The Hogmanay party takes place in Edinburgh City Centre with nearly 100,000 people taking to the streets. Music and dancing takes place along the entire length of Princes Street but also on the Mound, Waverley Bridge and in Princes Street Gardens. Year after year Edinburgh's Hogmanay street party brings something new to the crowds: more stages, more popular artists and better fun.

On the 25th and 26th July 2009 Edinburgh will witness one of the largest clan gatherings in history. Holyrood Park will host a magnificent Highland Games over the two days, then on the Saturday evening Clan members will parade up the historic Royal Mile and take their seats on the castle esplanade for a spectacular Clan Pageant .