Experience the unique Hogmanay celebrations in Scotland, from the iconic Edinburgh Hogmanay street party to the fiery Stonehaven Fireballs festival.
While Christmas is still a week away, people across Scotland will already be looking ahead to Hogmanay . For many Scots, December 31 is an even bigger occasion than the 25. From intimate nights in with loved ones to large-scale parties and festivals, there is no limit to what you can get up to on New Year's Eve in Scotland . However, some events are especially iconic. Given Scotland 's unique history with Hogmanay , it is no wonder that we know how to celebrate the holiday properly.
The Daily Record has rounded up some of the top events taking place across Scotland this New Year's Eve. Whether it is Edinburgh's Hogmanay or the historic Stonehaven Fireballs, something is sure to jump out. Edinburgh's Hogmanay Easily the biggest and most iconic Hogmanay celebration in Scotland takes place in Edinburgh. Each year, the centre of the Scottish capital plays host to a massive festival that sees people from across the city and beyond come together to ring in the new year. Edinburgh's Hogmanay, which has been compared to St Patrick’s Day in Dublin and Mardi Gras in New Orleans, is centred around an enormous street party on the city's iconic Princes Street. Expect live music, street theatre, pipers and drummers, funfair attractions, and more. Edinburgh Another highlight of the event is the yearly concert at the Ross Band Stand underneath Edinburgh Castle. This year, Scottish music icons Texas and singer-songwriter Callum Beattie will take to the stage. More information can be found on the Edinburgh's Hogmanay website. Stonehaven Fireballs Elsewhere, Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire is hosting its legendary annual Stonehaven Fireballs festival. Each year, the coastal town celebrates Hogmanay with a one-of-a-kind ceremony that sees dozens of people parade up and down its High Street swinging balls of fire around their bodies. While the festival officially starts at midnight, locals and visitors begin to gather from around 10p
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