But did you know it was once a much smaller affair, with just a few hundred people who gathered outside the Tron Kirk in the High Street? Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have changed over the years, and here we take a look at the celebrations past and present.
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Andy Ritchie celebrates scoring.
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Pompey's only goal came from the penalty spot as did United's third courtesy of John Sheridan.
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A Neil Aspin goal earned the Whites the three points against The Shrews at Elland Road.
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The Whites were beaten for the third time against Oldham in less than a month.