Edinburgh holds the annual Torchlight Procession as part of its Hogmanay celebrations.
The Edinburgh Torchlight Procession traditionally takes place before New Year's Eve and involves thousands of participants carrying torches through the city. The route has commonly led toward Calton Hill, where the procession forms a striking river of light against Edinburgh's historic skyline.
The event is part of Edinburgh's broader Hogmanay program, which can include a street party, concerts, fireworks, and the Loony Dook on New Year's Day. Exact routes, dates, ticketing, and arrangements may change. The Torchlight Procession is not the same event as the midnight fireworks or the street party, although all are connected with Edinburgh's New Year festivities. Its modern presentation draws on older fire and winter customs while functioning as a large public celebration.