Hogmanay

No one celebrates Hogmanay quite like the Scots! From traditional fire festivals and torchlight processions to street parties with live music and fireworks, we've got it all.

Scotland plays host to an impressive list of events and festivals during the winter months. Use the fields below to search for free and discounted events and to find out what's going on in your area.* Although all...

Winter Festival Events

Find out why a visit from a dark-haired man on New Year's Day is good luck, along with some other fascinating facts about Scotland's Hogmanay....

Hogmanay top facts

From sizzling barbecues in Argentina and hot Glühwein in sub-zero temperatures in Germany, to eating grapes in Barcelona or black-eyed peas in Houston, Texas, find out more about the many different ways people around...

Hogmanay around the world

Ultimate Scottish quiz

World wide Ceilidh

Happy New Year to all our friends in Europe! Bonne Année! Buon Anno! Prost Neujahr! (That's all we know...sorry!) @edhogmanay #hogmanay141 days ago via Twitter
“@MoeFraser: I'd luv @rodstewart to "Hogmanay top facts — who would you like to first foot you this year? #hogmanay" What would he sing??143 days ago via Twitter
Hogmanay top facts — who would you like to first foot you this year? #hogmanay scotland.org/features/hog…143 days ago via Twitter

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Hogmanay (HOG - MUH - NAY)

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The History and Words of Auld Lang Syne

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Hogmanay top facts

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Hogmanay around the world

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Old Acquaintance

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The beginnings of New Year