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

House on the Hill in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

House on the Hill, Oban

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

House on the Hill self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 7. This 4 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at 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 House on the Hill


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Games room

The Coach House in Chirnside, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

The Coach House, Chirnside

New Year breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

The Coach House self catering accommodation in Chirnside, Berwickshire sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. The Coach House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at The Coach House start from £207 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Coach House


Sleeps 2 Pet friendly Internet WIFI available

Braeside in Aberfoyle, Perthshire, Central Scotland

Braeside, Aberfoyle

New Year breaks in PerthshireCentral Scotland

Braeside in Central Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at Braeside start from £275 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braeside


Sleeps 4 Luxury self catering

The Log Cabin in Oban, Argyll, West Scotland

The Log Cabin, Oban

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

The Log Cabin self catering accommodation in Oban, Argyll sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Log Cabin start from £266 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Log Cabin


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Wilderness Holiday House in Corrour, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Wilderness Holiday House, Corrour

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Wilderness Holiday House self catering accommodation in Corrour, Inverness-shire sleeps 11. This 5 bedroom Holiday home is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Wilderness Holiday House does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Wilderness Holiday House start from £850 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Wilderness Holiday House


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

Ash in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Ash, Lairg

New Year breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Ash self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 5. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Ash does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Ash start from £286 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Ash


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

3 bedroom holiday home in Brora, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home, Brora

New Year breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

3 bedroom holiday home in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 3 bedroom holiday home is close to the beach. 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 £435 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom holiday home


Sleeps 6 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

Jubilee Cottage in Uig, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Jubilee Cottage, Uig

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Jubilee Cottage self catering accommodation in Uig, Isle of Skye sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Jubilee Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Jubilee Cottage start from £334 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Jubilee Cottage


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

Highland Shooting Lodge in Lairg, Sutherland, Highlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge, Lairg

New Year breaks in SutherlandHighlands Scotland

Highland Shooting Lodge self catering accommodation in Lairg, Sutherland sleeps 10. This 5 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Highland Shooting Lodge does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Highland Shooting Lodge start from £1 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Highland Shooting Lodge


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

Distillery Cottage in Aberlour, Morayshire, East Scotland

Distillery Cottage, Aberlour

New Year breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

Distillery Cottage self catering accommodation in Aberlour, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Distillery Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Distillery Cottage start from £290 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Distillery Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly 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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