Edinburgh hosts the famous Hogmanay street party on Princes Street and nearby areas.
Hogmanay is the Scottish name for New Year's Eve and the surrounding celebrations. Edinburgh's modern festival includes concerts, a large street party, torchlight events, and a midnight fireworks display viewed against Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street lies at the center of the best-known outdoor gathering.
The festival became especially prominent in the late 20th century as Edinburgh developed a large, organized program for visitors and residents. Its events combine Scottish music and customs with contemporary concerts and crowd celebrations.
Hogmanay is not limited to Edinburgh: towns and cities throughout Scotland hold their own events. Glasgow, Aberdeen, and other places also have major New Year's programs. Edinburgh is the specific answer because its internationally recognized street party is centered around Princes Street and the Old Town skyline.