Scottish Cottages for the Hogmanay and New Year Break

Edinburgh Hogmanay

Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and has become synonymous with exuberant Scottish New Year Celebrations. A fun evening of celebrations and wonderful food, why not enjoy the celebrations at a Scottish cottage or apartment this Hogmanay?

In the cities of Scotland (including Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen) thousands of revellers take to the streets on New Year's Eve to see in the New Year. Building up throughout the evening, Hogmanay is traditionally capped by a lone piper playing just before midnight, followed by the New Year bells and the singing of the traditional Auld Lang Syne.

Of course, each area of Scotland has their own Hogmanay customs and traditions with the widest practised being First Footing - which starts immediately after midnight and involves the first person (preferably a tall dark stranger) over the threshold giving gifts and receiving food in return, bringing good luck for the year ahead.

You will find Hogmanay celebrations across Scotland but popular ones include Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Stirling, Inverness and Stonehaven.

Hogmanay and New Year Self Catering Cottage Breaks

Nant Hall in Taynuilt, Argyll, West Scotland

Nant Hall, Taynuilt

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Nant Hall self catering accommodation in Taynuilt, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nant Hall start from £279 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nant Hall


Sleeps 2 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

The Townhouse in Kirkcudbright, Kirkcudbrightshire, South West Scotland

The Townhouse, Kirkcudbright

New Year breaks in KirkcudbrightshireSouth West Scotland

The Townhouse in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 8. This 4 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Townhouse start from £358 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Townhouse


Sleeps 8 Garden Luxury self catering

Church Court Cottage in Halkirk, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage, Halkirk

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Church Court Cottage self catering accommodation in Halkirk, Inverness-shire sleeps 5. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Church Court Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Church Court Cottage start from £261 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Church Court Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Blackhall Cottage in Drummuir, Banffshire, East Scotland

Blackhall Cottage, Drummuir

New Year breaks in BanffshireEast Scotland

Blackhall Cottage self catering accommodation in Drummuir, Banffshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Blackhall Cottage start from £288 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blackhall Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Marys House in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Marys House, Kilchoan

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Marys House self catering accommodation in Kilchoan, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Marys House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Marys House start from £264 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Marys House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden Open fire or wood burner

4 bedroom cottage in Dunbar, East Lothian, Borders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage, Dunbar

New Year breaks in East LothianBorders Scotland

4 bedroom cottage in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to . This Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 4 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Prices at 4 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 4 bedroom cottage


Close to the Beach Garden

5 Innes-Maree in Poolewe, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree, Poolewe

New Year breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

5 Innes-Maree self catering accommodation in Poolewe, Ross-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. 5 Innes-Maree does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 5 Innes-Maree start from £306 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 5 Innes-Maree


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Darnhay Cottage in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

Darnhay Cottage, Mauchline

New Year breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

Darnhay Cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Darnhay Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Darnhay Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

Caladh Na Sith in Broadford, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith, Broadford

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Caladh Na Sith self catering accommodation in Broadford, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Caladh Na Sith start from £300 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Caladh Na Sith


Sleeps 4 Garden

Burnside Cottage in Aberlour, Morayshire, East Scotland

Burnside Cottage, Aberlour

New Year breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Burnside Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberlour, Morayshire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Burnside Cottage start from £294 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Burnside Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

 

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Hogmanay and New Year Cottage Availability

Not surprisingly, availability of cottages over Hogmanay and the New Year break are limited and sell out quickly. Therefore as well as checking online we would also recommend calling 0844 847 1143 to find out the latest availability for cottages, apartments or lodges.

 

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