Did you know that until as recently as the seventeenth century the Scots celebrated Hogmanay on January the 11th? Find out more about New Year as we trace the history, roots and traditions of Hogmanay.

Flaming torches and burning Viking longships, street parties with DJ's and fireworks, open-air Ceilidhs and freezing fun run. No matter how you want to usher in 2008, there's something in Scotland to match your mood . . .

Sizzling barbecue in Argentina . . . hot Glühwein in the freezing cold in Germany . . . eating grapes in Barcelona or black-eyed peas in Houston, Texas. Scots and others around the world describe how they bring in the New Year.