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.

Winter Festivals events search

Scotland will play host to a packed programme of events - many free or discounted - during Scotland's Winter Festivals period. Find an event near you.

Scotland will play host to a packed programme of events during Scotland’s Winter Festivals period. Find an event near you.*

Although all details were correct at the time of publishing Scotland.org can not take responsibility if details change so please check events own websites for further details.

*Further event information will be added throughout the coming weeks.

Scottish party guide

Want to host your own event? Our useful party guide will help you celebrate in true Scottish style.

Hogmanay facts

Ten interesting facts about Hogmanay that you might not know!

Ceilidh

Grab your partner and join in our online Scottish ceilidh.

Scotland the world over

We have teamed up with Blipfoto to create an amazing film, we need your help to create it!

Ultimate Scottish Quiz

How well do you know Scotland? Test your knowledge in our Ultimate Scottish Quiz.

What's on

Scotland will play host to a packed programme of activities to celebrate Hogmanay.

Scotland the world over

Scotland.org has teamed up with Blipfoto to create an amazing film for Burns Night 2012 - it's called Scotland the world over and we need your help to create it. If Scotland's in your heart, you're invited to join in by taking and uploading a photo of a saltire, just like these.

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