The Hogmanay Torchlight Procession is traditionally held in Edinburgh.
The procession is a prominent opening event in Edinburgh’s Hogmanay program. Participants carrying torches move through the city toward a final gathering, creating a river of light through the historic Scottish capital. Exact routes and arrangements can change from year to year.
Edinburgh’s broader Hogmanay celebrations include concerts, street parties, ceilidh dancing, and a midnight fireworks display. The torchlight event is therefore one part of a larger festival rather than a complete synonym for Hogmanay.
Glasgow and other Scottish cities also hold New Year events, but Edinburgh is the city most specifically associated with the internationally known Torchlight Procession. The tradition’s modern presentation combines public spectacle with Scotland’s winter and New Year heritage.