Five things you need to know today
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay begins today
The 30th anniversary celebrations begin on Friday 29 December with the Torchlight Procession returns for the first time since 2019 with up to 20,000 participants blazing a trail through Edinburgh, creating a river of fire through the Old Town led by Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad.
The procession begins in the Meadows for the first time, with family-friendly entertainment from fire performers, street theatre, pipe bands and drummers all taking place before the procession heads off – culminating with participants extinguishing their torches through an Avenue of Fire on Castle Terrace.
More events will take place over the next few days and we have a day by day listing for you to keep you right.
Art in the Library
At Stockbridge Library there is an ongoing exhibition Around Stockbridge of artworks by a local artist, Julia Galante, which runs until 30 December.
Opening hours are Thursday 10am to 5pm Friday 10am to 5pm and Saturday 10am to 5pm.
But if you can’t make it then have a look at her paintings here.
Little Green Van
The Little Green Van will be open to serve coffee and pastries on Portobello Prom this weekend Saturday and Sunday.
Adult cycle training
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