Edinburgh hosts the Hogmanay street party and concert traditionally held in Scotland’s capital city centre.
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is a large organized New Year celebration featuring concerts, processions, fireworks, and events around the historic centre. The name Hogmanay refers broadly to Scottish New Year celebrations, while Edinburgh’s event is a specific city festival that developed into an internationally known program.
The festivities have included a major street party along Princes Street and views toward Edinburgh Castle, although locations, capacity, and programming can change from year to year. Edinburgh’s Hogmanay should not be confused with every Scottish New Year custom: first-footing, singing, and torchlight events are separate traditions or components that may occur elsewhere. The city’s celebration is also distinct from Glasgow’s Hogmanay events, so the location is essential to identifying the answer.