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

Scotland, United Kingdom
5 Day Tour to Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Glencoe from Glasgow

Experience an extra small group tour for up to only 16 clients. Explore some of the most gorgeous locations in the Highlands of Scotland and …More

Experience an extra small group tour for up to only 16 clients. Explore some of the most gorgeous locations in the Highlands of Scotland and...

5 days
4.6 (11)
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$973
Balmoral and Royal Deeside Shore Excursion from Aberdeen

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, for a journey filled with breathtaking views and captivating stops. Your first destination is the stunning Falls …More

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, for a journey filled with breathtaking views and captivating stops. Your first destination is the stunning Falls...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (22)
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$137
Eilean Donan Castle Kayak Experience

The Isle of Skye and Lochalsh can be a busy place, but on the sea, you get away from it all and see the island …More

The Isle of Skye and Lochalsh can be a busy place, but on the sea, you get away from it all and see the island...

4 hours
5.0 (10)
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$159
Bespoke Edinburgh Old Town Walk with a Local Guide

This Private Tour is perfect for anyone who's just arrived in Edinburgh and wants an overview of the city's history and things to do/places to …More

This Private Tour is perfect for anyone who's just arrived in Edinburgh and wants an overview of the city's history and things to do/places to...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (15)
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$130
Newton Stewart, Canyoning Adventure at Murrays Canyon

Why Book Our Murray’s Canyon Adventure? Step into a world where adrenaline meets breathtaking natural beauty—Murray’s Canyon is unlike any canyoning experience in Scotland. Our …More

Why Book Our Murray’s Canyon Adventure? Step into a world where adrenaline meets breathtaking natural beauty—Murray’s Canyon is unlike any canyoning experience in Scotland. Our...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$143
Guided EBike Tour of Inverness

Discover the sights and sounds of Inverness and the surrounding areas by bike with one of our tour guides. Our cool electric bikes do the …More

Discover the sights and sounds of Inverness and the surrounding areas by bike with one of our tour guides. Our cool electric bikes do the...

2 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (14)
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$75
Aberdeen Balmoral Castle and Royal Deeside Day Trip

Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, where you’ll board your transport at South Harbour for a scenic journey through Royal Deeside. Your first …More

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Start your day at the Port of Aberdeen, where you’ll board your transport at South Harbour for a scenic journey through Royal Deeside. Your first...

8 hours Free Cancellation
4.0 (1)
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$1,062
Experience Private Lewis Historical Tour

Using only locally born and bred guides, this tour allows you to hear about life on the Outer Hebridean Islands. With visits to historical sites …More

Using only locally born and bred guides, this tour allows you to hear about life on the Outer Hebridean Islands. With visits to historical sites...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$147
Day Tour To Isle of Skye And Eilean Donan Castle From Inverness

Isle of Skye Tour Our captivating one day excursion to the Isle of Skye from Inverness will transport you across the breathtaking Highlands before crossing …More

Isle of Skye Tour Our captivating one day excursion to the Isle of Skye from Inverness will transport you across the breathtaking Highlands before crossing...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$1,046
Stand Up Paddleboard

You’ll be surrounded by some of Scotland’s most incredible views, and you can explore the many islands, find hidden sandy beaches, and more. Combining recreation …More

You’ll be surrounded by some of Scotland’s most incredible views, and you can explore the many islands, find hidden sandy beaches, and more. Combining recreation...

2 hours
4.9 (15)
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$48
Outlander Tour of Scotland - 8 Days / 7 Nights

Welcome to the 7 day Spirit of Outlander 2018 tour, inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series and Scotland’s spirited history and heritage. Our tour combines …More

Welcome to the 7 day Spirit of Outlander 2018 tour, inspired by Diana Gabaldon’s Outlander series and Scotland’s spirited history and heritage. Our tour combines...

8 days Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (14)
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$2,715
Old Aberdeen Historical Walking Tour with Food and Drink Tasting

We will take you on a fantastic guided walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. We will explore the …More

We will take you on a fantastic guided walking tour round some of the most interesting historical areas of Old Aberdeen. We will explore the...

3 hours
5.0 (3)
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$67
Private Outlander Tour from Glasgow

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz …More

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$804
Oban, Glencoe & Western Highlands from Glasgow Private Tour

Oban is often regarded as the “Gateway to the Hebrides” and not only that it has some of the finest seafood in Scotland plus the …More

Oban is often regarded as the “Gateway to the Hebrides” and not only that it has some of the finest seafood in Scotland plus the...

10 to 11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$130
Scottish Whisky and Castles small group tours from Edinburgh

Our private tour visits two ancient Scottish castles and a distillery .   This tour goes to Tullibardine Distillery  ,  Stirling Castle  and Drummond Castle  . Drummond …More

Our private tour visits two ancient Scottish castles and a distillery .   This tour goes to Tullibardine Distillery  ,  Stirling Castle  and Drummond Castle  . Drummond...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.0 (5)
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$675
Private Walk: Country in the City

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, …More

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh,...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$313
Private Luxury Outlander Tour: Sassenach Adventure From Edinburgh

Our Expert Guides share their behind the scenes Knowledge of the Outlander Travel in private luxury transport, complete with a complimentary onboard hamper filled with …More

Our Expert Guides share their behind the scenes Knowledge of the Outlander Travel in private luxury transport, complete with a complimentary onboard hamper filled with...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$1,207
Braveheart Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Braveheart Private Excursion takes in the important battlefields where Scotland’s Independence was fought, using a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and a local Scottish Driver with …More

Your Braveheart Private Excursion takes in the important battlefields where Scotland’s Independence was fought, using a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and a local Scottish Driver with...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$243
Stirling Luxury Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

Your Stirling and Wallace Monument sightseeing excursion takes in the Gateway to the Highlands, using a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and a local chauffeur with …More

Your Stirling and Wallace Monument sightseeing excursion takes in the Gateway to the Highlands, using a luxury Mercedes Benz vehicle and a local chauffeur with...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (6)
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$256
Highland Cows, Walk Alpacas & Scottish Wildlife Centre from Edin.

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...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$955
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