No Edinburgh Hogmanay torchlight procession this year, organisers say
The procession will not take place because of financial constraints, event organisers said.

The torchlight procession which normally kicks off Edinburghās Hogmanay celebrations will not take place this year due to funding pressures, organisers have announced.
Edinburghās Hogmanay festival is returning next month after the Covid pandemic resulted in the famous street party and other associated events being cancelled in both 2020 and 2021.
In previous years crowds gathered to watch a torchlight procession through the Old Town to mark the start of festivities, however, that will not happen this year.
Organisers said that due to the ācurrent economic climate and the drop in available fundingā they are unable to go ahead with the procession, though they hope it will return next year.
In a statement, organisers of Edinburghās Hogmanay said: āWe have been trying hard to find a way to bring the torchlight procession into Edinburghās Hogmanay celebrations this year, however, we are very disappointed to confirm that due to the current economic climate, and the drop in available funding, we are unable to go ahead with this event in 2022.
āOur full programme of events, including activities for families and children, will be announced later this week.
āWe very much hope to bring back the torchlight procession to the Edinburghās Hogmanay programme in 2023.ā
While there will be no torchlight procession, event producers Unique Assembly have announced that the world famous Hogmanay street party will take place again this year on December 31, while the Pet Shop Boys will headline Edinburghās Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens.
City of Edinburgh Council Leader Cammy Day said: āWhilst I share the disappointment with many that we wonāt see the return of the torchlight procession this year, Edinburghās Hogmanay will still be the best place to welcome 2023.
āSo far Unique Assembly have announced an exciting Night Afore Disco Party with Sophie Ellis-Bextor, the return of the best street party in the world with Pet Shop Boys headlining the Party in the Gardens and have topped it off with an inaugural New Yearās Day Final Fling showcase.
āNext week will see the full programme packed with events and activities for all the family announced.
āThis is a new chapter for Edinburghās Hogmanay celebration as we continue to build back following the pandemic.
āWhilst Iām sure many will be disappointed that the torchlight procession hasnāt returned straightaway we look forward to seeing it back next year, better than ever.ā