Edinburgh hosts the annual Hogmanay torchlight procession on Calton Hill.
The procession is one of the best-known events connected with Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. Participants carrying flaming torches move through the city before the gathering and ceremonial spectacle associated with Calton Hill. It forms part of a wider festival that includes concerts, street events, and celebrations around the turn of the year.
Hogmanay is the Scottish term for New Year's Eve festivities, but Scotland's customs are not limited to one event or one city. Edinburgh's torchlight procession is distinct from the street party and from the midnight singing of “Auld Lang Syne.” The route and organization have changed over time, so descriptions should not treat every year's format as identical.