Things to do on New Year's Eve in Scotland (Updated 2026)

Scotland, United Kingdom
Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside …More

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day. Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$132
Hogwarts Express and the Scenic Highlands Day Tour from Inverness

Enjoy a full-day of stunning scenery and fresh Highland air, as we travel all the way around Loch Ness and along the idyllic West Coast. …More

Enjoy a full-day of stunning scenery and fresh Highland air, as we travel all the way around Loch Ness and along the idyllic West Coast....

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$273
Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. Staying above ground, this walk through …More

Edinburgh sells itself on castles and tartan by day — but its real character was forged in the dark. Staying above ground, this walk through...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
Edinburgh Half Day Tour (Private Chauffeur)

Truly unique tour of Edinburgh city with your guide offering the best view of the capital from the comfort of a Mercedes V Class. …More

Truly unique tour of Edinburgh city with your guide offering the best view of the capital from the comfort of a Mercedes V Class....

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$614
Edinburgh: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Glencoe & Fort William Guided Tour

A perfect tour for Harry Potter fans; visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express, and take your iconic photo as the train crosses the …More

A perfect tour for Harry Potter fans; visit Glenfinnan Viaduct, famous for the Hogwarts Express, and take your iconic photo as the train crosses the...

12 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$78
Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle Day Tour from Inverness

We leave behind the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, for a full-day small-group adventure to the magical Isle of Skye. We drive along the world-famous Loch …More

We leave behind the ‘Capital of the Highlands’, for a full-day small-group adventure to the magical Isle of Skye. We drive along the world-famous Loch...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$88
Glen Affric & Culloden Tour from Inverness Including Admissions

*Entrance to Culloden Museum and Battlefield included in tour price On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one …More

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*Entrance to Culloden Museum and Battlefield included in tour price On this tour, you take the single-track lanes through a Caledonian pine forest to one...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$87
Aberfeldy Distillery Tour

Just three miles from the birth place of founder John Dewar, the Aberfeldy Distillery is the only distillery built by the Dewar family. Your experience …More

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Just three miles from the birth place of founder John Dewar, the Aberfeldy Distillery is the only distillery built by the Dewar family. Your experience...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell …More

This is the undisputed tour for history lovers. We journey through Scottish history stopping at Dunfermline Abbey, Stirling Castle and finally Rosslyn Chapel and tell...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
3 Day Isle of Skye, 'Hogwarts Express' Train and Highlands Tour

Experience the Highland beauty of the Isle of Skye on a 3-day excursion from Edinburgh. You'll spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, see …More

Experience the Highland beauty of the Isle of Skye on a 3-day excursion from Edinburgh. You'll spend two nights on the Isle of Skye, see...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$925
5 Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by Jacobite Steam Train*, see rugged landscapes, explore …More

Embark on a breathtaking journey from Edinburgh through the majestic Scottish Highlands. Travel across the Glenfinnan Viaduct by Jacobite Steam Train*, see rugged landscapes, explore...

5 days Free Cancellation
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$843
2-Hour Private Celtic Handfasting Ceremony Experience

A totally unique and private experience not replicated anywhere in Scotland. A true memory maker in a truly beautiful setting! …More

A totally unique and private experience not replicated anywhere in Scotland. A true memory maker in a truly beautiful setting!...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$115
Glenfinnan, Glencoe and Scottish Highlands Day Tour

Discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, where you’ll be transported to the world of …More

Discover the magic of the Scottish Highlands on an unforgettable journey through stunning landscapes and iconic landmarks, where you’ll be transported to the world of...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$68
From Glasgow: Scottish Highlands and Loch Ness Day Tour

Join our small-group Loch Ness tour from Glasgow for an unforgettable full-day adventure, beginning with a visit to the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs …More

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Join our small-group Loch Ness tour from Glasgow for an unforgettable full-day adventure, beginning with a visit to the stunning Loch Lomond and the Trossachs...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$86
Thirsty for Edinburgh: Scotlands Best Historical Pub Tour

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s …More

A haunted jaunt through the historic pubs of Edinburgh’s grassmarket. This walking pub tour will offer a guided insight to the grizzly histories of Edinburgh’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$39
Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular …More

Join this very small group tour (average group size of around 12 passengers) for a classic one day tour to Loch Ness. Traveling through spectacular...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$121
Scottish Highlands, Loch Ness and Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas …More

Immerse yourself in spectacular scenery, beguiling mystery and dramatic history on this day trip from Edinburgh. Traveling to the Scottish Highlands, witness the stunning vistas...

13 hours Free Cancellation
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$75
1 Day Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or …More

Embark on an unforgettable full-day journey through the Highlands, where breathtaking landscapes and legendary tales await. Stand on the shores of mysterious Loch Ness or...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$70
Edinburgh: West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray …More

Take an adventure into the Highlands as you explore the lochs, mountains and castles of Scotland. Enjoy spectacular views of Kilchurn castle, wander around Inveraray...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$79
Evening Ghost & Underground Vaults Tour with Candlelit Whisky

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond …More

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$44
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