Steeped in Scottish tradition, the spectacular procession includes street theatre, fire performers, Massed Pipes and Drums, and Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad.
Scotland’s top goalkeeper Craig Gordon started the procession on Monday night (December 29) to officially ignitie four days of New Year celebrations in the Capital. £2 from each torch and £1 from every procession ticket sold is donated directly to make a difference in communities across Edinburgh and Scotland.
Here are 10 pictures from Edinburgh’s Torchlight Procession 2025.
9. The spectacle marks the opening event of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations
Ian Georgeson
10. Thousands gathered in The Meadows before making their way through the historic Old Town
Thousands gathered in The Meadows before making their way through the historic Old Town | Ian Georgeson
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