Thousands of people, some dressed as Vikings carrying flaming torches, marched through Scotland's capital of Edinburgh as a procession kicked off the country's world-famous New Year celebrations. Around 15,000 participants, led by bagpipers, walked through the city's historic centre as Hogmanay festivities returned after being cancelled last year due to bad weather. Several thousand more watched as the procession wound its way along cobbled streets, marking the official start of four days of celebrations to welcome the arrival of 2026.

Edinburgh Lights Up as Viking Torch Parade Kicks Off Hogmanay 2026

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A ship came off its holding and tipped on its side in a dry dock in the Scottish capital of Edinburgh. The petrel, a research vessel, was left listing at a 45-degree angle at the imperial dock in the Leith district, in the north of Edinburgh. The Scottish ambulance service dispatched five ambulances, an air ambulance, three trauma teams and other units. At least 21 patients were taken to the hospital, and over 10 were treated and discharged at the scene. The incident prompted the Scottish fire and rescue service to mobilise four trucks and other equipment.

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Thousands of people gathered in Edinburgh to bid the final goodbye to Queen Elizabeth. King Charles led the procession to an Edinburgh cathedral for the prayer service. Queen Elizabeth's children also walked behind her coffin in the royal procession.

Bidding final goodbye: King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth's procession to Edinburgh cathedral

Queen Elizabeth II's cortege has arrived in Edinburgh following a six-hour journey from Balmora castle. Mourners lined the streets as the hearse travelled from Aberdeenshire to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Queen Elizabeth's cortege met by huge crowds in Edinburgh

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Queen Elizabeth's coffin reaches Edinburgh

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Scotland enjoyed the greatest victory in their cricket history by holding their nerve to beat world number one-ranked England by six runs in a thrilling one-day international match

Cricket: Scotland stun top-ranked England in huge cricket shock

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