Edinburgh hosts the Hogmanay street party known for torchlight processions and New Year's Eve concerts.
Hogmanay is the Scottish word for New Year's Eve and is associated with a broad set of customs, including first-footing, singing “Auld Lang Syne,” and public celebrations. Edinburgh's modern festival is centered on a large street party, concerts, and a torchlight procession through the city.
The torchlight procession is traditionally held before the main midnight celebration and has involved thousands of participants carrying flaming torches through central Edinburgh. The festival also includes events around Princes Street and the historic Old Town, although specific programs can change from year to year.
Hogmanay is not limited to Edinburgh: towns and cities throughout Scotland hold their own celebrations. Edinburgh is especially internationally famous because of its large organized festival and dramatic setting beneath Edinburgh Castle. The word therefore describes the Scottish New Year season, while Edinburgh identifies the best-known host city in this question.