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

Scotland, United Kingdom
Oban and Glencoe and Highlands Day Tour from Glasgow

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish …More

16 clients maximum - Small Group Tour Consistently awarded 5 Star Tour Travel to the dramatic and stunning Glencoe in the heart of the Scottish...

10 hours Free Cancellation
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$142
Edinburgh or Glasgow: Isle of Skye 3-Day Privately Guided Tour

Travel in style and comfort on this exclusive and private tour featuring Scotland’s most iconic landmarks with your very own experienced local guide. From the …More

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Travel in style and comfort on this exclusive and private tour featuring Scotland’s most iconic landmarks with your very own experienced local guide. From the...

3 days Hotel pickup offered
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$1,316
Glencoe and Glen Nevis Private Half Day Tour from Fort William

A Glen Nevis and Glencoe tour is a fantastic way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a perfect blend of stunning natural …More

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A Glen Nevis and Glencoe tour is a fantastic way to experience the heart of the Scottish Highlands, offering a perfect blend of stunning natural...

4 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$420
Glasgow West End Whisky Tour

Join me for an immersive two-hour walking tour through Glasgow’s dynamic West End, where whisky is more than a drink—it’s a story waiting to be …More

Join me for an immersive two-hour walking tour through Glasgow’s dynamic West End, where whisky is more than a drink—it’s a story waiting to be...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (20)
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$74
Coasteering Day Trips from Edinburgh

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these …More

Intrepidus Outdoors is an adventure tourism and outdoor education provider based in Edinburgh. We specialise in canyoning, coasteering, mountain biking and mountaineering, and deliver these...

7 hours
5.0 (54)
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$260
Stone & Story: Rosslyn Chapel & Melrose Abbey Private Day Trip

Indulge in a truly lavish exploration of Scotland's cultural and historical treasures with TRIPorganiser's exclusive private day trip from Edinburgh. Embark on a captivating journey …More

Indulge in a truly lavish exploration of Scotland's cultural and historical treasures with TRIPorganiser's exclusive private day trip from Edinburgh. Embark on a captivating journey...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (13)
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$404
Explore Glencoe from Edinburgh, away from the crowds

Discover Glencoe, the Wilder side of Scotland – A Private Highlands Tour from Edinburgh Leave the city behind and journey into a Scotland of towering …More

Discover Glencoe, the Wilder side of Scotland – A Private Highlands Tour from Edinburgh Leave the city behind and journey into a Scotland of towering...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$1,187
Harry Potter Private Tour in Edinburgh

Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first …More

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Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. What a magical atmosphere in the place where JK Rowling wrote part of the first...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (4)
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$209
Highland Whisky Distilleries Shore Trip from Invergordon Cruise Port

This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for …More

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This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$916
Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history. …More

First we stop to admire the views over the Forth Bridges from South Queensferry before continuing to Linlithgow Palace with its rich and varied history....

8 hours Hotel pickup offered
5.0 (46)
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$135
Outlander Shore Trip from Invergordon Cruise Terminal

This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of …More

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This tour visits many of the actual locations mentioned in the Outlander Novel/TV series. Whilst much of the filming took place in the South of...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$862
Craigs Deluxe Whisky Tour Shore Trip from Port of Invergordon

This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for …More

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This activity comprises a relaxing day out around some magnificent and beautiful scenery to the North of Inverness whilst visiting some iconic Whisky distilleries for...

7 to 8 hours Free Cancellation
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$916
Edinburgh Tour Half Day

This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts. …More

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This is a half day tour of Edinburgh city. We will take you through the city pointing out historic sites of interest and important facts....

3 to 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$740
Half Day Private Hire

Being out on the water is the best way to experience a vast area as beautiful as the Clyde. Forget about all that goes on …More

Being out on the water is the best way to experience a vast area as beautiful as the Clyde. Forget about all that goes on...

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (9)
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$692
Glasgow: Loch Ness & Highlands Privately Guided Luxury Day Tour

Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance …More

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Embark on a journey through the Highlands on this one day tour, where you’ll get to visit Scotland’s famous Loch Ness - with a chance...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$223
Food Walking Guided Tour of Perth

This is the only food walking tour in Perth, Scotland. Tour guests get to spend time with a local person and discover Perth in a …More

This is the only food walking tour in Perth, Scotland. Tour guests get to spend time with a local person and discover Perth in a...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (41)
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$108
Inverness to Edinburgh Private Transfer with Tour on the way

This is a private transfer in one of our comfortable Mercedes Benz minivans collecting you from your hotel or airport of arrival and transporting you …More

This is a private transfer in one of our comfortable Mercedes Benz minivans collecting you from your hotel or airport of arrival and transporting you...

1 to 420 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (17)
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$1,483
Rock Climbing Experience By The Beach

Experience a day out Rock Climbing by a stunning beach. Great for all ages and abilities. Sessions up to 2 hours of superb rock climbing, …More

Experience a day out Rock Climbing by a stunning beach. Great for all ages and abilities. Sessions up to 2 hours of superb rock climbing,...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$51
Full Day Private Tour to Loch Ness With Boat Trip Included

If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour …More

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If you want to see the world famous Loch Ness and only have one day in which to see it, then this is the tour...

12 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$1,214
Half Day Private Tour with Puffins, Ponies and Past Shetland

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's scenic south Mainland. Departing Lerwick we visit the island's former capital, Scalloway, before heading to Sumburgh …More

Join us for a private guided tour to Shetland's scenic south Mainland. Departing Lerwick we visit the island's former capital, Scalloway, before heading to Sumburgh...

4 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
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$1,113
Paintball at Aberfeldy

There is nothing more exciting and exhilarating to get your pulses racing than Paintballing with Splash. A team sport, Perthshire Paintball provides the perfect atmosphere …More

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There is nothing more exciting and exhilarating to get your pulses racing than Paintballing with Splash. A team sport, Perthshire Paintball provides the perfect atmosphere...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$74
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