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

Magnificent Castle in Kilcreggan, Argyll, West Scotland

Magnificent Castle, Kilcreggan

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Magnificent Castle self catering accommodation in Kilcreggan, Argyll sleeps 27. This 1 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Prices at Magnificent Castle start from £4 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Magnificent Castle


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

Baronial Castle in Barnacarry, Argyll, West Scotland

Baronial Castle, Barnacarry

New Year breaks in ArgyllWest Scotland

Baronial Castle self catering accommodation in Barnacarry, Argyll sleeps 15. This 7 bedroom Castle is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden Open Fire/woodburner . It also has Internet access. Baronial Castle does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Baronial Castle start from £2 for a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Baronial Castle


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

Nisbet Cottage in Duns, Berwickshire, Borders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage, Duns

New Year breaks in BerwickshireBorders Scotland

Nisbet Cottage self catering accommodation in Duns, Berwickshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Nisbet Cottage start from £278 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Nisbet Cottage


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

2 bedroom cottage in Cannich, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage, Cannich

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

2 bedroom cottage in Highlands 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 cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at 2 bedroom cottage start from £395 but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about 2 bedroom cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Fishing close by Garden Luxury self catering

Addiewell in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, South West Scotland

Addiewell, Sanquhar

New Year breaks in Dumfries and GallowaySouth West Scotland

Addiewell self catering accommodation in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway sleeps 6. This 3 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Addiewell start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Addiewell


Sleeps 6 Garden Internet WIFI available

Tigh na Creag in Portree, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag, Portree

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Tigh na Creag self catering accommodation in Portree, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Garden . It also has Internet access. Prices at Tigh na Creag start from £335 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Tigh na Creag


Sleeps 4 Garden Internet WIFI available

Loch View Cottage in Blaich, Isle of Skye, Highlands Scotland

Loch View Cottage, Blaich

New Year breaks in Isle of SkyeHighlands Scotland

Loch View Cottage self catering accommodation in Blaich, Isle of Skye sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . It also has Internet access. Activities close by include fishing . Prices at Loch View Cottage start from £295 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Loch View Cottage


Sleeps 4 Fishing close by Garden Internet WIFI available

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

Glendarroch Cottage in Kingussie, Inverness-shire, Highlands Scotland

Glendarroch Cottage, Kingussie

New Year breaks in Inverness-shireHighlands Scotland

Glendarroch Cottage self catering accommodation in Kingussie, Inverness-shire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays and features include: Detached Garden . Glendarroch Cottage does allow pet dogs although this may be limited, so please check direct prior to booking. Prices at Glendarroch Cottage start from £289 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about Glendarroch Cottage


Sleeps 4 Pet friendly Garden

The Steading Tower in Kinloss, Morayshire, East Scotland

The Steading Tower, Kinloss

New Year breaks in MorayshireEast Scotland

The Steading Tower self catering accommodation in Kinloss, Morayshire sleeps 4. This 2 bedroom Cottage is a perfect base for your holidays . Prices at The Steading Tower start from £287 a weeks stay but this will depend upon length of stay and time of year. ... more about The Steading Tower


Sleeps 4

 

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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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