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.
13. Street life
Revellers on Princes Street, during the Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. Photo: Andrew Milligan
14. Castle fun
Revellers watch an early fireworks display at Edinburgh Castle in the run-up to the bells in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. Photo: Andrew Milligan
15. Queuing in the rain
Crowds queue for entry at Princes Street, before the Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh. Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire. Photo: Andrew Milligan