Which New Year's Eve event is held at Edinburgh Castle as part of Hogmanay?

Midnight fireworks are held at Edinburgh Castle as part of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. The fireworks illuminate the castle and surrounding skyline as Scotland enters the new year.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay is a multi-day festival rather than a single countdown. Its program has included a torchlight procession, concerts, a large street party, and a New Year's Day event. The castle provides a dramatic historic backdrop, while the main crowds gather in central streets and viewing areas around the city.

The fireworks are sometimes confused with the torchlight procession because both are signature Hogmanay events. They are separate parts of the festival: the procession generally takes place before New Year's Eve, while the fireworks mark midnight. Exact arrangements can vary, especially because weather and public-safety considerations may affect outdoor events.