In Scotland's Hogmanay celebration, what is the name of Edinburgh's famous torchlight procession?

The famous torchlight procession in Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebration is called Edinburgh's Torchlight Procession.

It is one of the best-known opening events of Edinburgh's New Year festivities. Participants carrying flaming torches travel through the city toward an ending gathering, creating a river of fire through historic streets. The event is designed as a ceremonial start to the wider Hogmanay program rather than as the midnight countdown itself.

Modern Edinburgh's Hogmanay developed into a large, organized festival featuring concerts, street parties, and fireworks. The Torchlight Procession reflects Scotland's long association of fire with seasonal celebrations, communal gatherings, and symbolic renewal. Its route and arrangements can change from year to year for safety and crowd-management reasons.

The procession should not be confused with Edinburgh Castle's midnight fireworks or the separate street party. Hogmanay is the Scottish name for New Year's Eve or the New Year season, while “first-footing” describes a separate tradition involving the first visitor to enter a home after midnight.