Thousands of people carrying flaming torches marched through the streets of the city to kick off the annual Hogmanay festival.

A TORCHLIGHT procession is set to kick off the first of Edinburgh’s three-day Hogmanay celebrations, as the capital prepares to welcome 2026.

As the capital's Hogmanay festivities begin tonight, buses will be diverted throughout the city centre until January 1 to accommodate events.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have already kicked off in spectacular style, with last night seeing the famous Torchlight ...

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events are set to go ahead as planned after being cancelled last year due to a storm. The four-day ...

While the traditions were ancient, Edinburgh became the home of Hogmanay internationally in 1993 following a deliberate effort by the local council.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay has released early-bird tickets for 2026, after three million visitors attended the 2025 winter ...

The Hearts No.1 was joined by Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad as they officially ignited four days of New Year celebrations in the city.