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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