Scotland's New Year's Eve celebration is called Hogmanay.
The word describes the Scottish observance of the final day of the year, as well as the festivals and customs associated with it. Edinburgh's modern Hogmanay is internationally known for its large street party, concerts, fireworks and torchlight procession. The exact origin of the word is uncertain, and several competing linguistic explanations have been proposed.
Hogmanay customs include first-footing, in which the first visitor to enter a home after midnight is traditionally expected to bring symbolic gifts such as coal, shortbread or whisky. Singing Robert Burns's song “Auld Lang Syne” is also strongly associated with Scottish New Year celebrations, although the song is now performed worldwide.
Hogmanay is not the same event as Burns Night, which honors poet Robert Burns on January 25, or St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day on November 30.