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.
9. Dancing in the rain
These revellers danced into the night on Princes Street. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden
10. Packed Princes Street
Large crowds on Princes Street for the Edinburgh Hogmanay 2022-23 celebrations. Photo by Scott Louden. Photo: Scott Louden
11. Skyline
Photographer Scott Louden captured this stunning photo of the Hogmanay fireworks. Photo: Scott Louden
12. Sparkling
Revellers on Calton Hill light sparklers during the Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. Photo: Andrew Milligan