The traditional Scottish New Year's Eve celebration is called Hogmanay.
Hogmanay is Scotland's celebration of the final day of the year and often extends into January 1 and January 2, which are public holidays in Scotland. Its customs include singing Robert Burns's song “Auld Lang Syne,” visiting friends and family, and first-footing after midnight.
In first-footing, the first person to enter a household after midnight traditionally brings symbolic gifts such as coal, shortbread, salt, or whisky. Customs vary by region and household, and modern celebrations combine these older practices with concerts, street parties, and fireworks.
Edinburgh hosts one of the world's best-known Hogmanay events, featuring a large street party and a torchlight procession. The word's exact origin is debated, with proposed connections to French, Gaelic, Norse, and Scots terms.