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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Glasgow City Centre Walking Tour with Local Guide

Discover the real Glasgow with the city’s original walking tour company and passionate local guides. Perfect for first-time visitors, this 1.5 hour walking tour is …More

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Discover the real Glasgow with the city’s original walking tour company and passionate local guides. Perfect for first-time visitors, this 1.5 hour walking tour is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,567)
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$19
City of the Dead: The Double Dead Tour

Can't decide whether to do the Underground City of the Dead Tour or the Haunted Graveyard Tour? Then don't. Get the worst of both worlds …More

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Can't decide whether to do the Underground City of the Dead Tour or the Haunted Graveyard Tour? Then don't. Get the worst of both worlds...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,010)
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$35
The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience in Edinburgh

Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker …More

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Step into a world where tradition meets innovation and embark on The Johnnie Walker Signature Experience - A Journey of Flavour at The Johnnie Walker...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$34
The Original Premium, Small Group Edinburgh Foodie Tour

Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some …More

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Locally owned and operated, this is not your average food tour. We visit exceptional restaurants and other stops serving superior-quality food. Our guides are some...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (193)
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$128
Glasgow Ghouls, Ghosts and Gruesome Tales Walking Tour

Get ready to dig up Glasgow's ghoulish history. Meet your guide, who will take you on a deep dive into the city's dark and macabre …More

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Get ready to dig up Glasgow's ghoulish history. Meet your guide, who will take you on a deep dive into the city's dark and macabre...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (178)
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$24
Hadrian's Wall and The Borders Tour from Edinburgh with Admission

* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit …More

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* Includes entrance to Vindolanda Roman Army Museum (or Homesteads Roman Fort should Vindolanda be closed). Travel through 2,000 years of history as you visit...

10 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (657)
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$119
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and …More

Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (1,035)
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$24
Edinburgh's Amazing Harry Potter Walking Tour - Kids Free!

Discover the magic of Edinburgh and the amazing sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world – all with our fun Potter-head guide! This small-group walking …More

Discover the magic of Edinburgh and the amazing sights that inspired JK Rowling’s wizarding world – all with our fun Potter-head guide! This small-group walking...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.8 (322)
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$20
Original Harry Potter Locations: Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of …More

Come on this Harry Potter themed walking tour of Edinburgh. Get sorted into your House and test your Potter knowledge. Walk in the footsteps of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (4,263)
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$21
Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour

Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour is the only spooky evening walking tour in the city. It is ideal for any visitors who don't care for noisy …More

Gothic Glasgow Walking Tour is the only spooky evening walking tour in the city. It is ideal for any visitors who don't care for noisy...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (509)
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$16
Islander® Harris Tweed® Mini Satchel Workshop Canongate

Design and build your own custom Harris Tweed® handbag at the Islander® Workshop in the heart of Covent Garden! Over 90 hands-on minutes, you’ll select …More

Design and build your own custom Harris Tweed® handbag at the Islander® Workshop in the heart of Covent Garden! Over 90 hands-on minutes, you’ll select...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (365)
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$108
Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, …More

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Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Fort William Seal Island Cruise

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier. As you cruise towards Black Rock locally …More

Embark on a captivating 2 Hour Seal Island Cruise on Loch Linnhe departing from Fort William Town Pier. As you cruise towards Black Rock locally...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$51
Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Runs 5 April - 20 October 2027 (selected dates) Escape the city for the day by coach and follow in the footsteps of the world’s …More

Runs 5 April - 20 October 2027 (selected dates) Escape the city for the day by coach and follow in the footsteps of the world’s...

13 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,570)
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$271
Edinburgh: Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle and the Kelpies Day Tour

This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of …More

This one-day tour from Edinburgh takes you sightseeing at the impressive Kelpies, to beautiful Loch Lomond, the magnificent Trossachs National Park and the land of...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.8 (1,377)
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$67
Glasgow Street Art & Murals Walking Tour with a Local Guide

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on our iconic street art tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten …More

Immerse yourself in a different side to Glasgow on our iconic street art tour, a popular tour for those looking to go off the beaten...

90 to 100 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (755)
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$19
Edinburgh Nuclear Bunker Tour Discover Scotland’s Cold War Secret

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class …More

Explore the Barnton Quarry Nuclear Bunker, a fascinating relic of the Cold War located just minutes from Edinburgh’s city center. This previously abandoned three-storey R4-class...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.9 (262)
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$30
Inverness: The Isle of Skye and Eilean Donan Castle

Key West Private Charters Experience Award winning tour. Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle; …More

Key West Private Charters Experience Award winning tour. Leave the city for the day and explore the beautiful Isle of Skye. Visit Eilean Donan Castle;...

12 hours Free Cancellation
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$93
Day Trip to Loch Lomond and Trossachs National Park with Optional Stirling Castle Tour from Edinburgh

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The …More

Take a small-group day trip from Edinburgh to the beautiful Scottish Highlands and get to know Loch Lomond, Trossachs National Park and Stirling Castle. The...

9 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (614)
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$53
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore …More

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Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (239)
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$115
Standing Stones, Inveraray and Kilchurn Castles & Highland Tour starting Glasgow

We're the only Tour Operator in Scotland who provides a tour like this! 5000 year old Standing Stones, 2 historic Castles, stunning Highland scenery and …More

We're the only Tour Operator in Scotland who provides a tour like this! 5000 year old Standing Stones, 2 historic Castles, stunning Highland scenery and...

9 hours Free Cancellation
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$128
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