Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations returned to the city centre on Saturday night (Deember 31) following a three-year absence due to the coronavirus pandemic, with thousands of people descending on Princes Street for the street party and concert in the gardens.
Thirty thousand revellers enjoyed a greatest hits set from pop legends Pet Shop Boys in Princes Street Gardens before counting down to 2023 and enjoying a spectacular fireworks display. Rain-lashed party-goers heading into the official arenas were earlier handed free ponchos along with wristbands which were lit up throughout the night.
1. Back with a bang
Edinburgh welcomed in the New Year for 2023 with a spectacular fireworks display. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden
2. Street party
Thousands of revellers on Princes Street for the Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden
3. Capital celebrations
Crowds of revellers gathered on the Mound in Edinburgh on Hogmanay. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
4. Clear message
Princess Street on Hogmanay 2022, as revellers prepared to welcome in 2023. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden