Which city hosts the Hogmanay Torchlight Procession in Scotland?

Edinburgh hosts Scotland's Hogmanay Torchlight Procession.

The procession is a major opening event of Edinburgh's New Year celebrations. Participants carry flaming torches through the city, creating a moving river of light before the main Hogmanay events and midnight festivities.

The modern Edinburgh Hogmanay program developed into a large multi-day festival featuring concerts, street parties, family events, and fireworks. The torchlight event typically begins near the historic center and follows a route toward an area where the gathering can be viewed as a dramatic spectacle.

Edinburgh's setting helps explain the procession's visual impact: the route and surrounding landmarks place the flames against the city's historic streets and skyline. Although Hogmanay customs are found throughout Scotland, Edinburgh's organized festival is among the country's most prominent international attractions.