Thinking of doing something special this New Year? Read on to find out why you might want to consider Hogmanay
One of the best known New Years celebrations around the world is the Scottish tradition of Hogmanay. Hogmanay is the Scots word for the last day of the year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. Here is our Hogmanay Guide.
Many towns and villages across Scotland have their own Hogmanay traditions, but most people will be accustomed to Edinburgh’s Hogmanay. You’ll not be short of celebrating if you choose to spend Hogmanay in Edinburgh, and it is sure to be an experience you won’t forget.
There is so much to do in Edinburgh around New Year’s, but we’ve put together a guide to the most essential (and exciting) events that Edinburgh has to offer.
Street Parties
Street parties are a firm favourite of partygoers this time of year in Edinburgh, and the biggest one has to be the Street Party hosted by Johnnie Walker Whisky. You’ll need a ticket, but once you’re in, you have all of Princes Street to explore, with bars, stages, food stalls and live bands all the way.
Here, you’ll be able to dance the night away with thousands of others, and see in the new year in style!
Concert in the Gardens
Each year, princes street gardens are transformed into a huge outdoor arena. Here, you’ll be able to celebrate the new year whilst watching some of the world’s biggest artists perform. You’ll need tickets for this area as well, your ticket for the street party will not let you into this area, whereas a ticket to the concert will allow you into the street party. Something to bear in mind.
Ceilidh under the Castle
This event is one for anyone with a love of scots culture, as well as some good old fashioned dancing! Ceilidh under the Castle dance the night away under the stars, meet friends old and new, all under the watchful eye of Edinburgh Castle. There’s plenty of local food and drink to keep you going through the night too.
You could also see what else is going on around the city, if buying tickets for these events isn’t an option. Who knows, you might even find yourself a cosy Scottish pub, to see in the New Year with the locals.
Now you know about Hogmanay
You could always watch Hogmanay live on TV (BBC Jools Holland Hootananny), but nothing beats being there yourself.
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