6 Things To See At Edinburgh Hogmanay

Edinburgh's Hogmanay is the place to be at the turn of the year. Meet and celebrate with old and new friends and enjoy the wide range of entertainment on offer if you're staying in Scotland's famous capital. Just remember to wrap up warm, or else your fingers and toes will be frozen by the coming of the next year!

The Torchlight Procession
30 December
6.30pm – aprox. 9.30pm
The start of the Hogmanay celebrations, the atmospheric flaming procession moves through the city to Calton Hill before the flames engulf a large boat, with fireworks and music to finish. Phew, some start!

Street Party
31 December
People swarm to congregate along the length of Princes Street for the street party and midnight fireworks. There're big screens showing the live music, DJs and performers, and a buoyant atmosphere to keep you in great spirits! Drinks can be taken in but only in a plastic container.

Princes Street Gardens Concert
31 December
Big bands are always attracted to the concert in the gardens, and this year is no exception! Tickets for this and the street party must be bought in advance but it's a unique musical event and a great spot for seeing the midnight firework show.

Candlelit Concert in St Giles Cathedral
31 December
Fancy your music more classical? The St Giles Cathedral choir will be accompanying the music of Handel and Mozart and the famous St Giles’ organ.

The Ceilidh
31 December
Sometimes you just want to dance the night away, and there's no better place to swing those dancing feet than the traditional ceilidh – Scottish music and dance will entertain until the wee hours with the fireworks offering a brief distraction. Don't worry if you don't know the moves, as you'll pick them up quickly!

To have a fantastic Hogmanay make sure you've booked your Edinburgh short term lets – places go fast and you'll want to ensure you're well positioned to view all the fantastic sights.

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