Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have already kicked off in spectacular style, with last night seeing the famous Torchlight Procession take to the streets.
Scotland’s top goalkeeper Craig Gordon started the procession alongside Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad, officially igniting four days of New Year celebrations in the Capital.
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Over 15,000 participants and 10,000 spectators took part in the spectacular procession following Gordon’s lead and weaving a dramatic river of fire through Edinburgh’s historic Old Town in support of local and national charities, One City Trust, When You Wish Upon a Star Scotland, Simon Community Scotland and Age Scotland.
£2 from each torch and £1 from every procession ticket sold is donated directly to make a difference in communities across Edinburgh and Scotland.
5. Over 15,000 participants and 10,000 spectators took part in the spectacular Torchlight Procession
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6. Big smiles and lots of laughter filled the Capital last night.
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7. A river of fire made it's way through the city to the delight of thousands of spectators.
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8. It really was a phenomenal spectacle, and one of the Capital's best traditions.
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