Events and Festivals in Scotland
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Whether it’s a local party or a massive national festival, nothing’s more frustrating than missing out on major events on your travels. To make sure you’re at the most exciting events in Scotland check out the HostelBookers roundup of what’s happening when. We’ve got the lot covered!
Fireworks over Edinburgh
Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Scotland
When: 29 December 2009 - 01 January 2010
The organizers of Hogmanay claim it's the best New Year's celebration in the world and few in Scotland would argue with that! Thousands of people descend upon Edinburgh for Hogmanay every year and, with it televised live across the UK, it has become something of a British institution.
The New Year celebrations involve a candlelit concert, street concert and fireworks display, alongside a street party that inevitably lasts until the early hours. Usually rather worse for wear, revelers sing Auld Lang Syne to each other amidst wild dancing.
On New Year's Day, revelers traditionally partake in a (surprisingly popular!) run or watch the Dogmanany, a blend of dog games and races.
