Spectacular torchlight procession in Edinburgh to launch the hogmanay celebrations led by 26 Up Helly Aa’ Vikings from Shetland.

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Edinburgh’s Hogmanay launched three days of celebrations with a spectacular Torchlight Procession through the centre of the city. A record crowd estimated at 35,000 including 7,000 torch carriers, were led by 26 Up Helly Aa’ Vikings from Shetland and 5 pipe bands with over 100 pipers to the bonfire and a spectacular Son et Lumière display on Calton Hill.

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Location: Edinburgh Scotland
Photo credit: © Andrew Wilson / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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