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| New Year welcomed in with a bang | New Year welcomed in with a bang |
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| Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations, which attracted 80,000 people, passed with only four arrests, police said. | Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations, which attracted 80,000 people, passed with only four arrests, police said. |
| A total of 350 officers patrolled Princes Street and the surrounding area, where revellers from across the world attended the annual street party. | A total of 350 officers patrolled Princes Street and the surrounding area, where revellers from across the world attended the annual street party. |
| Temperatures dropped to -6C and Madness and the Noisettes provided the music. | Temperatures dropped to -6C and Madness and the Noisettes provided the music. |
| In Glasgow, 10,000 revellers packed into the city's George Square and were entertained by Deacon Blue and a fireworks display. | In Glasgow, 10,000 revellers packed into the city's George Square and were entertained by Deacon Blue and a fireworks display. |
| Heavy snow forced organisers to cancel the new year celebrations in Inverness. | Heavy snow forced organisers to cancel the new year celebrations in Inverness. |
| Chilly temperatures | Chilly temperatures |
| Madness headlined the Concert in the Gardens in Edinburgh with lead singer Suggs appearing dressed in a spangly, checked suit to perform hits such as Baggy Trousers and One Step Beyond. | Madness headlined the Concert in the Gardens in Edinburgh with lead singer Suggs appearing dressed in a spangly, checked suit to perform hits such as Baggy Trousers and One Step Beyond. |
| Noisettes lead singer Shingai Shoniwa ignored the chilly temperatures, ditching her jacket to dance in a white corset and skirt to sing Don't Upset the Rhythm. | Noisettes lead singer Shingai Shoniwa ignored the chilly temperatures, ditching her jacket to dance in a white corset and skirt to sing Don't Upset the Rhythm. |
| Meanwhile crowds gathered at the esplanade of Stirling Castle saw in the new year with acts including Sandi Thom and the MacDonald Brothers. | Meanwhile crowds gathered at the esplanade of Stirling Castle saw in the new year with acts including Sandi Thom and the MacDonald Brothers. |
| Three stages along Princes Street provided entertainment by bands including Indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks and rock band The Enemy. | Three stages along Princes Street provided entertainment by bands including Indie rockers We Were Promised Jetpacks and rock band The Enemy. |
| Onlookers enjoyed a a laser and light display in Princes Street | |
| Traditional Scottish music was also on offer at The Keilidh. | Traditional Scottish music was also on offer at The Keilidh. |
| Pete Irvine, creative director of Edinburgh's Hogmanay, described the atmosphere at the street party as "friendly and euphoric". | Pete Irvine, creative director of Edinburgh's Hogmanay, described the atmosphere at the street party as "friendly and euphoric". |
| He said: "It has been an extraordinary night in Edinburgh with brilliant music, a magical fireworks display against a full moon sky and the dramatic castle slopes dotted with snow, and a friendly and euphoric atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in the world." | He said: "It has been an extraordinary night in Edinburgh with brilliant music, a magical fireworks display against a full moon sky and the dramatic castle slopes dotted with snow, and a friendly and euphoric atmosphere that you won't find anywhere else in the world." |
| Revellers heeded warnings to wrap up warm and many wore horned tartan helmets and furry Highland cow hats. | Revellers heeded warnings to wrap up warm and many wore horned tartan helmets and furry Highland cow hats. |
| The street party is the highlight of a five-day Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh, featuring a torchlight procession and dance and music events, which ends on 2 January. | The street party is the highlight of a five-day Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh, featuring a torchlight procession and dance and music events, which ends on 2 January. |
| Four people were arrested for breach of the peace and five people were treated in hospital for minor injuries. | Four people were arrested for breach of the peace and five people were treated in hospital for minor injuries. |
| I am delighted that the celebrations have gone well, and that most people have taken our advice by wrapping up warm, and drinking responsibly Dr Charles SwainsonNHS Lothian | |
| Medical Director, NHS Lothian, Dr Charles Swainson, said: "Thousands of people have braved the cold weather to join in the festivities and the Hogmanay street party is one of the highlights of the year. | Medical Director, NHS Lothian, Dr Charles Swainson, said: "Thousands of people have braved the cold weather to join in the festivities and the Hogmanay street party is one of the highlights of the year. |
| "I am delighted that the celebrations have gone well, and that most people have taken our advice by wrapping up warm, and drinking responsibly." | "I am delighted that the celebrations have gone well, and that most people have taken our advice by wrapping up warm, and drinking responsibly." |
| The Scottish Ambulance Service said Hogmanay was once again its busiest night of the year. | |
| A spokesman said the service dealt with 2,247 calls to its 999 centres across Scotland between midnight and 0700 GMT on 1 January. | |
| That was an increase of 5% on last year's total of 2,141 calls. | |
| Arrangements were made for extra crews and control room staff to provide cover across the country and Edinburgh experienced the biggest increase with a 20% rise in call volumes. | |
| In Aberdeen a fireworks display was held over His Majesty's Theatre at midnight, while the streets of Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, were lit up by the 150-year-old fireball festival. | In Aberdeen a fireworks display was held over His Majesty's Theatre at midnight, while the streets of Stonehaven, in Aberdeenshire, were lit up by the 150-year-old fireball festival. |
| Airport closure | Airport closure |
| Meanwhile the event in Inverness was cancelled as the weather deteriorated, making travel routes treacherous. | Meanwhile the event in Inverness was cancelled as the weather deteriorated, making travel routes treacherous. |
| A large crowd had been expected in the city for the Red Hot Highland Fling - a free event with entertainment from cult bagpipe group The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Celtic fusion band the Peatbog Fairies. | A large crowd had been expected in the city for the Red Hot Highland Fling - a free event with entertainment from cult bagpipe group The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and Celtic fusion band the Peatbog Fairies. |
| Northern Constabulary said they had rescued motorists stranded on the A9 southbound and urged people not to make unnecessary journeys. | Northern Constabulary said they had rescued motorists stranded on the A9 southbound and urged people not to make unnecessary journeys. |
| Ch Insp Andrew MacLean, said: "The underfoot conditions in Inverness are extremely hazardous and the roads in the city and in the outlying areas are treacherous." | Ch Insp Andrew MacLean, said: "The underfoot conditions in Inverness are extremely hazardous and the roads in the city and in the outlying areas are treacherous." |
| Meanwhile the closure of Inverness airport meant dozens of passengers had to find overnight accommodation in the city. | Meanwhile the closure of Inverness airport meant dozens of passengers had to find overnight accommodation in the city. |
| But 16 opted to stay in the terminal to bring in the new year with champagne and pizza. | But 16 opted to stay in the terminal to bring in the new year with champagne and pizza. |