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| Torchlight parade kicks off Edinburgh's celebrations | |
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| Organisers said record crowds attended a torchlight procession through the city centre to mark the start of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. | Organisers said record crowds attended a torchlight procession through the city centre to mark the start of Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations. |
| More than 6,500 people carried torches through the streets to Calton Hill. Up to 30,000 people watched or took part in the parade. | More than 6,500 people carried torches through the streets to Calton Hill. Up to 30,000 people watched or took part in the parade. |
| It was led by 17 Lerwick Up Helly Aa Vikings and five pipe bands with over 100 pipers and drummers. | It was led by 17 Lerwick Up Helly Aa Vikings and five pipe bands with over 100 pipers and drummers. |
| The event kicked off the city's Hogmanay celebrations. | The event kicked off the city's Hogmanay celebrations. |
| The procession was followed by a spectacular fireworks display. | The procession was followed by a spectacular fireworks display. |
| Visitors are expected from more than 50 countries for the three-day event. | Visitors are expected from more than 50 countries for the three-day event. |
| Steve Cardownie, Edinburgh's festivals and events champion, said: "This year, Edinburgh's Hogmanay was recognised by Wanderlust Magazine as the best place to celebrate the turn of the year - confirming what we've known for a long time. | Steve Cardownie, Edinburgh's festivals and events champion, said: "This year, Edinburgh's Hogmanay was recognised by Wanderlust Magazine as the best place to celebrate the turn of the year - confirming what we've known for a long time. |
| "I'm delighted that so many of this year's events are at capacity already. It promises to be a sensational start to 2012." | "I'm delighted that so many of this year's events are at capacity already. It promises to be a sensational start to 2012." |