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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Airport to Glasgow City One Way Private Transfer

We will monitor your flight so we are there when you land. We’ll meet and greet you then your chauffeur will transport you in one …More

We will monitor your flight so we are there when you land. We’ll meet and greet you then your chauffeur will transport you in one...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$266
Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle with Old Town Walking Tour

Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots to "the most besieged place in Great Britain”, Edinburgh Castle. See the majestic St Giles' Cathedral …More

Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots to "the most besieged place in Great Britain”, Edinburgh Castle. See the majestic St Giles' Cathedral...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$85
Private Mindfulness and Nature Walk in Edinburgh

Escape the Busyness of Life and Embrace Nature Take a break from the chaos of daily life and allow the magic of nature to unfold …More

Escape the Busyness of Life and Embrace Nature Take a break from the chaos of daily life and allow the magic of nature to unfold...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$548
Private Harry Potter Tour - Discover JK Rowling's Edinburgh

Join your own private Potterhead guide to discover the best of Edinburgh–perfect for families and groups! See the sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding universe, …More

Join your own private Potterhead guide to discover the best of Edinburgh–perfect for families and groups! See the sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding universe,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$203
3-Day Orkney Islands Tour from Inverness

Leave mainland Scotland behind and travel across the North Sea to reach the Orkney Islands on this incredible 3-day trip from Inverness. Remote yet enticing, …More

Leave mainland Scotland behind and travel across the North Sea to reach the Orkney Islands on this incredible 3-day trip from Inverness. Remote yet enticing,...

3 days
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$788
Oban To Glasgow | Executive Transfer

Please choose one of the two options provided: ONE-WAY transfer or RETURN TRANSFER (TWO WAYS). Return transfer can be on the same day, or a …More

Please choose one of the two options provided: ONE-WAY transfer or RETURN TRANSFER (TWO WAYS). Return transfer can be on the same day, or a...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$564
3-Day Hebrides Tour from Inverness: Isles of Lewis and Harris

Discover Scotland’s stunning archipelago – the Outer Hebrides -- on this 3-day tour from Inverness. After traveling by minibus through the Scottish Highlands to the …More

Discover Scotland’s stunning archipelago – the Outer Hebrides -- on this 3-day tour from Inverness. After traveling by minibus through the Scottish Highlands to the...

3 days
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$781
Steamship Cruise, Sheepdog Demo, Foraging Walk, Trossachs Trail

Take a cruise on the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Explore the Trossachs Trail and the birthplace of Scottish tourism, taking in the breathtaking scenery. …More

Take a cruise on the 124-year-old Steamship Sir Walter Scott. Explore the Trossachs Trail and the birthplace of Scottish tourism, taking in the breathtaking scenery....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$941
Spirit of Speyside Whisky Tour Including Admission From Inverness

With around 50 distilleries in the Speyside Region alone, each one dedicated to crafting unique, delectable whiskies, you’ll taste honeyed to fruity flavours, that tell …More

With around 50 distilleries in the Speyside Region alone, each one dedicated to crafting unique, delectable whiskies, you’ll taste honeyed to fruity flavours, that tell...

9 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$100
Full-Day Fairytale Experience from Inverness or Invergordon

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt. …More

Travel at your own pace, enjoy plenty of photo stops, and immerse yourself in Highland life with your very own Highlander Guide in a kilt....

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$217
Invergordon Private Sheepdogs, Highland cows and Castle Tour

Embark on a journey through the heart of Scotland's rich heritage and culture on this Tour. Get up close and personal with iconic Highland cows, …More

Embark on a journey through the heart of Scotland's rich heritage and culture on this Tour. Get up close and personal with iconic Highland cows,...

6 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,069
Private luxury transfer from Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh

We offer a door to door premium transfer service. Book us for your arrival at Edinburgh Airport and let us take the strain out of …More

We offer a door to door premium transfer service. Book us for your arrival at Edinburgh Airport and let us take the strain out of...

30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
Glasgow City Shore Excursion from Greenock

During this tour we will pick you up from your port (Greenock Ocean Terminal) where your driver will meet you outside the terminal building. Your …More

During this tour we will pick you up from your port (Greenock Ocean Terminal) where your driver will meet you outside the terminal building. Your...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$243
Private 5 Day tour to the Highlands & Islands

Embark on a breath-taking 5 day tour to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland in the comfort of your own VIP Class vehicle. Sit back …More

Embark on a breath-taking 5 day tour to the Highlands & Islands of Scotland in the comfort of your own VIP Class vehicle. Sit back...

5 days Hotel pickup offered
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$8,078
Luxury Transfer Service | Edinburgh to Inverness

Enjoy a Luxury Private Transfer from any Edinburgh location to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. Providing airport transfers in Scotland, we can help you start …More

Enjoy a Luxury Private Transfer from any Edinburgh location to Inverness in the Scottish Highlands. Providing airport transfers in Scotland, we can help you start...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$219
Edinburgh: Aberdeenshire, Balmoral Castle and the Northeast Coast

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north …More

Our 2-day tour starts at 09:00 from Edinburgh. Passing the iconic Forth Bridges, we head to Dundee, known for its V&A Museum. We continue north...

2 days
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$225
Invergordon Port Loch Ness Tour

Our Tour from Invergordon port starts at 8.30am the tour is private so its just you and us on the day with vehicles that can …More

Our Tour from Invergordon port starts at 8.30am the tour is private so its just you and us on the day with vehicles that can...

7 hours Free Cancellation
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$376
Private Historic Walking Tour in St. Andrews Old Town

This private walking tour reveals the historic heart of St. Andrews. Walk through cobbled Old Town streets shaped centuries before the United States. Admire the …More

This private walking tour reveals the historic heart of St. Andrews. Walk through cobbled Old Town streets shaped centuries before the United States. Admire the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$169
Stirling Run Tour

An easy paced running tour of Stirling, taking in some of the famous sites of the city, and some of the lesser known corners. Pace …More

An easy paced running tour of Stirling, taking in some of the famous sites of the city, and some of the lesser known corners. Pace...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation
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$14
Edinburgh Airport to St Andrews plus return journey private transfer

Let us provide your hassle free transfer in one of our luxury vehicles up to 8 passengers plus luggage …More

Let us provide your hassle free transfer in one of our luxury vehicles up to 8 passengers plus luggage...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$617
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