In Scotland, New Year's Eve is known as Hogmanay and involves several fun traditions. The holiday dates back to the 1600s, when Christmas was made illegal throughout the country. In Scotland, it's ...

Here’s how to ring in the New Year, Scottish style. George Clerk/Getty Images In many countries, December 31 is known as New Year’s Eve; in Scotland, it’s Hogmanay. Pronounced like “hog-muh-nay,” the ...

At the turn of the year, people gather to celebrate the previous 12 months and look forward to what lies ahead. New Year's Eve is a special time, one that sees millions of people propping up bars, ...

THOUSANDS of people flocked to Edinburgh city centre last night to attend the traditional Hogmanay celebrations. The celebrations returned to the city at the first street party and fireworks ...

Up to 150,000 people are expected to attend Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh during three days of events to welcome in the new year. Tickets are selling like hot cakes for this year's Hogmanay party ...

It’s not only Hogmanay (31 December) that gives Scots an excuse for a party; Burns Night (25 January) is traditionally the time each year when Scotland’s Bard, Robert Burns, is celebrated on the ...

The five-star resort has been a symbol of Scottish luxury for over a century, offering fine dining, elegance and outdoor adventures across its vast estate.

Inverness' Red Hot Highland Fling has been scrapped, says Highland Council. The celebration was billed as Scotland's biggest free Hogmanay concert and drew crowds of up to 10,000 people, before ...

Staff at a hotel in Perthshire were delighted over the New Year period after they received a £10,000 Hogmanay tip from none other than Sir Rod Stewart. The “Maggie May” singer rang in 2024 at ...

The Auld Alliance wasn't simply a military alliance; it was based on a long-established friendship founded on the Scots love of French wine.

SCOTS revellers could face a Hogmanay washout with New Year's Eve celebrations disrupted by wet and windy weather. Forecasters say it is likely rain will become persistent causing some "significant ...