Edinburgh's Hogmanay
Will the Year 2013 Be Lucky?
Edinburgh's Hogmanay organisers have adopted a defiantly contrarian stance with its "Be Lucky!" slogan for its 2013 Hogmanay celebrations.
Hogmanay Fireworks Display Above Edinburgh Castle
The crowd counts down in unison, then at midnight, on 31st December the clocks strike twelve and fireworks explode out of Edinburgh Castle to mark the start of a brand new year. Thousands gather below the castle, many at the Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party on Princes Street, for this annual display which can be seen from vantage points across the city.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party
The Street Party (tickets, review) is perhaps the best-known event in the 3-day Edinburgh's Hogmanay Festival. The New Year street party is a ticketed event that takes place the length of Princes Street, with live bands, dancing in the street, and street theatre troupes mingling with crowds.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Concert in the Gardens
The Concert in the Gardens, part of the four-day Edinburgh's Hogmanay Festival, takes place in a ticketed area in Princes Street Gardens West within the Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party arena. The Ross Band stand provides a dramatic setting under Edinburgh Castle rock.
The Keilidh
Part of Edinburgh Hogmanay's celebrations held at The Mound precinct.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay: Torchlight Procession
A free, unticketed event, the Torchlight Procession opens the annual Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations by creating a "river of fire" through city streets.
2nd January Bank Holiday
The 2nd Scottish Bank Holiday in January.
Edinburgh’s Festivals Get Government Funding Boost
Edinburgh's Festivals have received a funding boost, it was announced on Thursday as an ambitious programm
Edinburgh Welcomes In 2012 "In Style"
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party was being called "a major success" by organisers the City of Edinburgh Council and Unique Event
Hogmanay Festival Opens With Record Turnout For Torchlight Procession
Record crowds, and torches sell-out for the Torchlight Procession, but tickets are still available for the Street Party tonight.