For generations we’ve been carrying out our own unique traditions, from first-footing with armfuls of whisky, shortbread or black bun, to attending loony dooks and the football for the annual New Year’s Day derbies.
With this year’s Hogmanay just around the corner, we’ve scoured the archives to bring you a selection of nostalgic images showing New Year’s celebrations of times past.
5. Stocking up
Customers queue outside Mr Munro's shop at Brandon Terrace in Edinburgh stocking up for Hogmanay Photo: Joe Steele
6. Briefs encounter
Wearing his official Hearts Supporter scarf, Alex Spence with his 2 tickets for the Hearts v Hibs Edinburgh Derby match to be played at Tynecastle on New Year's day 1965. Photo: Unknown
7. New Year baby
New Year baby - Mrs Palasuik and baby Adrian - 1st baby of 1963 and Evening Dispatch winner Photo: Unknown
8. New Year sprint
Sprinters training at Saughton Park for the New Year Sprint at Powderhall Photo: Unknown