Events in Edinburgh over New Years.
Torchlight Procession
(external
link)
Sat 29
Dec 07
Be part of the launch of this year's Edinburgh's Hogmanay and join
the Torchlight Procession at Parliament Square on the Royal Mile.
Led by Vikings and Longships, it ends with a spectacular bonfire and
fireworks atop Calton Hill.
Torches are priced £4 when bought in advance.
6:30pm
Parliament Square
Candlelit Concert (external
link)
Monday 31st Dec 07
A favourite of the festive programme with a classical musical feast
in the warm glow of candles around St. Giles' Cathedral.
Last year the audience enjoyed the uplifting music of JS Bach's
Cantata 140, Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme, and Haydn's Missa
Sancti Nicolae, together with a Handel Organ Concerto, played by
Peter Backhouse. The Cathedral Choir, directed by Michael Harris
were joined by the Scottish Ensemble for this seasonal choral
celebration.
6:30pm
£16.00
The Hoog (external
link)
Monday 31st Dec 07
Edinburgh's Hogmanay 08 will be another fantastic four day festival.
Once again expect bands playing all types of music and performers
from all over the world, with the beautiful cityscape of Edinburgh
as a backdrop.
Hoog it up big style! From ceilidhs to funky beats till 2am
7:30pm
Assembly Rooms
Edinburgh's Hogmanay - Concert in the Gardens
(external link)
Monday 31st Dec 07
Edinburgh is confirmed as the hottest place to spend Hogmanay with
the announcement that top Indie-rock band, Kasabian with special
guests Idlewild, will perform Edinburgh's Hogmanay Concert in the
Gardens with 97.3 Forth One. The bands will take to the unique stage
beneath the castle from 10.00 pm on the 31st December and will join
party goers in welcoming in 2008.
Kasabian's appearance at the Concert in the Gardens, crowns a
successful year in which they have appeared at every major music
festival, including Reading, Leeds, Glastonbury and Scotland's own T
in the Park. With their first album ‘Kasabian' selling over 700,000
copies in the UK and their latest Album ‘Empire' shooting to number
one on its release last year, NME recently rated Kasabian 9 out of
10 and claimed "love them or hate them, you just can't ignore them".
£35 only - (£40
Enclosure Tickets Are Now Sold Out)
10pm
Princes Street
Gardens
Ceilidh in the Gardens (external
link)
Monday 31st Dec 07
Down in the East Princes Street gardens, funky ceilidh bands will
rock the floor and serious dancing will be done. Up on Mound Square,
fantastic fiddlers play away and bars are provided selling food and
drinks.
Tickets are required for Ceilidh in the Gardens and include a ticket
to East Princes Street Gardens as well as a Street Party Pass. You
will be able to get the best of everything with access to the
exclusive arena as well as access to the three stages at the Street
Party on your way there.
Times: 22:00 - 01:00
East Princes Street Gardens and Mound Square
£37.50 incl. booking fee
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party (external
link) Princes
Street
Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party is the pinnacle of the four-day
festival. The city centre comes alive with the vibe of hundreds of
thousands of people from all over the world all bringing in the new
year. Experience it all with 3 free stages, 2 big screens and a
fireworks extravaganza!
This year’s street party will include three stages:
- The Waverley Stage, on Waverley Bridge, with a mix of contemporary
artists,
- South St David''s Street with pop-tastic cheesy music
- Mound Precinct at the bottom of the Mound with a more traditional
Scottish flavour.
4 Street Party Passes per person.
£5 for Street Party
Pass
10:00pm
One O’Clock Run
(external link)
Tuesday 1st January 08
Part of the Edinburgh Winter Festival, the One O'Clock Run is a fun
run down the Royal Mile - join dragons, dancers, walkers and even
some runners blowing away the cobwebs on Ne'er Day...
Families, friends and spectators all welcome.
For safety reasons, tickets are required and include an Edinburgh’s
Hogmanay '08 branded T-shirt
1:00pm
Edinburgh Castle
Esplanade
£10 registration
fee
Tickets:
To buy tickets for any of the
above events click on the text link, this will take you to the
ticket buying process.
Or
Ticket
HOTLINE: 08700 40 40 10
Or
If you live in the
Edinburgh district you can also buy
tickets and passes from Tickets Scotland, 127 Rose Street,
Edinburgh. They are open weekdays from 9am-6pm (8pm Thurs) and
11-6pm (Sundays).
Links:
The Hoog
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Hotels in Edinburgh. These prices are based on 3
nights (31st, 1st and 2nd) and are priced per night but you can
change this if you wish:
Old Waverley ***
From £171.33 double
0.3km from city centre
The Old Waverley Hotel,
located on Edinburgh's famous Princes Street, ensures everything is
right on your doorstep. Many of the rooms offer stunning views of
Edinburgh Castle.
Ramada Mount Royal
***
From £159.67 double
0.3km from city centre
In
the heart of Edinburgh on Princess Street, overlooking Edinburgh
Castle.
The hotel is just minutes away from all the city's major
attractions and commercial centre, making it an ideal location
The Glasshouse
Boutique Hotel *****
From
£341.67
0.7km from
city centre
Edinburgh's five star boutique hotel
in the centre of the city. 2 acres rooftop garden.
The Glasshouse has successfully
combined man made and natural materials with rich, spicy
tones all of which complement the unique glass bathrooms and
dramatic floor to ceiling windows, creating a feel of space
and light
The Grassmarket
**
From £65 single
0.8km from city
centre
This budget hotel has a fantastic
location in the lively cosmopolitan area of the
Grassmarket.
The area features many fine pubs and clubs...is a bustling
area of the city every night of the week
Apex City
Hotel ****
From £162.33
double
0.9km
from city centre
Under the south side of Edinburgh
Castle, in the heart of the old town, sits the Apex
City Hotel. Prime location for either business or
leisure guests.
The
Chester Residence *****
 From £350
1.4km
from city centre
Fashionable
townhouse in the West End
within walking distance of shops,
commercial district, galleries
& museums.
Five elegant self contained suites,
each having
a beautifully fitted kitchen and they are
ideal for guests requiring space and
privacy, but still with all of the benefits
of a luxury hotel.
Ellersly House ***
 From £113 double
3.3km from city
centre The
Ellersly House Hotel is a charming Edwardian property set in its own
picturesque grounds.... modern amenities...evening meals
are served in our Gallery restaurant, which serves award winning
Scottish cuisine
Fountain Court Morrison
****
 From £123 double
1.5km from city centre
Each apartment is
equipped with cable television and a cd player hi-fi system.
Furnishings and decor are simple, modern and relaxing while the
kitchen is fully equipped with all of the appliances you need,
including the must-have dishwasher.
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