At Edinburgh's Hogmanay, what is the name of the traditional New Year's Eve torchlit procession?

At Edinburgh's Hogmanay, the traditional New Year's Eve torchlit procession is called the Torchlight Procession.

The Edinburgh Torchlight Procession is a large public event held before New Year's Eve celebrations reach their midnight climax. Participants carrying flaming torches walk through central Edinburgh, creating a moving stream of fire through the city streets. The procession commonly concludes at Holyrood Park, where the torches form a dramatic visual display.

The modern event draws on Scotland's long history of winter fire festivals and public New Year customs. Its present organization is part of Edinburgh's wider Hogmanay program, which also includes concerts, street parties, and the midnight fireworks display from Edinburgh Castle.

The procession is sometimes mistaken for the entire Edinburgh Hogmanay celebration, but it is only one event within a multi-day program. Dates, routes, ticketing arrangements, and safety rules can change from year to year, while the name Torchlight Procession identifies the established event.