Pictures of Edinburgh Hogmanay

The gallery contains photos of Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations. Click on the thumbnails to see larger sized photographs of Hogmanay in Edinburgh. The picture size on average is 80kb.

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See the bottom of the page for links to more information about visiting the Edinburgh at the time of the Hogmanay.

Shetland Vikings come to Edinburgh to set a Viking longboat alight
Torchlight Procession is one of the main events in Edinburgh's Hogmanay festival
Photo of Vikings waving the Scottish Flag
Picture of Viking longboat burning on top of Calton Hill
Crowd taking part in the Torchlight Procession
Fireworks ending the first event of the Hogmanay celebrations
Fireworks were launched from behind the Observatory on Calton Hill
Another photo of fireworks from the procession
Princes Street on Hogmanay night preparing for the Royal Bank Street Party
Pipe bands entertaining the crowd on New Year's Eve
The Royal Scottish Academy on the mound became one of the several stages in Princes Street
Picture of George Street after midnight on Hogmanay night
New Year fireworks from Calton Hill as the party continues in Princes Street
Castle Rock is one of seven hills where fireworks displays were launched from
Hogmanay tradition requires hugging and kissing after midnight
Auld Lang Syne is the traditional New Year song
Photo of silly Hogmanay hat bought at the Royal Bank Street Party
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>> Back to Edinburgh Hogmanay guide index

All Edinburgh Hogmanay articles:

Hogmanay Street Party Visitor's guide to Edinburgh's New Year party in Princes Street.

Torchlight Procession Info and pictures on the fiery procession that finishes with the burning of a Viking longboat on top of Calton Hill.

Night Afore International Information about the live theatre, music and dancing taking place in Edinburgh's George Street the night before New Year.

Other Hogmanay events Information on other events taking place before New Year's Eve and after.

Tips for spending Hogmanay in Edinburgh Tips on public transport and more for New Year's Eve.

Pictures of Hogmanay in Edinburgh Picture gallery with photos from Hogmanay celebrations.

Event Details - Edinburgh's Hogmanay Tourist information regarding tickets, dates and times.

Edinburgh Hogmanay Web links Links to other web pages related to Hogmanay.

Also see:

Christmas in Edinburgh Information on Edinburgh's Christmas celebrations, part of the Capital's winter festival.

Accommodation in Edinburgh Tourist information on quality accommodation schemes, hotels and how to choose accommodation in Edinburgh.

Hotels in Edinburgh Visitor information on choosing hotel accommodation in Edinburgh.

A visitor's tips for planning an Edinburgh holiday:

Origin of 'Edinburgh'

Tourists have problems with the name of Edinburgh. The most common writings include 'edinburg', 'edinborough', 'edimburgh', 'edinbourgh', 'ediburgh', 'edinbugh', 'edinboro', etc.

According to the Scottish Place Names dictionary, the name Edinburgh means 'Fort of the Rock Face'. The 'edin' part comes from Scottish Gaelic and means 'rock face', while 'burgh' comes from Old English meaning stronghold.

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