Edinburgh's major New Year's celebration, famous for concerts, fireworks, and a torchlight procession, is called Hogmanay.
Hogmanay is the Scottish term for New Year's Eve and the surrounding celebrations. Edinburgh's modern festival includes large outdoor events, live music, a torchlight procession, and fireworks, although the exact programme can change from year to year.
The word Hogmanay has a debated origin, and scholars have proposed several possible linguistic roots. Its meaning as a Scottish New Year celebration is much more certain than its ultimate etymology. Scotland's traditions also include singing, visiting, and welcoming the first visitor after midnight.
Hogmanay should not be confused with Burns Night, which commemorates poet Robert Burns in January, or St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day on November 30. Those are separate Scottish observances.