Hogmanay

Noughties icon joins Edinburgh's Hogmanay line-up as Street Party headliner revealed

Noughties icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Edinburgh's Hogmanay line-up

New Year's Day Loony Dook near Edinburgh cancelled over safety fears

Lost Shore Surf Resort

Edinburgh surf resort planning free Hogmanay ceilidh and midnight surf

Susan Boyle's remarkable rise to fame is the subject of a new documentary which will air on BBC One Scotland at Hogmanay.

Susan Boyle's remarkable rise celebrated in BBC Hogmanay documentary

The Fratellis are set to headline the Night Afore Party at Edinburgh's Hogmanay.

Scots rockers The Fratellis set to headline Night Afore Hogmanay

Dolly Parton performing at Glastonbury in 2014. Tributes have been paid to her this week from across the world after her death.

The great Dolly Parton made the world a brighter place - Susan Morrison

Edinburgh's Hogmanay In The Gardens returns to herald in the New Year this December.

Iconic dance act to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay In The Gardens

Scotland head coach Steve Clarke will now turn his attention to World Cup holidays!

An extra bank holiday! We’ll have to qualify for every World Cup - Vladimir McTa...

Council leader Jane Meagher

City proves again why it belongs on the world stage - Jane Meagher

Edinburgh District councillor Lesley Hinds with the Edinburgh Christmas shopping guide, encouraging people to come to the Capital in December 1987

How Edinburgh’s Hogmanay became such a huge success - Donald Anderson

Terminal trials make me all the happier to be beside the fireside - Susan Morris...

What's this? Has the Loch Ness Monster come to the Firth of Forth to celebrate the Loony Dook's 40th birthday?

22 fun pictures of the 2026 Loony Dook at South Queensferry

Future Hogmanay celebrations could be part-funded by Edinburgh's new tourist tax

Future Hogmanay celebrations could receive funding from tourist tax

Revellers celebrate Hogmanay 2026 in Edinburgh

Thousands join Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party to welcome in 2026

In Pictures: Edinburgh Hogmanay 2025

New College on The Mound and the Christmas tree are all lit up to welcome the new year.

Edinburgh Hogmanay: 17 great pictures as people prepare to party
Thousands of people are set to party the night away in Princes Street as Edinburgh welcomes in 2026.
Ian Swanson

Louise MacLean of Signature Group says the effect of the power outages has been devastating

Watch: Grassmarket venues turned hundreds away but now power restored

Hospitality traders in the Grassmarket area say the power outages are driving customers away. Picture: Scott Louden

Edinburgh firms hit out at 'crippling' impact of power outages

Justice Secretary Angela Constance

And the Definitely Not Woman of the Year prize goes to Angela Constance - Susan ...

Edinburgh's Hogmanay fireworks

Edinburgh's Hogmanay to have starring role in CNN New Year's coverage

Everyone in Edinburgh has a good time when the bells ring in for the New Year, especially the tourists on Princes Street

Vladimir McTavish: Thank goodness for post Xmas week – best time of the year

Fireworks are launched from Edinburgh Castle at Hogmanay

All road closures and bus diversions ahead of Hogmanay events

Edinburgh’s spectacular Torchlight Procession gets underway on Monday, December 29

All bus diversions ahead of this year’s Torchlight Procession

Scottish DUI offences 2024-2025 by police district

Scottish Drink Drive Prosecutions Rise Over the Decade as Festive Crackdown Unde...

Edinburgh Trams will provide a split service between Newhaven and Picardy Place and the West End to Edinburgh Airport free of charge over a two-hour period to help people get home safely

Free trams set to return this Hogmanay

Fairmont St Andrews transforms this winter into a luxurious wonderland, alive with festive events and seasonal magic to set the stage for Christmas. From heartwarming family experiences to glamorous party nights, the five star resort promises timeless festive charm. This winter, the hotel's traditional afternoon tea is also reimagined this winter with a touch of Christmas magic as five courses including delicate sandwiches, freshly baked scones and festive treats, are served.

Best hotels in Scotland for Christmas and New Year luxury stays

This santa just wants to party, but I’m giving up booze for Christmas

No sherry and mince pie for me this Christmas, I’m staying sober - Vladimir McTa...
I’ve decided I am going to have a sober Christmas this year. We’re less that a week in at the moment, so it’s difficult to tell how this experiment could play out. However, I am already fearful that I could be making a huge mistake.
Vladimir McTavish

Ad Feature Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2025 live events unveiled – all you need to know

Whitby Distillery Ltd: Business applies for new premises licence to sell alcohol to take away STOCK PIC Johnny Green/PA Wire

Pubs given go ahead to open until 2am over Christmas period

W Edinburgh reveals hogmanay celebration with panoramic views

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations will see a number of road closures and bus diversions in place

Firework Future looks bright without the bang - Lorna Slater

Wet Leg are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2025.

Wet Leg set to headline Hogmanay as programme of events announced

Fibber Magees won the Evening News Pub of the year in 1996. Bar person Katherline Guthrie is pictured pulling a pint.

26 incredible old photos of Edinburgh life in 1996

A report on Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is shaping up to be controversial, says Steve Cardownie

Council still to reclaim £430,000 over cancelled Hogmanay event

Opened at the Commonwealth Pool in September 1988, the River Rapids, Vortex and Twister water slides/flumes were loved by locals. The Stingray, which was said to be the fastest flume in Europe at the time, came later. Despite their huge popularity, the flumes were removed in the early 2000s.

20 of the best things we could once do in the city and now can't

People on the near deserted Princes Street after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for New Year were cancelled (Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire)

City of Edinburgh Council has ‘lost control’ of Hogmanay

Snowdrops are a symbol of resilience and harbingers of hope, writes Susan Dalgety

A day to celebrate life - Susan Dalgety

The empty Ross Bandstand stage on Hogmanay after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for Edinburgh's New Year were cancelled due to bad weather.

Councillor calls for answers over late Hogmanay cancellation

Friends from Ibiza and Menorca travelled to Edinburgh to bring in the new year

Hogmanay experience at risk - John McLellan

People on the near deserted Princes Street after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for New Year were cancelled (Picture: Andy Buchanan/PA Wire)

Hogmanay streets should be returned to the people - Lorna Slater

Hogmanay hoots with Robert Florence in Queen of the New Year

It’s Hogmanay Jim, but not as we know it - Karen Koren

Edinburgh Castle Fireworks at Hogmanay

Happy New Year: Cheers Edinburgh, what does 2022 hold for you?

Jack Docherty will return as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson in the Hogmanay special of Scot Squad. Picture: Jamie Simpson

Comedy star Jack Docherty on the return of Scot Squad on Hogmanay

A swarm of drones spells out 'Fare thee weel' as part of Edinburgh's online Hogmanay celebrations

Raise a glass to the future this Hogmanay with renewed hope – Steve Cardownie

Stevie before and after his injury.

Greyhound fighting for his life after 'unprovoked' bite from Alsatian in South Q...

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Broar brothers all in the same boat with charity fundraiser

Massaoke

Massaoke to lead massive sing-a-long planned to bring in the New Year at Edinbur...

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RSA centurion calls for hidden artwork’s recovery

Recipes: Pork and coriander dumplings | Aubergines with garlic | Lamb and cumin ...

Brother of Da Vinci rapist jailed for breaking man’s leg

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Special helpline open on Hogmanay after rise in child protection fears

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Expect some fireworks at shop party

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