Edinburgh Hogmanay: 10 photos of Edinburgh New Year's Eve celebrations in 2002, exactly 20 years ago
New Year’s Eve 2022 is almost upon us, with the Edinburgh Hogmanay Street Party returning after two years of Covid. As you get prepared for this year’s celebrations, cast your mind back to 2002, when more than 100,000 revellers crowded into Princes Street for the massive street party.
The Proclaimers and Boy George wooed the crowds at a concert in Princes Street Gardens, and over 7000 fireworks were set off to bring in the New Year.
Here are 10 photos of Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations in 2002.
1. Hogmanay crowds
Princes Street was packed full of revellers on New Year's Eve 2002. Photo: Julie Bull
2. Kiss the policeman
On Hogmanay 2002, one Edinburgh police officer was lucky enough to receive two New Year's kisses at the same time! Photo: Julie Bull
3. Popping the bubbly
The champagne was flowing early as Edinburgh locals got ready for the Bells in 2002. Photo: Neil Hanna
4. The Proclaimers
The Leith duo performed at the Princes Street Gardens concert on Hogmanay 2002. Photo: Toby Williams