Hogmanay

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Revellers at the Loony Dook New Year’s Day dip in the Firth of Forth (Andrew Milligan/PA)

Loony Dook cancelled over lack of crowd safety measures

BBC Scotland channel closure will 'leave viewers behind'

Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad Vikings in the Torchlight Procession.

New venue announced for Edinburgh's Hogmanay as line-up revealed

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay fireworks are a key moment in the New Year celebrations in the capital

Dance music legends Underworld to perform live to Hogmanay fireworks

Edinburgh's Hogmanay In The Gardens returns to herald in the New Year this December.

Iconic dance act to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay In The Gardens

Visitors from overseas flocked to Edinburgh for the Winter Festival celebrations. Photo by ANDY BUCHANAN / AFP via Getty Images.

Record festivals benefit amid 'exceptional' demand for accommodation

Four of the biggest cultural developments sent to be built in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Cultural Developments 2026: 11 Capital arts projects

: Man, 43, charged over Hogmanay death at Dundee flat block

Hogmanay fireworks over Edinburgh Castle.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay fireworks watched by people worldwide

Andy Ure died suddenly while out hillwalking. Pic: Contributed

Tributes to musician and founder of Vibration festival who died on Hogmanay

They have a tray of drinks and everything! Amazing!

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Watch as crowds gather for the annual Stromness Yule Log Pull

In Pictures: Edinburgh Hogmanay 2025

Revellers celebrate Hogmanay 2026 in Edinburgh, with New Year's Eve street party

Partygoers brave the cold as thousands flock to Hogmanay street party

New College on The Mound and the Christmas tree are all lit up to welcome the new year.

Edinburgh Hogmanay: 17 great pictures as people prepare to party

Hospitality traders in the Grassmarket area say the power outages are driving customers away. Picture: Scott Louden

Edinburgh firms hit out at 'crippling' impact of power outages

Scenes at the Tron Kirk, in Edinburgh, in the early hours of January 1, 1959.

Hogmanay Heritage in Pictures: 18 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

In Pictures: Edinburgh Hogmanay Torchlight Procession

Edinburgh's Hogmanay fireworks

Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2025: Your guide to what's on and when

Welcome to Betwixtmas, a time to look ahead with optimism and hope Stephen Jardine

Revellers celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh

Five must-see moments at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay Street Party

Travelodge rooms are impressively cheap over the New Year period

Travelodge Scotland drops cheap family hotel stays for Hogmanay trips

Michael Farmer will lead the Up Helly Aa squad at this year's Torchlit Procession in Edinburgh on December 29.

The second-generation Viking leading Edinburgh torchlight procession

Crowds of holiday-makers watch a session of open-air dancing at the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens in July 1956.

Princes Street Gardens Heritage: 40 photos from the 1950s and 1960s

Princes Street Gardens Christmas market in Edinburgh after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for Hogmanay were cancelled due to bad weather last year.

How council costs and weather are threatening Edinburgh's festivals

The Gannet in Glasgow's west end.

Award-winning Scottish restaurant with 'impressive' food to close

The Christmas Market in Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh

Exclusive Edinburgh's Christmas festival contract referred to spending watchdog

Owned by Bake Off contestant Flora Shedden, this charming bakery on Dunkeld’s main street, Atholl Street, is always busy. Behind the door, topped with dried flowers, you’ll find an array of pastries, cakes, sourdough bread and quiche as well as some lunch options. Those who love Aran’s bakes will be glad to know that Flora’s next cookbook is out in October.

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Wet Let have been announced as headliners for Edinburgh Hogmanay’s Concert in the Gardens.

Wet Leg to headline Concert in the Gardens at Edinburgh's Hogmanay

The Stockbridge Social will open on 1 August and run until 24 August

New food, drink & live music venue to open in Edinburgh for festivals

The Big Wheel returns next week. Picture by Andrew O'Brien.

Plans to open 46m-high Big Wheel in Edinburgh for seven months a year

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock during the street party for Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Hogmanay organisers issue statement over pressure to end fireworks

Last-minute Christmas shoppers might have been out in force but sales across the crucial golden trading quarter were flat.

December delivers for Scottish retailers as Black Friday and Xmas lift sales

Princes Street was almost deserted on Hogmanay after the city’s major outdoor events were called off.

Exclusive Business chiefs demand more 'resilient' Hogmanay festival

Man, 18, arrested after 70-year-old killed in Hogmanay hit-and-run

Man, 18, arrested after 70-year-old killed in Hogmanay hit-and-run

Irvine Welsh wants Edinburgh's streets to be returned to 'the people' to celebrate Hogmanay (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Why Irvine Welsh is dead right about Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party Stephen Jardine

The near deserted Princes Street on Hogmanay after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for Edinburgh's New Year were cancelled. Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA

Readers' Letters: Health and safety gone mad at Hogmanay

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Atholl Brose whisky liqueur

Traditional Scottish recipe: How to make Atholl Brose whisky liqueur

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Recipe: Hogmanay steak pie
Celebrate the New Year with this recipe from Scottish chef Tom Lewis for homemade Hogmanay steak pie.

The unofficial Loony Dook at South Queensferry

Loony Dook 2023: Revellers welcome in new year with icy dip in the Forth

Edinburgh Castle Fireworks at Hogmanay

Happy New Year: Cheers Edinburgh, what does 2022 hold for you?

Cannonball House, at top of the Royal Mile, will be hosting a Hogmanay celebration.

Scottish hotels, restaurants and bars press ahead with Hogmanay celebrations

Jack Docherty will return as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson in the Hogmanay special of Scot Squad. Picture: Jamie Simpson

Comedy star Jack Docherty on the return of Scot Squad on Hogmanay

The Loony Dook is cancelled, so celebrate 2022 with a visit to these South Queen...

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The Smiddy BBQ in Edinburgh is holding a special post-Christmas event with eight...

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The best Hogmanay and New Year menus in Edinburgh

A young Robert Pope, survivor of the Glen Cinema tragedy. He is pictured here aged 17 after signing up to the Royal Navy. PIC: Pope family.

Survivor of cinema tragedy aged 99 remembers darkest day at matinee

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Hogmanay 2021: Ticket prices, menus and drinks for New Year fireworks from Johnn...

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These Scottish businesses are offering restaurant quality meals for Hogmanay at ...

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Marks and Spencer will be selling a haggis neeps and tatties pizza for Hogmanay

Fife couple Vic and Maureen Sharp died of Covid-19 within a day of each other

Scots couple married for nearly 60 years die of Covid-19 within 24 hours of each...

Businesses that rely on others for services should review contracts, says Birdsey. Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto.

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New gin from Highland micro distillery set to launch in time for Hogmanay and it...

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