Edinburgh is famous for its Hogmanay street party and fireworks beside Edinburgh Castle.
Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a major New Year's celebration in Scotland's capital. Its best-known programme has included a large outdoor street party in the city centre, concerts, a torchlight procession, and midnight fireworks viewed against the castle and the Old Town skyline.
The event developed into a large organized festival in the late twentieth century, building on Scotland's longstanding Hogmanay customs. Its international reputation comes from the combination of historic surroundings, public music events, and the city's strong New Year's traditions.
Programmes are not identical every year. Weather, safety arrangements, ticketing, and public-health conditions can change the street party or fireworks schedule. Edinburgh's event should also be distinguished from the separate Hogmanay celebrations held in other Scottish communities, including Glasgow, Inverness, and smaller towns.