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

The Annexe in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Annexe, Portree

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Annexe self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 3. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. The Annexe does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Annexe start from £243 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Annexe


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

Blairmount Coach House in Blairgowrie, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Blairmount Coach House, Blairgowrie

New Year breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Blairmount Coach House self catering accommodation in Blairgowrie, Perthshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at Blairmount Coach House start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blairmount Coach House


Sleeps 4 Garden

Elfstone Cottage in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire, South West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage, Stonehaven

New Year breaks in WigtownshireSouth West Scotland

Elfstone Cottage self catering accommodation in Stonehaven, Wigtownshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Elfstone Cottage start from £329 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Elfstone Cottage


Sleeps 4 Open fire or wood burner

Salruth Cottage in Alloa, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Salruth Cottage, Alloa

New Year breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Salruth Cottage self catering accommodation in Alloa, Perthshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Salruth Cottage start from £385 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Salruth Cottage


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Thistle Dhu in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Thistle Dhu, Newtonmore

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Thistle Dhu self catering accommodation in Newtonmore, Inverness-shire sleeps 8. This 4 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Thistle Dhu start from £482 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Thistle Dhu


Sleeps 8 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom apartment in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment, Edinburgh

New Year breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

1 bedroom apartment in Borders Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 1 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 1 bedroom apartment start from £300 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 2 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

Historic Highland Castle in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Historic Highland Castle, Drumnadrochit

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Historic Highland Castle self catering accommodation in Drumnadrochit, Inverness-shire sleeps 16. This 8 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Historic Highland Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Historic Highland Castle start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Historic Highland Castle


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

1 bedroom cottage in Invermoriston, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Invermoriston

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner

The House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

The House on the Hill, Oban

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

The House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 13. This 6 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at The House on the Hill start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The House on the Hill


Sleeps 10 or more Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Games room

2 bedroom holiday home in Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home, Dumfries

New Year breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

2 bedroom holiday home 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 . Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom holiday home start from £380 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

 

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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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