Hogmanay

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

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

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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

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

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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Kenny Dalglish receives his knighhood from the Prince of Wales at Buckingham Palace. Picture: PA

Kevan Christie: He may have been made a knight '“ but Kenny will always be a kin...

Fisher will don the clerical collar for a one-off sketch to mark the 40th anniversary of Scotch & Wry

Reverend I. M. Jolly set for Hogmanay return

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Family: Janet Christie's Mum's the Word

18 per cent of empty nesters taking part in the survey said they had a hot tub, compared to just 5 per cent of twenty-somethings. Picture: TSPL

Property Brief: Make the most of your empty nest

The majestic Atholl Palace. Picture: Wikimedia

Seven luxury Scottish castles you can rent for Hogmanay

Working being carried out on the damaged Lamington Viaduct is due to be completed by the first week of March. Picture: Contributed

Lamington Viaduct set to reopen ahead of rest of West Coast line

Tom Kitchin. Picture: TSPL

Tom Kitchin: Chocolate Fondant | Roast Sirloin

Co-op Eitzinger Gruner Veltliner. Picture: Contributed

Wine: Selecting champagne can be a tough decision

Ailsa Howden and her friend Necole Stewart

Women hit by drunk driver after Hogmanay bells

Lauren Mayberry of CHVRCHES, who played the Street Party's Waverley Stage. Picture: Stephen Scott Taylor

Gig review: Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party

Two brave 'dookers' pictured in the icy Forth on New Year's Day. Picture: Neil Hanna

Over 1000 turn out for Firth of Forth Loony Dook

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RSA centurion calls for hidden artwork’s recovery

Recipes: Pork and coriander dumplings | Aubergines with garlic | Lamb and cumin ...

Scottish word of the day: Laldie

Brother of Da Vinci rapist jailed for breaking man’s leg

Mother’s appeal as fears grow for teenager

Special helpline open on Hogmanay after rise in child protection fears

No holiday for many Scots over Christmas

Expect some fireworks at shop party

Ruth Walker: 'It's at moments like these you can pat yourself on the back(side)

Yob attacked police officers in ambulance

Lucy McTernan: CAB evidence should be seen by all policy-makers

Peter Ross: Kenneth McKellar remembered

Man finds bullet wound five years on

Mike Cantlay: Sustainability should be embraced as Scots tourism's magic asset

Luminar warning as snow dampens club party mood

Tomorrow sees the start of the salmon fishing season on the River Tay but there ...

How to say Hogmanay?
The key to the correct pronunciation of "Hogmanay" (Letters, 30 and 31 December) is its Scandinavian origin: it is closely related to the Swedish words "hög" a...

Rowers celebrate Atlantic Christmas

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