New photo New Year's celebrations begin with Hogmanay torchlit procession in Edinburgh

Tens of thousands of people began Scotland's countdown to 2019 with a Hogmanay torchlit procession in Edinburgh last night. 

Pipers, drummers and dance bands joined Edinburgh locals and visitors from 49 countries in a colourful display down the Royal Mile into Holyrood Park. 

The torch bearers formed the outline of Scotland with their flaming batons as 40,000 people gathered in the historic city centre. 

The procession for Hogmanay, the Scots word for the last day of the year, marks the start of three days of traditional celebrations in the Scottish capital.  

Ready for 2019: Two revellers holding torches pose for a selfie in Edinburgh on Sunday night, on a procession which saw 40,000 people gather in the city centre to mark the start of three days of New Year's celebrations in Scotland 

Sea of flame: Torch bearers make their way down the Royal Mile towards Holyrood Park at the start of Edinburgh's traditional New Year celebrations, which are expected to bring more than 150,000 people to the Scottish capital

Young and old: Torch bearers on Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile on Sunday night on a procession through the city centre

Fiery display: Performers from the Celtic group PyroCeltica perform in Edinburgh ahead of Sunday evening's procession

Happy on Hogmanay: Three revellers hold their flaming torches as huge crowds mark the start of Scotland's New Year party

Edinburgh Samba Band, Glencorse Pipe Band and Hawick Scout Pipe Band were among the accompaniments to the lively procession on Sunday night. 

Members of 'Celtic Fire Theatre' company PyroCeltica also performed in full Highland Warrior apparel, with flaming claymores and fire staffs, at Edinburgh Castle. 

Regions of Scotland chose symbols on banners to be carried on the march, with Edinburgh choosing Greyfriars Bobby guarding Arthur's Seat while Lanarkshire selected a coal cart filled with Irn Bru.  

The festivities will include a concert in the city's famous Princes Street Gardens, headlined by Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand. 

Celebrations on New Years's Eve will also include a ceilidh dance under the imposing castle before revellers sing Auld Lang Syne to mark the start of 2019.   

On January 1, the third day of Hogmanay celebrations, brave dippers in fancy dress will brave the cold waters of the Firth of Forth in the annual Loony Dook.    

Visit Scotland's Paul Bush said: 'Edinburgh Hogmanay's incredible Torchlight Procession has once again kick-started three-days of celebrations for those seeking to bring in the New Year in style. 

'Famous the world over for spectacular images of both visitors and locals illuminating the city streets, the event continues to reinforce Scotland as the perfect stage for events.'  

Lights at night: An overhead view of the procession in Edinburgh (left) and torch bearers on the Royal Mile last night (right)

Artwork: A PyroCeltica member in full Highland Warrior and holding fire staffs performs on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade

'Celtic Fire Theatre' company PyroCeltica take the lead in Edinburgh's Hogmanay procession to begin the countdown to 2019

Keeping warm: Two revellers carry their torches on the procession as it makes its way down the Royal Mile on Sunday night

Hogmanay here we come: Hundreds of people hold up their torches in Edinburgh's traditional December 30 procession

Torch turnout: Members of the public on the procession in Edinburgh where they marched alongside pipers and drummers

Juggle this: A member of the PyroCeltica group performs during Edinburgh's Hogmanay procession on Sunday evening

The countdown begins: Five revellers enjoy the Hogmanay celebrations in the historic centre of Edinburgh on Sunday night

Sunday fun: Edinburgh torch bearers join the huge crowds in the Scottish capital to mark the start of New Year festivities

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