Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad led the Torchlight Procession through Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019, and beginning Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2023.

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay teamed up with Presenting Partners EventScotland and acclaimed homelessness charity Social Bite to bring the Torchlight Procession back for the 30th anniversary celebrations and shine a light on homelessness.

For a full listing of all events read more here.

Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad led the Torchlight Procession through Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019.  PHOTO Craig Duncan/Airborne Imagery
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad led the Torchlight Procession through Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019.  PHOTO Craig Duncan/Airborne Imagery
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad led the Torchlight Procession through Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019.  PHOTO Craig Duncan/Airborne Imagery
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad led the Torchlight Procession through Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019.  PHOTO Craig Duncan/Airborne Imagery
Vikings from Shetland’s South Mainland Up Helly Aa’ Jarl Squad led the Torchlight Procession through Edinburgh city centre for the first time since 2019.  PHOTO Craig Duncan/Airborne Imagery
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