Everyone loves to start a new year in style, some opt to travel to places they have never been, and others prefer to spend the time with their family. To kick-start the new year, I recommend going to Edinburgh for the Hogmanay festival, which is just completely amazing. The people, the food and the party itself left me with a very memorable experience. Hogmanay (last day of the year in Scottish) in Edinburgh is recognized as one of the best places to welcome in the new year. I think it is not only the best in the UK but also around the world.
Many theories have been brought forward to explain the origin of the word "Hogmanay". The most notable theories explain that the word has Flemish, Scandinavian, or Anglo-Saxon origins. Nevertheless, what is the origin of Hogmanay celebrations? Historians believe that the Hogmanay celebrations are deep-rooted from the Vikings who treated the eve of the New Year with special interest.
So Im hearing you say, have you actually been to this Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh to celebrate New Year's Eve or are you just big noting? Well guys I am hear to tell you that I can confidently say it is the best festival I have ever been to, anywhere in the world, period. It has everything happening there, the fireworks in the night skies, the dancing all over the streets and the music blearing make the atmosphere in Edinburgh for Hogmanay simply scintillating. Hey there was also heaps of people in the main Edinburgh Centre close to midnight. I heard there was something like 250,000 partygoers from across the globe there. It was just amazing. My English friend, Mike, and I had the biggest nights of our lives on New Year's Eve at Hogmanay.
But hey, you have to sleep somewhere sometime after New Year's Eve has finished and Edinburgh has some great places to stay. If you are travelling to Hogmanay there are plenty of accommodation options, whether hotel or hostel, but remember to book early to get the best prices. Mike and I got a fantastic deal at the 5 Star Sheraton Grand Hotel located near to the Edinburgh Centre and the famous Edinburgh Castle. However, we only got that deal because we planned ahead and booked early for the full 4 nights. I can highly recommend the Sheraton Grand Hotel, it was just amazing. The service was always first rate and the staff were extremely knowledgeable. This helped us have an amazing time for the 4 day Hogmanay festival.
We tried plenty of traditional Scottish foods whilst we were at Hogmanay. I actually had some of the best shortbread I have ever had. The cold night means that the food should be served hot though and we tried the Haggis and, well, we're not real sure. You will just have to try it for yourself! There was plenty of different drinks on offer at Hogmanay, but of course Scotch whisky is a drink you will never miss out on in Scotland. Scotch is not only enjoyed in Scotland but across the world. We did a bit of a tour around Scotland after Hogmanay and visited a few distilleries. I think Scotch is my new favourite liquor! The taste of great Scotch is indescribable.
There are so many tour groups out there that organise Hogmanay tours as well. So if you aren't the type to book stuff yourself, and if you want to go with a tour group, then do a search on the net and Im sure you will find one that will suit your budget and needs. Also, if you're looking at travelling with a whole group of people then you should definitely hook up with a Hogmanay tour group. Travelling as a group can be the best experience.
There was plenty of things happening at Hogmanay, but there is nothing like singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight in the country where the song originated. It really was an incredible experience.
Hogmanay offers a magic way for you to kick in the New Year in style. You definitely will not regret it.
Many theories have been brought forward to explain the origin of the word "Hogmanay". The most notable theories explain that the word has Flemish, Scandinavian, or Anglo-Saxon origins. Nevertheless, what is the origin of Hogmanay celebrations? Historians believe that the Hogmanay celebrations are deep-rooted from the Vikings who treated the eve of the New Year with special interest.
So Im hearing you say, have you actually been to this Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh to celebrate New Year's Eve or are you just big noting? Well guys I am hear to tell you that I can confidently say it is the best festival I have ever been to, anywhere in the world, period. It has everything happening there, the fireworks in the night skies, the dancing all over the streets and the music blearing make the atmosphere in Edinburgh for Hogmanay simply scintillating. Hey there was also heaps of people in the main Edinburgh Centre close to midnight. I heard there was something like 250,000 partygoers from across the globe there. It was just amazing. My English friend, Mike, and I had the biggest nights of our lives on New Year's Eve at Hogmanay.
But hey, you have to sleep somewhere sometime after New Year's Eve has finished and Edinburgh has some great places to stay. If you are travelling to Hogmanay there are plenty of accommodation options, whether hotel or hostel, but remember to book early to get the best prices. Mike and I got a fantastic deal at the 5 Star Sheraton Grand Hotel located near to the Edinburgh Centre and the famous Edinburgh Castle. However, we only got that deal because we planned ahead and booked early for the full 4 nights. I can highly recommend the Sheraton Grand Hotel, it was just amazing. The service was always first rate and the staff were extremely knowledgeable. This helped us have an amazing time for the 4 day Hogmanay festival.
We tried plenty of traditional Scottish foods whilst we were at Hogmanay. I actually had some of the best shortbread I have ever had. The cold night means that the food should be served hot though and we tried the Haggis and, well, we're not real sure. You will just have to try it for yourself! There was plenty of different drinks on offer at Hogmanay, but of course Scotch whisky is a drink you will never miss out on in Scotland. Scotch is not only enjoyed in Scotland but across the world. We did a bit of a tour around Scotland after Hogmanay and visited a few distilleries. I think Scotch is my new favourite liquor! The taste of great Scotch is indescribable.
There are so many tour groups out there that organise Hogmanay tours as well. So if you aren't the type to book stuff yourself, and if you want to go with a tour group, then do a search on the net and Im sure you will find one that will suit your budget and needs. Also, if you're looking at travelling with a whole group of people then you should definitely hook up with a Hogmanay tour group. Travelling as a group can be the best experience.
There was plenty of things happening at Hogmanay, but there is nothing like singing Auld Lang Syne at midnight in the country where the song originated. It really was an incredible experience.
Hogmanay offers a magic way for you to kick in the New Year in style. You definitely will not regret it.
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For an extensive array of information and advice for New Year's Eve in Edinburgh for Hogmanay, including travel options, travel tips, party spots and other activities you should contact the events and festival travel specialists, FOMO Travel.
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