The traditional Scottish New Year's celebration is called Hogmanay.
Hogmanay is the Scottish name for New Year's Eve and the surrounding celebrations. Customs vary by region, but common elements include gatherings, singing, torchlit events, and first-footing: visiting friends or neighbors after midnight to bring symbolic gifts and good fortune.
The first visitor, traditionally called the first foot, was once expected to have particular characteristics, including dark hair in some traditions. Typical gifts could include coal, shortbread, salt, or whisky, representing warmth, food, flavor, and hospitality.
“Auld Lang Syne,” strongly associated with Scottish poet Robert Burns, became a major part of New Year's celebrations in Scotland and internationally. Hogmanay is therefore broader than a single party or concert; it is a cultural celebration with regional customs and a long history.