At the turn of the year, people gather to celebrate the previous 12 months and look forward to what lies ahead. New Year's Eve is a special time, one that sees millions of people propping up bars, dancing in streets and spending time with loved ones.
Across Scotland's towns and cities, the occasion is known as Hogmanay, with origins reaching back to the celebration of the winter solstice among the Vikings, which saw wild parties in late December. Edinburgh is the Hogmanay capital, lit up by lights and fireworks, turning into one enormous party, with similar scenes to be found in Glasgow and beyond. Many other areas, including Stonehaven and Shetland, have long-established traditions that they honour once a year.
