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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow: Loch Lomond, the Trossachs and Stirling Castle

Upon leaving Glasgow you will visit the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you can take a lovely 1 hour cruise across its waters, …More

Upon leaving Glasgow you will visit the bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond where you can take a lovely 1 hour cruise across its waters,...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Guided Walking Tour of Glasgow

Step into a world of captivating storytelling and laughter with our unique tour led by a talented group of actors. With their wit and charm, …More

Step into a world of captivating storytelling and laughter with our unique tour led by a talented group of actors. With their wit and charm,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour …More

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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St Andrews and the Kingdom of Fife from Glasgow

The Kelpies monument captivates, standing at 100ft, the world's largest equine sculptures—tribute to Scottish industry's robust horses. In St Andrews, a different monument awaits—the cathedral, …More

The Kelpies monument captivates, standing at 100ft, the world's largest equine sculptures—tribute to Scottish industry's robust horses. In St Andrews, a different monument awaits—the cathedral,...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation
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$82
Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green …More

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green...

2 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Edinburgh Bar Crawl: Six Bars, Club Entry and Seven Shots

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town nightlife with Ebrius Edinburgh Pub Crawl. Meet your guides inside OX184, 184–186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ at 19:30 (7:30pm). Visit six …More

Explore Edinburgh's Old Town nightlife with Ebrius Edinburgh Pub Crawl. Meet your guides inside OX184, 184–186 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JJ at 19:30 (7:30pm). Visit six...

5 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$16
Highlands & Loch Ness: The Complete Tour

Tour the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh. See Glencoe Valley and the Three Sisters mountain peaks, choose an optional Loch Ness cruise, …More

Tour the Scottish Highlands on a day trip from Edinburgh. See Glencoe Valley and the Three Sisters mountain peaks, choose an optional Loch Ness cruise,...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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Harry Potter's Alnwick Castle and Scottish Borders Day Trip

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh …More

Combine movie magic and historic wonder on this small-group trip through the Scottish Borders and Northumberland. You will visit the picturesque seaside village of Bamburgh...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$86
Isle of SkyeTour From Inverness

This is a lovely day long private tour taking you from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and visiting quite a number of the main …More

This is a lovely day long private tour taking you from Inverness to the Isle of Skye and visiting quite a number of the main...

10 hours 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,278
Glasgow: Glenfinnan, Fort William and Glencoe Adventure

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this one-day tour from Glasgow. Travel through the highlands and spectacular Glencoe before arriving at the iconic …More

Experience the beauty of the Scottish Highlands on this one-day tour from Glasgow. Travel through the highlands and spectacular Glencoe before arriving at the iconic...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$83
Stunning 90-Minute Firth of Forth Sightseeing Cruise Adventure

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of …More

Experience our award-winning sightseeing cruise on the Forth for an unforgettable adventure. Glide under the iconic Forth Bridges and take in stunning panoramic views of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Isle of Skye Day Trip from Inverness

Explore the romantic Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness. Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the ruins …More

Explore the romantic Isle of Skye on a full-day trip from Inverness. Taking in spectacular Highland scenery, your tour passes Loch Ness and the ruins...

11 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
Edinburgh: Isle of Skye, Highlands and Loch Ness 3-Day Tour

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving …More

Embark on a true Scottish adventure with our 3-day tour small group tour to Skye from Edinburgh. Journey through the magnificent Scottish Highlands, before arriving...

3 days
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$279
3 Day Isle of Skye and Jacobite Steam Train Tour from Inverness

Prepare for a spectacular experience of the Highlands and the enchanting Isle of Skye. Be inspired by Scottish myths and legends as we drive from …More

Prepare for a spectacular experience of the Highlands and the enchanting Isle of Skye. Be inspired by Scottish myths and legends as we drive from...

3 days Free Cancellation
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$775
6 Day Outer Hebrides, Isle of Skye & Jacobite Steam Train

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden …More

Join us on an unforgettable journey across the Highlands and Islands, where we discover some of Scotland’s most iconic destinations, as well as the hidden...

6 days Free Cancellation
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$1,725
Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe & Highlands Private Tour

Experience the magic of Scotland’s Highlands with your own exclusive private tour, arranged by Highland Experience Tours. Departing from Edinburgh, journey through stunning landscapes, from …More

Experience the magic of Scotland’s Highlands with your own exclusive private tour, arranged by Highland Experience Tours. Departing from Edinburgh, journey through stunning landscapes, from...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,231
Loch Ness, Glen Coe & The Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen …More

Explore some of Scotland's most iconic sites and stunning scenery with this unique guided day tour from Edinburgh and witness the unique site of Glen...

12 hours 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$70
Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The …More

Departing Edinburgh, travel north into Loch Lomond and The Trossachs National Park, with a relaxed morning refreshment stop in the Highland town of Callander. The...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$90
Haunted Histories walking tour

90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and …More

90-minute walking tour around the darker side of Edinburgh's mysterious and historic Old Town. Learn about ghosts, ghouls, torture and terror with our charismatic and...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Whisky Making Experience at Glengoyne Distillery

With the help of your Distillery Ambassador, you will combine five single cask whiskies to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt, which …More

With the help of your Distillery Ambassador, you will combine five single cask whiskies to produce your own, unique bottle of Glengoyne Single Malt, which...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$161
Reawakening Guided Distillery Tour&Whisky Tasting near Edinburgh

Guided by a Distillery Ambassador, you'll discover the unique whisky making process at one of Scotland's most significant working distilleries. The beautifully restored Rosebank Distillery …More

Guided by a Distillery Ambassador, you'll discover the unique whisky making process at one of Scotland's most significant working distilleries. The beautifully restored Rosebank Distillery...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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