The origins of the festival are subject to debate, but as it takes place later than the official New Year's Eve, it's the perfect excuse to celebrate twice!
Like many of Scotland's famous fire festivals, the Comrie Flambeaux is likely to be pagan in origin - when fire was used to warn away evil spirits of the old year - but no one in this Perthshire village is certain of when it first began. On New Year's Eve, eight or so lit torches, some nearly 10 ft in height, parades around the small village at midnight. Comrie's Hogmanay will see the procession accompanied by music, people in fancy dress and general merriment and celebration before the torches are thrown into the River Earn.
Delve into this minute performance at the exquisite Royal Scots Club in the Edinburgh New Town, on the 30th December where you can explore the history and origins of Hogmanay! This year features an incredible line up of performances, including Scottish singer songwriter Ainsley Hamill, talented musician and composer Ron Jappy, silver-tongued storyteller and wand-maker Jock Ferguson, sleight-of-hand maestro Lewis Barlow ,and mentalist Drew McAdam.
Celtic, Folk and Traditional. Three days of incredible bands, spectacular events and crowds from around the world.
Make sure you're there! There are many old Hogmanay rituals and customs that are celebrated in Scotland to this day.
The origins of many of them are unknown, but many are believed to bring good luck for the New Year. It is still unsure where the name originated from, but it is believed the word may have come about during the reign of Mary Queen of Scots and thought to be derived from the French word ' Hoginane ' meaning 'gala day'. At the bells in Scotland, people usually shout 'Happy New Year' before embracing friends and family. Hogmanay has ancient origins in Scotland.
Long before the arrival of Christianity, Scots were celebrating the arrival of a new year around the time of the winter solstice the shortest day , which is technically the December, but the arrival of the Romans and their calendars changed this. Visit advice page. Hogmanay in Edinburgh Edinburgh's Hogmanay - When it comes to Hogmanay, Edinburgh certainly knows how to put on a show whether it's the enchanting torchlight procession, the famous Edinburgh Hogmanay street party and spectacular firework display or a toe-tapping ceilidh and concert in Princes Street Gardens.
What to look forward to at Hogmanay In , enjoy three days of fantastic atmosphere and unforgettable memories. Find a place to stay Book accommodation in Edinburgh for your Hogmanay break. Things to do in Edinburgh Partying by night, exploring by day! Make the most of your New Year celebrations in Edinburgh and discover the capital's plethora of world-class visitor attractions. Get your tickets! For more information on Edinburgh's Hogmanay events, visit the Edinburgh's Hogmanay website.
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