Edinburgh is set to see a re-think on its traditional Christmas and Hogmanay events as Edinburgh City Council look to reduce the impact on the environment and spread the economic benefits elsewhere in the city.
Alongside this, the council have said that they will also look to clamp down on the consumption of alcohol and to try to relieve the pressures of overcrowding in the city centre.
The move is hoped to encourage an environment where local businesses, producers and performers are supported over a longer winter festival period.
