Edinburgh’s Hogmanay proudly presents the spectacular Torchlight Procession, lighting up the city with a river of fire, created by 15,000 torch bearers and friends from around the world. Launching the Edinburgh Hogmanay festival and signalling the start of global New Year celebrations, the Torchlight Procession presents a carnival atmosphere, with live Street Theatre, Fire Performers, and Drummers getting everyone warmed-up, before the Massed Pipes & Drums and Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad (SMUHA) lead the procession through the capital’s historic Old Town. Event Timings: Early Afternoon – Torch Collection opens 18:30 – Pre-Entertainment begins at The Meadows 19:30 – Procession begins / approx. 45min route 21:00 – Event finishes The Torchlight Procession will start at The Meadows, participants will be lead through the picturesque surroundings of the historic Old Town finishing beneath Edinburgh Castle.

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