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.
5. Selfie kiss
This couple were in the mood to party at the Mound. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden
6. Big wheel
This couple had a wheel-ly good time at the Hogmanay street party. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden
7. Wet, wet, wet, wet!
These four revellers on Princes Street kept dry with their ponchos. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire Photo: Andrew Milligan
8. Spectacular
Fireworks lit-up the skies above Edinburgh city centre as the Capital welcomed in 2023. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden