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STAYWILD Scotland Is the Place to See in the New Year Because our wild and untamable passion for JA MIE Scotland is contagious! If the mission is to create tartan hearts, then we are the experts. Our PASSIONATE, Local Guides are Scottish to the core. They eat, sleep and breathe HAGGiS. They will lead you to Local Guides, guaranteed where legendary battles were fought and lost; take you off the We have never cancelled a beaten track for the best uspoilt, JAW-DROPPING views. Come trip - You Book, You Go moonlight, you can sample the local nectar and learn the Ceilidh Small group experiences dances that keep this stunning country’s spirit alive. 5 star accredited by For a wee country, Scotland punches above its weight. With VisitScotland the SEXIEST scenery in the Northern Hemisphere, Scotland’s wildness is one of the reasons we love it so much. This is why we 5 star overall rating on are committed to re-wilding. We work with Trees for Life charity TripAdvisor in conjunction with Treadright to help restore Scotland’s Caledonian forest. SPARKLING EYES / Beating hearts Singing wind / Dancing clouds Liquid sunshine / Stirring songs Warm embrace / Loving Scotland #STAYWILD Scotland is THE place to see in the New Year. Enjoy three fantastic days of celebrations, with top bands, amazing performances and fantastic crowds. @STEPHENBRIDGER TORCH LIGHT PROCESSION HOGMANAY STREET PARTY LOONY DOOK 30th DECEMBER 2017 & 2018 31st DECEMBER 2017 & 2018 1st JANUARY 2018 & 2019 @JESS_ISMORE @STEPHENBRIDGER The city is illuminated by the golden, orange glow Revellers from all corners of the Globe head to Not many people choose to swim in the sea on of the torch bearers as they snake their way along the streets of Edinburgh to bring in the New Year New Year’s Day in Scotland (it’s a wee bit chilly) the streets finishing up at Holyrood Park for the Scottish Style. Four street party stages and 8 large but for those mad enough to take the plunge, the firework display. Whether you decide to take part screens cover the live bands, DJ’s and traditional appropriately named ‘Loony Dook’ is just the thing. in the parade itself or simply spectate, this evening Scottish music throughout the evening. Fireworks Fancy dress is a must as you follow the parade event is one that will leave you feeling all warm are let off on the hour from 9pm culminating in the along the length of South Queensferry High Street and fuzzy inside. It’s the perfect warm up for our ground-rumbling, heart-thumping eye-popping before braving the freezing waters. This has to be legendary HAGGiS Ceilidh! finale at midnight. one of HAGGiS’ favourite events. NB: Add a torch ticket at the time of booking. NB: Street Party tickets included as part of the NB: Add your Loony Dook ticket at the time of tour package. booking. EDINBURGH HIGHLANDS HOGMANAY & HOGMANAY 5 DAYS 7 DAYS @STEPHENBRIDGER This Hogmanay package is bulging with all the stuff that A legendary three day Skye High trip to the Highlands makes HAGGiS the local legends for delivering a good time. and four amazing days in Edinburgh for the Hogmanay Great city, great Guides and a great time – guaranteed. celebrations. New Year will never be the same again! ITINERARY INCLUSIONS HIGHLIGHTS HIGHLIGHTS DAY 1 | EDINBURGH • Legendary local HAGGiS Guide • Best New Year’s party in the world Check in to your hostel and meet your • 3 day Skye High Tour • Breathtaking Isle of Skye • Edinburgh’s Winter Festival Guide and trip mates. In the evening, • 6 nights' hostel accommodation • Monster hunting on Loch Ness • Stunning Scottish Highlands it’s time to get the Hogmanay festivities • Hogmanay Street Party Ticket • Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations • Exclusive HAGGiS Ceilidh night started and try some local beers in • HAGGiS walking tour of Edinburgh INCLUSIONS Edinburgh’s famous pubs. • Aussie and Kiwi New Year ITINERARY • Your legendary local HAGGiS Guide DAY 2 | HIGHLAND DAY TOUR FREE TIME DAY 1 - 3 | EDINBURGH - ISLE OF SKYE • 4 nights' city centre accommodation Get a real taste of the Highlands when Travel through some of the most iconic • Hogmanay Street Party Ticket we travel north for the day before Chill out or join an optional activity. Highland scenery. Check full itinerary on Add at the time of booking. • Day trip to the Highlands returning back to Edinburgh just in time page 105. • Exclusive HAGGiS Ceilidh night for the Torchlight Procession and the • Carry a torch in the Torchlight DAY 4 | EDINBURGH • Transfer to the Loony Dook exclusive HAGGiS Ceilidh! Procession Join a walking tour led by your local • Aussie and Kiwi New Year • Transfer to watch the Loony Dook DAY 3 | EDINBURGH HAGGiS Guide through the city centre • Swim ticket for the Loony Dook FREE TIME We kick off the day with Aussie and Kiwi and get ready for the magical Torchlight Chill out or join an optional activity. New Year and enjoy the buzzing city Procession before grabbing your partner Add at the time of booking. before the best party of them all, the 27 DECEMBER 2017 & 2018: for the legendary HAGGiS Ceilidh. HAGGiS Adventures, Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party! Start: • Carry a torch in the Torchlight Edinburgh. 8:30am. DAY 5 | EDINBURGH Procession DAY 4 | EDINBURGH End: Edinburgh. Check-out 10am We kick off the day with Aussie and Kiwi • Swim ticket for the Loony Dook It’s time to cure your hangover with some New Year and enjoy the buzzing city crisp sea air! Watch or if you dare, join 29 DECEMBER 2017 & 2018: Start: Edinburgh Hostel. Check-in 3pm. before the best party of them all, the the Loony Dookers swim in the freezing 29 DECEMBER 2017 & 2018: End: HAGGiS Adventures, Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party! Start: Edinburgh. Check-in 3pm waters of the Firth of Forth then enjoy Edinburgh. 5pm (approx.) DAY 6 | EDINBURGH End: Edinburgh. Check-out 10am Edinburgh’s Winter Festival. Accommodation: 6 nights hostel multi-share Feeling brave? Take a dip in the freezing Accommodation: 4 nights hostel multi-share DAY 5 | EDINBURGH waters of the Firth of Forth at the Loony Check out of your hostel in the morning 2017 & 2018 2017 & 2018 Dook. The evening is free to explore the and hug your new friends’ goodbye. DEPARTURE DATES city, enjoy the Winter Festival and check DEPARTURE DATES Before you leave, be sure to breathe in out some of the local pubs. the last of that fine Scottish air before START FINISH START FINISH DAY 7 | EDINBURGH you head off on your travels. 27 Dec 02 Jan 29 Dec 02 Jan It’s time to check out of your hostel and 29 Dec 04 Jan bid farewell to your new friends. NB: 29 DEC DEPARTURE STARTS WITH HOGMANAY CELEBRATIONS.
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