At this time of the year, Hogmanay seems like a distant memory but at one point in history, March 25 was the date New Year's Eve was celebrated in Scotland.
New Year's Day wasn't always January 1, and may in fact be different depending what point in Scotland's history you look to. Some would mark it in October, others November and for some time it was in March, reports the Daily Record.
Traditionally, November 1 marked the end of the harvest season and the beginning of winter with what is called Samhain (pronounced sow-in). Also referred to as Celtic New Year, this ancient event - that is still celebrated by many - begins every year on the evening of October 31, with food and bonfires usually being part of the festivities.
