The famous Hogmanay street party traditionally takes place in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Hogmanay is the Scots word for New Year's Eve, and Edinburgh's modern festival developed into a major public celebration featuring concerts, torchlight events, fireworks, and a large gathering along Princes Street. The city became internationally known for combining a Scottish New Year tradition with a tightly organized urban festival.
Scottish Hogmanay customs include first-footing, in which the first person to enter a home after midnight is believed to influence the household's luck for the coming year. Traditional gifts may include coal, shortbread, salt, or whisky. Although celebrations occur throughout Scotland, Edinburgh's event is especially prominent and has attracted visitors from around the world.