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

Large Country House in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

Large Country House, Kinloss

New Year breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 19. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Large Country House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Large Country House start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Large Country House


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

3 bedroom holiday home in Perth, Perthsire, Central Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Perth

New Year breaks in PerthsireCentral Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £440 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Luxury self catering

Bayview House in Carbost, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Bayview House, Carbost

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Bayview House self catering accommodation in Carbost, Isle of Skye sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at Bayview House start from £323 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Bayview House


Sleeps 4 Garden Open fire or wood burner

3 bedroom holiday home in St Andrews, Fife, Central Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, St Andrews

New Year breaks in FifeCentral Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Central Scotland has a 5 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 3 bedroom holiday home does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom holiday home start from £590 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

3 bedroom cottage in Perth, Perthsire, Central Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Perth

New Year breaks in PerthsireCentral Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. 3 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 3 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available Luxury self catering

Old School House in Letterfearn, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Old School House, Letterfearn

New Year breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Old School House self catering accommodation in Letterfearn, Ross-shire sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Old School House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Old School House start from £327 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Old School House


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

Myrtle Cottage in Tomintoul, Morayshire, East Scotland

Myrtle Cottage, Tomintoul

New Year breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Myrtle Cottage self catering accommodation in Tomintoul, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . Myrtle Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Myrtle Cottage start from £299 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Myrtle Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Open fire or wood burner

1 bedroom cottage in Callander, Perthshire, Central Scotland

1 bedroom cottage, Callander

New Year breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

1 bedroom cottage in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 2. This 1 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . Activities close by include fishing . 1 bedroom cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 1 bedroom cottage start from £365 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 1 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Fishing close by Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Luxury self catering

2 bedroom cottage in Shieldaig, West Ross, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Shieldaig

New Year breaks in West RossHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom cottage is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £302 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Fishing close by Garden

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 . It also has Internet access. 2 bedroom apartment is close to the beach. Prices at 2 bedroom apartment start from £330 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom apartment


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Internet WIFI available

 

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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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