The Hogmanay torchlight procession is a major New Year's Eve tradition in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a multi-day festival centered on the Scottish New Year. The torchlight procession traditionally moves through the city toward an open public space, creating a river of fire carried by thousands of participants. It is one of the festival's signature events and connects modern celebrations with Scotland's strong winter and fire-festival traditions.
Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year's Eve, but it does not refer only to Edinburgh's procession. Cities and towns across Scotland hold their own Hogmanay events, while Edinburgh's is especially internationally known. The festival also includes concerts, street celebrations, and a New Year's Day programme. Dates and routes can change because of weather, safety, or public-health restrictions, so the procession should not be confused with the separate tradition of first-footing.