SCOTLAND – Hogmanay at the Highlander

4 days, Wednesday 30^th December 2026 – Saturday 2^nd January 2027

Staying at the Highlander Hotel, Newtonmore

Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the old year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. It is normally followed by further celebration on the morning of New Year’s Day (1 January) and, in some cases, 2 January—a Scottish bank holiday. In a few contexts, the word Hogmanay is used more loosely to describe the entire period consisting of the last few days of the old year and the first few days of the new year.

Scotland, for our New Year celebrations will take us into the centre of the Highlands, to Newtonmore and the Highlander Hotel. It’s situation within the Spey Valley is superb and is a hotel renowned for comfort, excellent food and entertainment. Cynthia, Elaine and all the staff will ensure you of a real Scottish warm and friendly welcome.

Our Itinerary

Day 1 – After your door-to-door service has brought you to the coach, we make our way north into Scotland with seasonal refreshment on board, making suitable comfort stops to the Spey Valley and Highlander Hotel for a welcome drink, dinner and a stay of 3 nights.

Day 2 – Today is the last day of the year.  This morning, we have a mystery drive weather permitting to capture the magnificent scenery of the area before returning back to our hotel to relax and prepare for the evening celebrations.  This will start with a traditional Hogmanay dinner followed by Scottish Dancers, Piper and a wee dram to welcome in the New Year.

Day 3 – Bliadhna Mhath Ùr (Happy new year)!! A free day today to recover and relax.  Lunch will be served followed by entertainment or maybe you could go for a stroll before another quality dinner this evening followed by entertainment.

Day 4 – After breakfast we say goodbye to friends old and new as we travel for home.  We retrace our steps, stopping for suitable refreshments on the way to meet your door-to-door service which will take you to your homes.

Facilities

WiFi

Ensuite accommodation

TV

Toiletries

Hairdryer

Holiday Includes

Door to door service

All luxury coach travel as listed

3 nights’ accommodation at the Highlander Hotel

3 x Scottish cooked breakfasts

2 x quality dinners

1x Hogmanay dinner

Afternoon tea

Glass of bubbly

Entertainment programme

Half day excursion on day 2

Services of our experienced crew