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Edinburgh's Hogmanay Torchlight Procession, Old Town

Festivals, fairs & gala days · Old Town

£ · 11 and up

Join thousands of torch-bearers behind pipes, drums and Up Helly Aa Vikings in a river of fire through the Old Town. Not recommended for under-12s; under-18s need an adult.

Price: From £5.75 (at least one torch per two people). Ages: 12+. Details from the organiser's website, checked on 07/11/2026. Please check there before you go, as times and prices can change.

The Meadows, Melville Drive, Edinburgh EH9 1ND

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