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Torchlight procession kicks off Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations

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Ian Georgeson A man dressed as a viking holds a flaming torch above his head as he walks through a row of other men dressed in a similar way also carrying flaming torches above their heads.Ian Georgeson

The Torchlight Procession signals the official start of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations

Hundreds of people have marched through the Meadows in Edinburgh waving flaming torches to officially kick off the city’s world-famous Hogmanay celebrations.

The annual torchlight procession wound its way through the city centre park towards Edinburgh Castle.

The traditional walk was started by Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon, who was joined by Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl squad to begin the parade.

An estimated 60,000 people are expected to arrive in Edinburgh from across the world to celebrate the arrival of 2026 in the coming days.

Ian Georgeson Men dressed as vikings wearing dark leather outfits and armour and metal headgear with chainmail hold up flaming torches.Ian Georgeson

Members of Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl squad joined the parade

Indie rock band Wet Leg are set to headline the concert in Princes Street Gardens on 31 December, followed by the traditional firework display.

Meanwhile, the annual street party on Princes Street also returns as part of the four-day festival.

Last year, the Hogmanay events were pulled the day before due to fears over extreme weather.

This year, forecasters have predicted dry conditions with little chance of a repeat cancellation.

Ian Georgeson Craig Gordon wearing a jacket with the Heart of Midlothian badge on it holding a flaming torch and smiling just off camera.Ian Georgeson

Hearts and Scotland goalkeeper Craig Gordon helped kick off the procession at the Meadows

Ian Georgeson A woman carrying a flaming torch and a shield during the torchlight procession in EdinburghIan Georgeson

Hundreds of people took part in the parade

Ian Georgeson A group of people carrying flaming torches during the torchlight procession in EdinburghIan Georgeson

The procession begins in the Meadows and ends near Edinburgh Castle

Ian Georgeson Pipers at the front of the torchlight procession in Edinburgh.Ian Georgeson

Pipers led the procession on George IV Bridge


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