Together with some Swiss friends who are currently visiting, we joined the Torchlight Procession on the 30th December. This is the opening event for the Edinburgh Hogmanay where people can purchase a torch at the parliament square, from where the procession starts. The event is free of charge and the money that was raised by the sale of torches will be donated to Barnardo's Scotland as well as the Radio Forth's Cash for Kids.
An estimated 25,000 people attended this event and the atmosphere was great.
The 'Son et Lumiere & Firework' draws the finale where, traditionally, a Viking long ship is set on fire. This spectacle has been accompanied by pipes and drums (traditional and contemporary). The firework display marked the closure of this event and was as breath taking as I expected.
--> Photos of the Torchlight Procession
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