HOGMANAY - NEW YEAR IN SCOTLAND

Hogmanay is what we Scots call New Year's Eve - 31 December - the big night that marks the arrival of the new year.

HOGMANAY IN EDINBURGH

Three days of fantastic atmosphere and unforgettable memories. It must be experienced to be believed!

What you will see and do:

30th DECEMBER - TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION

Join the revellers and get the party started! 

In Scotland, New Year's carousing gets underway when thousands of torch-bearers join Up Helly Aa's Vikings, pipes and drums, and you will be one of the torch bearers at a point of the party.

Together, you will march through the heart of Edinburgh with flaming torches, creating a river of fire down the historic Royal Mile to Holyrood Park for the finale and closing celebrations.

31st DECEMBER - HOGMANAY STREET PARTY and DAY EXPLORATION

We start the day exploring the area with a visit to the Kelpies, the largest horse sculpture in the world and a local hike plus a walk up and around Arthur's Seat, an extinct volcano 15 minutes walk away from the city centre.

We then have lunch in the city and explore the area around the castle before joining the party as the sun sets mid-afternoon.

Princes Street welcomes the merrymakers to one of the greatest events on the planet (and we mean it!). 

Set beneath the spectacular backdrop of Edinburgh Castle, dance the night away at the Concert in the Gardens featuring incredible live music, entertainment, DJs, giant screens, and outdoor bars.

As the bells strike midnight, admire the world-famous Edinburgh Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks on the castle ramparts.

1st JANUARY 2022 - THE LOONY DOOK

Loony Dook

We watch crazy revellers take a dunk in the freezing Forth, with the iconic Forth Bridges as a backdrop. Don't worry, we will only watch them unless you want to join :-)

We head home when we are good and ready.

TRAVEL

You have 2 options:

Buy your own train tickets to Edinburgh and meet us at Old Town, Edinburgh by 16:30 on the 30th of December

Return home on the 1st of January departing Edinburgh by 11 am or later.

Train cost around £180 return travel at the time of writing - this is not included in the fees and must be arranged separately by yourself

OR

Travel with us in our minibus. 

Meet us at Kings Cross, sit back and relax chatting with your new best friends.

Minibus travel details:

Departure 30th of December 7 am from outside Kings Cross station

Drive for 8 hours with 3 or 4 service station stops

Return 1st January 11 am - travel directly with 3 stops

FEES

£295 travel by train

£325 travel in our minibus

Included:

- 2 nights accommodation in an Ibis Hotel - shared room with one other person of your gender

- Guided hike

- Ticket to the Torchlight Procession

- Ticket to Edinburgh street party on the 31st

NOT INCLUDED:

Meals and drinks

Travel insurance

Anything else not mentioned above

HOTEL

Ibis Budget Edinburgh Park 

Shared rooms with 2 beds in each room

No single occupancy is available

REFUNDS

100% up to 26th December

Refunds are not possible after 26th December unless we have to cancel the trip

Please make sure you have travel insurance that will cover your costs in case you fall ill, if required to self isolate due to COVID or any other circumstances. 

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