For generations we’ve been carrying out our own unique traditions, from first-footing with armfuls of whisky, shortbread or black bun, to attending loony dooks and the football for the annual New Year’s Day derbies.
With this year’s Hogmanay swiftly approaching, we’ve scoured the archives to bring you a selection of nostalgic images showing New Year’s celebrations of times past.
9. New Year sprint
Sprinters training at Saughton Park for the New Year Sprint at Powderhall Photo: Unknown
10. Old Firm fans
Celtic and Rangers fans queue up for tickets for the game on New Years' Day, 1965 Photo: Unknon
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