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

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

Craigmore Lodge in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Craigmore Lodge, Aviemore

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Craigmore Lodge self catering accommodation in Aviemore, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 5 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Craigmore Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Craigmore Lodge start from £1272 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Craigmore Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Garden

2 and 3 Balmaquein in Balmaquein, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

2 and 3 Balmaquein, Balmaquein

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

2 and 3 Balmaquein self catering accommodation in Balmaquein, Isle of Skye sleeps 7. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . 2 and 3 Balmaquein does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 and 3 Balmaquein start from £303 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 and 3 Balmaquein


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly

Suil Na Mara in Aultbea, Wester Ross, Highlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara, Aultbea

New Year breaks in Wester RossHighlands Scotland

Suil Na Mara self catering accommodation in Aultbea, Wester Ross sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Suil Na Mara does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Suil Na Mara start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Suil Na Mara


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Glen Dessary in Fort William, Argyll, West Scotland

Glen Dessary, Fort William

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Glen Dessary self catering accommodation in Fort William, Argyll sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Glen Dessary start from £267 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glen Dessary


Sleeps 4 Garden

The Barn at Daldorch in Mauchline, Ayrshire, South West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch, Mauchline

New Year breaks in AyrshireSouth West Scotland

The Barn at Daldorch self catering accommodation in Mauchline, Ayrshire sleeps 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . The Barn at Daldorch does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Barn at Daldorch start from £271 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Barn at Daldorch


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

2 bedroom apartment in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

2 bedroom apartment, Edinburgh

New Year breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

2 bedroom apartment in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £401 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4

Lochside Cottage in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage, Dunvegan

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Lochside Cottage self catering accommodation in Dunvegan, Isle of Skye sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Lochside Cottage start from £374 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Lochside Cottage


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

Luxury Steading Lodge in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Luxury Steading Lodge, Drumnadrochit

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Luxury Steading Lodge self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 12. This 6 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Luxury Steading Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Luxury Steading Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Luxury Steading Lodge


Sleeps 10 or more Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

Unique Tower House in Balbeggie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Unique Tower House, Balbeggie

New Year breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Unique Tower House self catering accommodation in Balbeggie, Perthshire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Tower House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Unique Tower House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Unique Tower House start from £570 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Unique Tower House


Sleeps 8 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break 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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