two tours are the same! The …More

A private tour, designed exclusively for you and your guests. A unique way to explore Edinburgh's culinary scene. No two tours are the same! The...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$675
Chauffeur Driven Private Sightseeing Tour of Edinburgh

Chauffeur driven sightseeing hire. * PLEASE NOTE: This chauffeur driven service is based on sightseeing only not guided. Our chauffeur will drive you around town …More

Chauffeur driven sightseeing hire. * PLEASE NOTE: This chauffeur driven service is based on sightseeing only not guided. Our chauffeur will drive you around town...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$845
3 Hour Private Tour of Stirling Old Town and Stirling Castle

Join us for a completely unique Stirling private experience; immerse yourself in the old town of Stirling and Stirling Castle on this 3 hour tour …More

Join us for a completely unique Stirling private experience; immerse yourself in the old town of Stirling and Stirling Castle on this 3 hour tour...

3 hours
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$89
Edinburgh: Privately Guided Day Tour of Edinburgh in Luxury MPV

Step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and step into the comfort of your own luxury minivan driven by an experienced local guide. Let …More

Step away from fixed itineraries and crowded buses and step into the comfort of your own luxury minivan driven by an experienced local guide. Let...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$193
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