This morning, when I said “Happy Hogmanay” to sub-editor Sam, he asked me if I was speaking Chinese. So what exactly is Hogmanay? Hogmanay is the Scottish word for the last day of the year ...

On December 31, 1929, a joyous Hogmanay turned into a national tragedy. When panic broke out in a packed cinema, 71 children ...

A yellow weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for nearly all of Scotland on Hogmanay. Forecasters warned the deluge ...

Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party was cancelled at the last minute due to adverse weather conditions and concerns for public safety. An estimated 100,000 people had been expected to gather in ...

Reports that terrorists were targeting Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations were played down by police today. Security sources were quoted in several papers warning that militant Islamic groups might ...

Hogmanay, cheese rolling and London’s Notting Hill Carnival could be among the cultural events and traditions to be officially recognised and protected in a new heritage list. The Government will soon ...

From Hogmanay, to cheese rolling or London’s vibrant Notting Hill Carnival, Britain's most treasured cultural events and traditions will soon be officially recognised and protected in a new ...

Hogmanay Live is BBC Scotland's annual live event programme broadcast from either Edinburgh Castle's Great Hall or BBC Pacific Quay on Hogmanay. Regardless of location, the programme rings in the ...

With earlier fireworks shows and family-friendly ceilidhs, there's plenty of ways to ring in the New Year and still get the kids to bed at a reasonable hour Think Hogmanay is the child-free person ...

To avoid spending a small fortune, you'll have to bundle up: winter (November to March) offers the best low-season deals, except during the city's New Year's celebration, Hogmanay. Spring and ...

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Hogmanay, cheese rolling and London’s Notting Hill Carnival could be among the cultural events and traditions to be officially recognised and protected in a new heritage list. The Government ...