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New Years Eve in Scotland
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Celebrating New Year in Scotland means diving into the atmosphere of passion and revelry mixed with fireworks and a warm welcome of the locals. To take the best out of it, check out our article, showing you the best places and events in this country on New Year's Eve.
Hogmanay in Edinburgh (December 29, 2021January 1, 2022)
One of the biggest celebrations in Scotland is
Hogmanay in
Edinburgh
. It's the enormous street party and spectacular firework display located in Princes Street Gardens. This year Hogmanay features a magical torchlight procession, Party at the Bells to dance the night away, and the Loony Dook (the annual splash in the River Forth at South Queensferry). Let's face itHogmanay is the best party to let your hair down on New Year's Eve.
Fireballs parade in Stonehaven (unconfirmed in 2021)
This unique to Scotland spectacle has been celebrated for over 100 years and still attracts a lot of beholders. Historically, it was a ritual with the idea to burn off any evil spirits left from the old year. The whole show looks breathtaking the piper leads the parade, marching down the street as the participants swing balls of fire above their heads.
Biggar Bonfire in the South Lanarkshire
Biggar Bonfire is a New Year's Eve festival in the South Lanarkshire town of Biggar. Every Hogmanay at 9:30 pm on High Street, the bonfire is lit, brightening the area around with a warm, fiery glow. All the participants welcome a new year while burning out the old and bringing in the new.
Hogmanay in Dufftown
While all the small cities celebrate New Year's Eve almost the same, Dufftown has its own special charm. After the annual Hogmanay ceilidh at a local hotel, the citizens head to the Square, where complimentary drams of whisky and shortbread (a traditional Scottish biscuit) are handed out. The whole community gathers together to salute the last day of the year in a unique way. That's why Dufftown is also called the "malt whisky capital of the world."
Red Hot Highland Fling (canceled in 2021)
Red Hot Highland Fling, organized by the Highland Council, is the biggest free Hogmanay celebration in Scotland, founded in 2008. Located in Northern Meeting Park in Inverness, this New Year's Eve concert features a lot of music, fireworks, and other festive entertainment to fascinate the crowds. Also, it's believed to be one of the friendliest festivals ever. Come and see it for yourself.
To get more information about the New Year's Eve events, check the External Resources below. What's more, you can also look at the map offering you the best places to live nearby.
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Edinburgh's Hogmanay (official website)
Stonehaven Fireballs (official website)
Biggar Bonfire | Facebook
Hogmanay in Dufftown (official website)
The Highland Council | Facebook
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Hogmanay in Edinburgh
Fireballs parade in Stonehaven
Biggar Bonfire in the South Lanarkshire
Hogmanay in Dufftown
Red Hot Highland Fling (Northern Meeting Park)
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