Edinburgh hosts the famous Hogmanay street party on Princes Street and in the Old Town.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a large multi-day New Year's festival in Scotland's capital. Its program has included a torchlight procession, concerts, a major street party and fireworks near Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street provides the best-known central setting, while events also spread through nearby historic areas.
The celebration's modern form developed during the late twentieth century, when organized public festivities helped establish Edinburgh as an international New Year's destination. The city's steep streets, medieval Old Town and castle skyline give the fireworks and processions a distinctive setting.
Edinburgh's event should not be confused with Hogmanay itself, which is the broader Scottish name for New Year's celebrations. Other Scottish towns hold their own Hogmanay events. Also, dates and exact venues can change from year to year, so the enduring fact is the city's association with the festival rather than any single annual schedule.