Hogmanay

Tickets for the Edinburgh torchlight procession are on sale on Friday

City of Edinburgh Council

Torchlit procession set to launch Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are set to go beyond the city centre

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are set to go beyond the city centre

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations expand to Leith and Portobello

Texas are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for a record third time

Texas are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for a record third time

'We can't wait': Texas to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay concert

The event has been held annually since 2008

The event has been held annually since 2008

Highland Council

Much-loved Hogmanay celebration in Scottish city cancelled due to rise in costs

Forensic officers on the scene of a shooting on Hogmanay

Forensic officers on the scene of a shooting on Hogmanay

Third person charged after Scots man shot to death on Hogmanay

The Scottish singer paid tribute to his Scottish heritage at Hogmanay

The Scottish singer paid tribute to his Scottish heritage at Hogmanay

Rod Stewart pays tribute to Scottish roots on Hogmanay

Police Scotland have issued a statement after a 'firearms incident' in Edinburgh on Hogmanay

Police Scotland have issued a statement after a 'firearms incident' in Edinburgh on Hogmanay

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Police issue statement after man shot dead outside Hogmanay party

Police are investigating after a man was reportedly shot dead on Hogmanay

Police are investigating after a man was reportedly shot dead on Hogmanay

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Man 'shot dead' outside Scottish pub's Hogmanay party

Some 50,000 revellers are expected to celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland’s capital

Some 50,000 revellers are expected to celebrate Hogmanay in Scotland’s capital

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50,000 expected in Edinburgh as Hogmanay street party sells out

Several road closures will be in place for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

Several road closures will be in place for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

City of Edinburgh Council

Several roads to be closed for Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations - see the full list

Thousands of revellers are expected to gather in Edinburgh to mark the 30th anniversary of the city’s street party and concert celebration (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Thousands of revellers are expected to gather in Edinburgh to mark the 30th anniversary of the city’s street party and concert celebration (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Thousands to gather in Edinburgh to mark Hogmanay celebrations

The temperatures around southern Scotland will become increasingly unsettled

The temperatures around southern Scotland will become increasingly unsettled

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Unsettled weather for Hogmanay celebrations, Met Office warns

MA mither an faither lued haein faimily an friens roon aboot thaim on Hogmanay

MA mither an faither lued haein faimily an friens roon aboot thaim on Hogmanay

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Billy Kay: The Christmas an Hogmanay tradeitions tha mairked ma childhood

Hogmanay highlights and hopes from 2023 performers

Hogmanay torch processions take place across Scotland every year

Hogmanay torch processions take place across Scotland every year

Hogmanay torch processions are happening across Scotland – see where you can join in

A historic Hogmanay bonfire tradition will go ahead this year after a successful donations campaign

A historic Hogmanay bonfire tradition will go ahead this year after a successful donations campaign

Historic Hogmanay bonfire tradition to go ahead thanks to donations campaign

Retail trade union Usdaw has said the Scottish Government is not doing enough to give workers a 'proper festive break'

Retail trade union Usdaw has said the Scottish Government is not doing enough to give workers a 'proper festive break'

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Trade union calls for workers to be given 'proper festive break'

Pulp will headline this year's Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland's capital

Pulp will headline this year's Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland's capital

Pulp announced as headline act for Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations

Giving up smoking, health kicks and bravery – New Year’s resolutions come in all shapes and sizes

Giving up smoking, health kicks and bravery – New Year’s resolutions come in all shapes and sizes

Kirsty Strickland: Worthwhile New Year's resolutions celebrate our small victories

Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day has been criticised by Labour colleagues over his suggestion he wants to further commercialise the city's Hogmanay events

Edinburgh council leader Cammy Day has been criticised by Labour colleagues over his suggestion he wants to further commercialise the city's Hogmanay events

City of Edinburgh Council

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Edinburgh Labour at war over Hogmanay commercialisation proposals

Stirling ushered in 2023 with a fireworks display over the Wallace Monument

Stirling ushered in 2023 with a fireworks display over the Wallace Monument

City of Edinburgh Council

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Scotland ushers in 2023 as Hogmanay celebrations return

A previous Hogmanay party in Edinburgh

A previous Hogmanay party in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh to host Hogmanay street party - here are all the road closures

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivering her new year's address

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon delivering her new year's address

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Nicola Sturgeon outlines pledges to Scotland in Hogmanay address

Len Pennie has written a poem to celebrate Hogmanay and Lidl's offer

Len Pennie has written a poem to celebrate Hogmanay and Lidl's offer

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Lidl offers free coal to Scots to keep centuries-old Hogmanay tradition alive

1876: Celebrating New Year's eve in Edinburgh

1876: Celebrating New Year's eve in Edinburgh

Festive Scots poetry to celebrate Yuletide and Hogmanay

Paul Black, left, and Carl Spencer will star in the BBC show

Paul Black, left, and Carl Spencer will star in the BBC show

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Scottish comedian Paul Black announces brand new BBC Hogmanay comedy special

