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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.

Evening Standard · Dec 31, 2025

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.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

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,…

The National (Scotland) · May 27, 2025

Torchlit procession set to launch Hogmanay celebrations in Edinburgh

EDINBURGH'S Hogmanay celebrations are to be kicked off by the torchlit procession, with friends and families from all over the world expected to…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 31, 2024

50,000 expected in Edinburgh as Hogmanay street party sells out

Tens of thousands of Hogmanay revellers are expected in Edinburgh to see in the New Year – with organisers of the Scottish capital’s famous…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 31, 2023

Emergency Edinburgh Christmas market organisers to return - despite making no money for council

The company has been praised for delivering the Christmas market despite "significant pressure" and is set to oversee it again this year.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 7, 2023

Failed Edinburgh Christmas operators asked for plans NINE times before deal axed

The council is set to audit its process for awarding contracts after the original operators of the city's popular Christmas market repeatedly missed deadlines to submit plans.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 23, 2022

No Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession this year, organisers say

The procession will not take place because of financial constraints, event organisers said.

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2022

Edinburgh Council set to approve Christmas Market for FIVE years - despite contract chaos

New organisers of the Christmas festival have played down concerns about the impact on landscaping on trees and said they will work with the council to minimise long-term impacts.

Edinburgh Live · Nov 7, 2022

Edinburgh’s Christmas festivities saved from cancellation after company steps in

EDINBURGH’S Christmas has been saved after another company stepped in to run the city’s famous festive attractions when the original firm pulled…

The National (Scotland) · Oct 10, 2022