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

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

Braehead Croft in Portessie, Aberdeenshire, East Scotland

Braehead Croft, Portessie

New Year breaks in AberdeenshireEast Scotland

Braehead Croft self catering accommodation in Portessie, Aberdeenshire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Braehead Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Braehead Croft start from £302 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Braehead Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom bungalow in Aviemore, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow, Aviemore

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom bungalow in Highlands Scotland has a 3 star rating and can sleep up to 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . 2 bedroom bungalow is close to the beach. Activities close by include fishing . 2 bedroom bungalow does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom bungalow start from £371 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom bungalow


Sleeps 4 Close to the Beach Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden

The Old Cottage in Suladale, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

The Old Cottage, Suladale

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

The Old Cottage self catering accommodation in Suladale, Isle of Skye sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden Four poster bed Open Fire/woodburner . Prices at The Old Cottage start from £257 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Old Cottage


Sleeps 2 Garden Open fire or wood burner

Duart in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire, Highlands Scotland

Duart, Strathpeffer

New Year breaks in Ross-shireHighlands Scotland

Duart self catering accommodation in Strathpeffer, Ross-shire sleeps 4. 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 Duart start from £369 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Duart


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available Open fire or wood burner

35 Barony Street in Edinburgh, Edinburgh, Borders Scotland

35 Barony Street, Edinburgh

New Year breaks in EdinburghBorders Scotland

35 Barony Street self catering accommodation in Edinburgh, Edinburgh sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Apartment is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Prices at 35 Barony Street start from £440 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 35 Barony Street


Sleeps 6 Internet WIFI available

Large Country House in Ormidale, Argyll, West Scotland

Large Country House, Ormidale

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Large Country House self catering accommodation in Ormidale, Argyll sleeps 31. This 1 bedroom Country House is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Swimming Pool Hot Tub Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include golf . 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 £3 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 Indoor pool Pet friendly Golf close by Internet WIFI available Ideal for a romantic break Open fire or wood burner Hot tub

The Hideaway in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

The Hideaway, St Johns Town of Dalry

New Year breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

The Hideaway self catering accommodation in St Johns Town of Dalry, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 2. This 1 bedroom Lodge is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . Prices at The Hideaway start from £230 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Hideaway


Sleeps 2 Garden

Blairgorm Croft in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Blairgorm Croft, Nethy Bridge

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Blairgorm Croft self catering accommodation in Nethy Bridge, Inverness-shire sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Blairgorm Croft does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Blairgorm Croft start from £314 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Blairgorm Croft


Sleeps 6 Pet friendly Garden Internet WIFI available

3 bedroom cottage in Biggar, Lanarkshire, South West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage, Biggar

New Year breaks in LanarkshireSouth West Scotland

3 bedroom cottage in South West Scotland has a 4 star rating and can sleep up to 5. This 3 bedroom luxury Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . 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 £325 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 3 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Internet WIFI available 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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