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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Private Edinburgh driving tour

Discover the Real Edinburgh – A Private Luxury Driving Tour Explore Edinburgh through the eyes of the people who call it home. Travel in comfort …More

Discover the Real Edinburgh – A Private Luxury Driving Tour Explore Edinburgh through the eyes of the people who call it home. Travel in comfort...

7 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$978
Glasgow Private Walking Tour with a Local

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Glasgow through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. …More

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Glasgow through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you....

2 to 6 hours Free Cancellation
4.2 (27)
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$55
Private Ghost Walking Tour in Medieval St. Andrews

This private walking tour uncovers the darker side of St. Andrews history. Walk through medieval streets where centuries-old legends still echo. Hear stories of bishops, …More

This private walking tour uncovers the darker side of St. Andrews history. Walk through medieval streets where centuries-old legends still echo. Hear stories of bishops,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$262
Ghosts of Edinburgh: Bloody Past Exploration Game and Tour

Go on a haunted Edinburgh tour where you will follow clues to discover striking places and local stories. Play the role of a devilish staff …More

Go on a haunted Edinburgh tour where you will follow clues to discover striking places and local stories. Play the role of a devilish staff...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.1 (26)
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$7
Invergordon Private Tour: Fort George, Cawdor Castle & Loch Ness

Experience the Scottish Highlands on a Private, Tailored Tour with one of the Macaulay team. This experience can be enjoyed as a cruise excursion from …More

Experience the Scottish Highlands on a Private, Tailored Tour with one of the Macaulay team. This experience can be enjoyed as a cruise excursion from...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$1,132
One Day Private Sailing from Oban Marina with Lunch

Enjoy stunning scenery and a variety of wildlife as you sail on your exclusive private yacht with 2 crew out of Oban Marina. Experience the …More

Enjoy stunning scenery and a variety of wildlife as you sail on your exclusive private yacht with 2 crew out of Oban Marina. Experience the...

6 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$1,508
Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local City Guide

Discover Edinburgh on a private half-day walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city’s cobbled streets, hidden gems, historic landmarks, and fascinating …More

Discover Edinburgh on a private half-day walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city’s cobbled streets, hidden gems, historic landmarks, and fascinating...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$65
Golf, Whisky and Fish & Chips (A "VERY" Scottish Experience)

This tour starts with a visit into the tranquil little village of Falkland which as well as having a beautiful palace with its foundations dating …More

This tour starts with a visit into the tranquil little village of Falkland which as well as having a beautiful palace with its foundations dating...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,087
Private Tour: Scone Palace, Glamis Castle & St Andrews Highlights

Discover Scotland’s royal heritage on a private day tour from Edinburgh to Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, and St Andrews. Visit Scone Palace, the historic crowning …More

Discover Scotland’s royal heritage on a private day tour from Edinburgh to Scone Palace, Glamis Castle, and St Andrews. Visit Scone Palace, the historic crowning...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$409
Glasgow: Privately Guided Day Tour of Edinburgh in Luxury Minivan

Edinburgh is bursting with culture and energy. Avoid the hassle of public tours, and explore the best of the city with your own local guide. …More

Edinburgh is bursting with culture and energy. Avoid the hassle of public tours, and explore the best of the city with your own local guide....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$198
Half Day Loch Katrine Explorer Private Ebike Tour

Cycling tours by electric bike are great fun! Electric bikes really take the sting out of the hills and enable groups of mixed ability riders …More

Cycling tours by electric bike are great fun! Electric bikes really take the sting out of the hills and enable groups of mixed ability riders...

4 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (7)
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$308
Loch Lomond, The Kelpies and Stirling Castle from Edinburgh

Embark on a day trip out of Edinburgh. On this tour you'll get up close with the world famous Kelpies, the two equine sculptures standing …More

Embark on a day trip out of Edinburgh. On this tour you'll get up close with the world famous Kelpies, the two equine sculptures standing...

8 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (5)
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$857
Luxury/Private Day Tour of Highland/Glencoe/Lochs from Glasgow

You can visit Highlands, Glencoe, Lochs during this luxury private tour. We can cover more attractions if time permits as we try our best to …More

You can visit Highlands, Glencoe, Lochs during this luxury private tour. We can cover more attractions if time permits as we try our best to...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (5)
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$583
Private Aberdeen City Walking Tour

Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time. Discover Aberdeen's rich history …More

Discover Aberdeen's local history and culture on this 1.5 hour walking tour with a local guide, available every day any time. Discover Aberdeen's rich history...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (9)
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$185
West of Scotland Cultural Tour

Enjoy a cultural and historic tour of the West of Scotland. Our vehicles offer the very highest degree of luxury and comfort and our drivers …More

Enjoy a cultural and historic tour of the West of Scotland. Our vehicles offer the very highest degree of luxury and comfort and our drivers...

1 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (8)
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$809
Isle off skye tour

our amenity on board is second to none, our driver guides are friendly knowledgeable and accommodating , providing a relaxed atmosphere. it is uniquely bespoke …More

our amenity on board is second to none, our driver guides are friendly knowledgeable and accommodating , providing a relaxed atmosphere. it is uniquely bespoke...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$959
5-Day Outer Hebrides & the Scottish Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh

Embark on a Rabbie’s 5-Day Outer Hebrides & Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh for an immersive Scottish adventure. This small-group journey offers an authentic experience …More

Embark on a Rabbie’s 5-Day Outer Hebrides & Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh for an immersive Scottish adventure. This small-group journey offers an authentic experience...

5 days
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$1,515
Edinburgh Private Transfer from Edinburgh Airport to City centre

Take the worry out of your arrival at Edinburgh Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid …More

Take the worry out of your arrival at Edinburgh Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.2 (10)
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$96
Glasgow Airport - Private City Transfer

Our Airport transfers are carried out with passion and care and to an extremely high standard at all times, regardless of delays, holdups or problems …More

Our Airport transfers are carried out with passion and care and to an extremely high standard at all times, regardless of delays, holdups or problems...

20 minutes Free Cancellation
4.6 (18)
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$85
Edinburgh Private Transfer from Edinburgh city centre to Edinburgh Airport

Take the worry out for your departure to Edinburgh Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid …More

Take the worry out for your departure to Edinburgh Airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (8)
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$100
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