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Headline act for Edinburgh's 2026 Hogmanay celebration unveiled

UK dance act Underworld have been announced as the headliners for this year’s Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, with the group also set to provide a live…

The National (Scotland)

Dance act Underworld to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations

The set will include a special performance of the band’s dance anthem Born Slippy (Nuxx), which featured in the 1996 film adaptation of Trainspotting.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay could be part-funded by visitor levy – council leader

The so-called tourist tax will add 5% to accommodation bills in the Scottish capital from July.

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Edinburgh ready to enjoy Hogmanay after ‘disappointment’ of last year

Last year’s events to welcome the New Year had to be cancelled because of a storm.

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Indie rock band announced as headline act for Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations

Indie rock band Wet Leg have been announced as Edinburgh’s Hogmanay headline act this year with tickets on sale next week.

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Indie rockers Wet Leg set to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festivities

The band from the Isle of Wight will play at the Ross Bandstand in the city’s West Princes Street Gardens.

Evening Standard

Winter festivals worth almost £200 million to Edinburgh, report shows

Edinburgh's winter festivals were worth almost £200 million to the city last year, despite the cancellation of the outdoor Hogmanay events,…

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Hogmanay could get protected status in UK heritage list

Hogmanay, cheese rolling and London’s Notting Hill Carnival could be among the cultural events and traditions to be officially recognised and…

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Edinburgh Hogmanay organisers say format must remain despite cancellations

ORGANISERS of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have insisted their format should not be changed despite them being called off last minute this…

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Warning to avoid Edinburgh's city centre for Hogmanay branded 'outrageous and absurd'

AN ANNOUNCEMENT by Edinburgh Hogmanay organisers urging people to avoid the city centre after calling off the main outdoor events amid a yellow…

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Hogmanay tourists having to quickly find alternatives to cancelled fireworks

One disappointed tourist said they tried to get tickets back to London because the fireworks were still happening there.

Evening Standard

Hogmanay revellers told to avoid Edinburgh city centre amid weather warning

EDINBURGH Hogmanay revellers have been warned to avoid the city centre unless they are going to an indoor venue following a severe weather warning…

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Tourists 'disappointed' after Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations cancelled by weather

Tourists visiting Edinburgh have told of their disappointment after the main Hogmanay celebration were cancelled due to bad weather...

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Tourists disappointed as Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party and fireworks axed

Some of those who had already travelled to the Scottish capital said the weather conditions are not as bad as feared.

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Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations scaled back after outdoor events cancelled

Organisers announced that outdoor events would be cancelled on New Year’s Eve due to public safety concerns.

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Edinburgh cancels New Year’s Eve street parties and fireworks due to storm warning

Hogmanay festival organisers cancel outdoor events with high winds and rain predicted to hit city in coming days

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Some Edinburgh Hogmanay events still on amid cancellations due to weather warnings

MULTIPLE events for Hogmanay in Edinburgh have been cancelled, but a few still remain scheduled ...

Evening Standard

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay fireworks cancelled due to bad weather

Police Scotland said the decision was motivated by ‘public safety’ and commended the decision.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations cancelled over ‘extreme weather’

Outdoor events including street party and fireworks display planned for city’s New Year celebrations scrapped

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Multiple major Hogmanay events cancelled due to safety concerns amid weather warning

MULTIPLE major Hogmanay events have been cancelled in Edinburgh due to severe weather conditions, organisers have confirmed ...

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Edinburgh Hogmanay issues update on celebrations amid weather warnings

The organisers of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay have issued an update as a new series of weather warnings have been issued.

The Guardian - UK

Hogmanay plans at risk as severe weather warning issued for Scotland

Preparations for new year’s street parties under way as Met Office warns of ‘significant disruption’ due to heavy rain on 30 and 31 December

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What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne and why we sing at Hogmanay.

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Edinburgh Zoo urges people not to let off fireworks on Hogmanay after red panda death

EDINBURGH Zoo is urging people not to set off fireworks this Hogmanay, following the death of a baby red panda last month...

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What is the meaning behind Auld Lang Syne and why do we sing it at Hogmanay?

Here is the meaning behind the Robert Burns poem Auld Lang Syne and why we sing at Hogmanay.

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