PyroCeltica and Harbingers Drum Crew will be BACK to lead the Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland!
The Procession will end with fireworks from Calton Hill and music from The Torches and Clanadonia, following thousands of torchbearers coming together to form the symbol of two people reaching out a hand in friendship.
“Join us as we blaze through the city accompanied by pipers, more drummers, fire and fanfare and forge a river of light through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. A spectacular and unforgettable family friendly event culminating in the historic Holyrood Park.
On reaching the park, you will come together with your fellow torchbearers to form an image of two people shaking hands, which will be captured from the air and broadcast around the world!
You must have a ticket to take part in the Torchlight Procession in partnership with VisitScotland.
50p from every ticket bought goes to OneCity Trust, fighting inequality and exclusion in the City of Edinburgh.”
Important Information
The procession has three starting points. Your starting point will be clearly marked on your tickets (Zone 1 = St Giles’ Street, Zone 2 = North Bridge, Zone 3 = South Bridge).
You must collect your tickets and torch vouchers from the Edinburgh's Christmas or Hogmanay box offices prior to joining the procession.
You MUST have a torch and/or ticket to take part in the Torchlight Procession.
Contact the hogmanay box office team on 0131 510 0395 or boxoffice@edinburghshogmanay.com for help.
Torch vouchers can be exchanged for torches at your chosen starting point on the night of the event.
You must proceed to your designated start point to collect your torch and join the procession.
High Street is accessed via St Giles’ Street.
Torch collection times: All Zones from 5.30pm.
While there is no age restriction at the Torchlight, Anyone under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult over 18 years of age at all times and No children’s buggies are permitted in the procession.
ENTRANCE LOCATIONS:
St Giles' Street: /// units.scrap.flock
North Bridge: /// miss.recall.rent
South Bridge: /// edges.fact.cave