What is the name of Scotland's famous New Year's celebration?

Hogmanay is the name of Scotland's famous New Year's celebration.

The word refers to Scottish New Year's Eve customs and festivities, especially those held on December 31 and into January 1. Modern Hogmanay events can include concerts, torchlight processions, street parties, fireworks, and traditional songs.

Edinburgh hosts one of the best-known organized celebrations, with events extending across several days. Other Scottish communities mark Hogmanay through local gatherings and customs rather than one single national ceremony.

A related tradition is 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. Customs vary by region and family. Hogmanay is distinct from Burns Night, which honors poet Robert Burns on January 25, and St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day on November 30.