Revellers at the Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession in 2018

Revellers at the Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession in 2018

City of Edinburgh Council

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Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight parade cancelled 'due to lack of funds'

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor said that she ‘can’t wait to get the party started’

Singer Sophie Ellis-Bextor said that she ‘can’t wait to get the party started’

Sophie Ellis-Bextor 'can't wait' for Edinburgh Hogmanay bash

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Midnight Moment

Edinburgh's Hogmanay Midnight Moment

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Edinburgh's Hogmanay set to return with 30,000 revellers

The proposed legislation is set to be debated in the Scottish Parliament next week

The proposed legislation is set to be debated in the Scottish Parliament next week

New restrictions on fireworks will 'help prevent injuries'

Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay celebrations are due for an overhaul

Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay celebrations are due for an overhaul

City of Edinburgh Council

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Underbelly set to lose contracts amid overhaul of Edinburgh's winter festivals

The city council is seeking a new partner for its winter celebrations but there is no requirement to put on a street party as in previous years

The city council is seeking a new partner for its winter celebrations but there is no requirement to put on a street party as in previous years

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Edinburgh Hogmanay street party could be dropped

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations were more muted this year

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations were more muted this year

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Data shows Scots didn't 'flock' to England for New Year celebrations

Video shared on social media showed officers pinning people to the ground in the Avant Garde bar

Video shared on social media showed officers pinning people to the ground in the Avant Garde bar

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Arrests as police shut Scots bar minutes before the bells on Hogmanay

Scottish comedian Vladimir McTavish had a perfect response to what Scotland might lose without the Edinburgh street party

Scottish comedian Vladimir McTavish had a perfect response to what Scotland might lose without the Edinburgh street party

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Comedian has perfect answer to what Scotland loses without Hogmanay street party

Revellers at a nightclub in Birmingham saw in the New Year without the stricter Covid rules in place in Scotland and Wales

Revellers at a nightclub in Birmingham saw in the New Year without the stricter Covid rules in place in Scotland and Wales

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Young people cross English borders to celebrate New Year without Covid restrictions

A view of Edinburgh on Hogmanay 2021. Photo: PA

A view of Edinburgh on Hogmanay 2021. Photo: PA

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Hogmanay celebrations muted as fears of Omicron spread persist

Hogmanay street parties like the one usually held in Edinburgh have been cancelled amid fears of the Omicron variant

Hogmanay street parties like the one usually held in Edinburgh have been cancelled amid fears of the Omicron variant

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Hogmanay street parties cancelled as fears of Omicron surge mount

Scotland's Hogmanay street parties have been cancelled for 2021/2022 amid fears of the Omicron variant

Scotland's Hogmanay street parties have been cancelled for 2021/2022 amid fears of the Omicron variant

How Omicron restrictions will affect New Year's Eve across the UK's nations

This is the reason people link arms when singing Auld Lang Syne

This is the reason people link arms when singing Auld Lang Syne

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This is the reason people link arms when singing Auld Lang Syne

One aspect of the Scots language which has had enduring popularity is Auld Lang Syne

One aspect of the Scots language which has had enduring popularity is Auld Lang Syne

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The big irony around Scots language deniers and Auld Lang Syne

Hats and scarves are staying in the wardrobe as the end of the year approaches

Hats and scarves are staying in the wardrobe as the end of the year approaches

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No need for thermals as Hogmanay temperatures set to break records

Scots planning to head south of the Border for Hogmanay have been urged to reconsider

Scots planning to head south of the Border for Hogmanay have been urged to reconsider

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Scots urged not to travel to England for New Year's Eve celebrations

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on the pandemic as Omicron cases surge

Nicola Sturgeon will update MSPs on the pandemic as Omicron cases surge

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Nicola Sturgeon to make major pre-Hogmanay Covid announcement – how to watch

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to stick to rules as Covid cases hit record high

Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to stick to rules as Covid cases hit record high

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Nicola Sturgeon urges Scots to stick to rules as Covid cases hit record high

Major Hogmanay celebrations like those held in Edinburgh have had to be cancelled in light of the new guidance issued by the Scottish Government

Major Hogmanay celebrations like those held in Edinburgh have had to be cancelled in light of the new guidance issued by the Scottish Government

Angus Robertson

Events sector to share £21m as part of Scottish Government's Covid support

L-R: Turk E Curry's Michael Bannister, Josie Smith and Jon Culshaw in puppet form

L-R: Turk E Curry's Michael Bannister, Josie Smith and Jon Culshaw in puppet form

How ex-Texas member joined Jon Culshaw to make Turk E Curry Christmas song

Speaking on the radio Deputy First Minister John Swinney said Scots should not go ‘first footing’ at Hogmanay to restrict the spread of Covid-19

Speaking on the radio Deputy First Minister John Swinney said Scots should not go ‘first footing’ at Hogmanay to restrict the spread of Covid-19

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John Swinney recommends Scots stay at home with ‘no first footing’ at Hogmanay