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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Highlands Cows Glencoe and Castles Private Tour from Glasgow

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. • Travel in a Luxurious, …More

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. • Travel in a Luxurious,...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$917
Glasgow: Glenfinnan Viaduct Glencoe Fort William Private Tour

• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan. • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide. • A Door-to-Door …More

• Travel in a Luxurious, Mercedes-Benz Premium Minivan. • A Private Day Tour tailored to your preferences. • An Expert Local Guide. • A Door-to-Door...

10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$903
Glasgow : Exclusive Private Day Tours and Shore Excursions

You will be picked up in an executive vehicle at the time and location specified by you. You can customise the tour to suit your …More

You will be picked up in an executive vehicle at the time and location specified by you. You can customise the tour to suit your...

5 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$674
Potion Experience at the Edinburgh School of Magic

Every wizard must know the cornerstones of magic: spell casting, runecraft, and of course, potions. To perfect your knowledge of alchemy, join our candlelit Edinburgh …More

Every wizard must know the cornerstones of magic: spell casting, runecraft, and of course, potions. To perfect your knowledge of alchemy, join our candlelit Edinburgh...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$259
Castles, Lochs and Outlander Day Tour From Glasgow

Enjoy a full day of castles, famous filming locations, and stunning scenery on this tour from Glasgow. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll …More

Enjoy a full day of castles, famous filming locations, and stunning scenery on this tour from Glasgow. With a local guide leading the way, you’ll...

9 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Discover Aberdeen's Amazing Street Art: Private 2-hour Tour

Explore a different side of Aberdeen and discover the amazing Street Art and graffiti that can be found on every corner of the city. Although …More

Explore a different side of Aberdeen and discover the amazing Street Art and graffiti that can be found on every corner of the city. Although...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$55
From Inverness: Monsters, Lochs and Legends Day Tour

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the …More

Embark on a thrilling day trip through the Highlands on this small-group tour, where stunning Scottish landscapes, local whisky, and the chance to spot the...

8 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$50
Outlander and Castles Film Locations Day Tour from Edinburgh

16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn why …More

16 clients maxiumum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Blackness Castle, used as Fort William in Outlander, and learn why...

7 hours 20 minutes Free Cancellation
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$101
RIVER TUBING on the River Feshie | Aviemore, Scotland

River Wild Adventures is a mobile white water adventure company offering top-quality river experiences. THE EXPERIENCE: Exceptional service, quality trips, expert guides, free hot drinks …More

River Wild Adventures is a mobile white water adventure company offering top-quality river experiences. THE EXPERIENCE: Exceptional service, quality trips, expert guides, free hot drinks...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$101
Puffin Boat Trip & Tantallon Castle Day Trip from Edinburgh

See Puffins in Scotland! 16 clients maximum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Tantallon Castle that sits on top of …More

See Puffins in Scotland! 16 clients maximum - small group tour. Consistently awarded 5 star tour. Travel to Tantallon Castle that sits on top of...

7 hours
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$216
Private Half Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Black Cab

Experience the majestic charm and historic beauty of Edinburgh in a London Taxi. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Edinburgh in a classic London …More

Experience the majestic charm and historic beauty of Edinburgh in a London Taxi. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Edinburgh in a classic London...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$624
Whisky tasting experience

Join our top-rated whisky tastings and discover the legendary history of this iconic drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. For the past 10 years …More

Join our top-rated whisky tastings and discover the legendary history of this iconic drink in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. For the past 10 years...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$47
Full Day Private Tour of Edinburgh Including Edinburgh Castle

On this full day exploration of my home city Edinburgh, I'll take you to some of the most famous sites in the city but also …More

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On this full day exploration of my home city Edinburgh, I'll take you to some of the most famous sites in the city but also...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,079
Private 3 Day Tour to Skye Loch Ness and Glencoe from Glasgow

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. • Travel in a Luxurious, …More

Chat with us if you'd like to adapt the day's itinerary to help you see what matters most to you. • Travel in a Luxurious,...

3 days Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$3,641
The Dirty Olde Town Walking tour - Adults only

This is an Adults only walking tour of Edinburgh so no screaming kids to worry about, small groups (15 max) and plenty of bad language. …More

This is an Adults only walking tour of Edinburgh so no screaming kids to worry about, small groups (15 max) and plenty of bad language....

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$809
Private Speyside Whisky Tour: Distilleries & Tastings

Discover the heart of Speyside on a private whisky journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in Scotland’s whisky industry. Explore celebrated …More

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Discover the heart of Speyside on a private whisky journey with tuigsear, expertly hosted by specialists with genuine experience in Scotland’s whisky industry. Explore celebrated...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,139
Dumfries River Tubing Adventure

Why Book Our River Tubing Adventure? Imagine drifting down a pristine river with the perfect blend of thrill and tranquility. Our river tubing adventure is …More

Why Book Our River Tubing Adventure? Imagine drifting down a pristine river with the perfect blend of thrill and tranquility. Our river tubing adventure is...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$78
The Kelpies Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond from Greenock Port

Start your journey ashore from Greenock Cruise Terminal with a visit to The Kelpies—Scotland’s remarkable 30-metre-high (95 feet) steel sculptures shaped like mythical water horses …More

Start your journey ashore from Greenock Cruise Terminal with a visit to The Kelpies—Scotland’s remarkable 30-metre-high (95 feet) steel sculptures shaped like mythical water horses...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$246
Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Island of Hoy Day Trip

Join us for a full-day tour to the spectacular island of Hoy — the second largest island in Orkney and unlike anywhere else in the …More

Join us for a full-day tour to the spectacular island of Hoy — the second largest island in Orkney and unlike anywhere else in the...

8 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$147
Whisky Explorer Experience

For true whisky enthusiasts, the Whisky Explorer Tour offers a deeper dive into the craft, heritage, and innovation behind Dewar’s Blended Scotch and Aberfeldy Single …More

For true whisky enthusiasts, the Whisky Explorer Tour offers a deeper dive into the craft, heritage, and innovation behind Dewar’s Blended Scotch and Aberfeldy Single...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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