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Torchlight procession kicks off Hogmanay events in Edinburgh | Torchlight procession kicks off Hogmanay events in Edinburgh |
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A torchlight procession through the centre of Edinburgh has kicked off the city's official Hogmanay celebrations. | A torchlight procession through the centre of Edinburgh has kicked off the city's official Hogmanay celebrations. |
About 7,500 torchbearers took part in the event, which was led by Shetland's Up Helly Aa Vikings and the massed pipes and drums. | About 7,500 torchbearers took part in the event, which was led by Shetland's Up Helly Aa Vikings and the massed pipes and drums. |
Organisers had expected 20,000 people to line the route of the procession, which went from The Mound and Princes Street to Calton Hill. | Organisers had expected 20,000 people to line the route of the procession, which went from The Mound and Princes Street to Calton Hill. |
The event also featured fireworks and a sound and light display. | The event also featured fireworks and a sound and light display. |
An estimated 80,000 people are expected to attend the city's Hogmanay celebrations on Tuesday, which are headlined by the Pet Shop Boys. | An estimated 80,000 people are expected to attend the city's Hogmanay celebrations on Tuesday, which are headlined by the Pet Shop Boys. |
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