30 December 2012
Last updated at 12:18 GMTght procession starts Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations
The torchlight parade marks the start of Hogmanay celebrations
Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations begin with a torchlight procession through the city centre later.
About 7,000 torchbearers will gather on Chambers Street for the annual event which attracts tens of thousands of spectators.
Up to 80,000 revellers are expected to descend on the capital for Monday night's street party.
This year, hourly one-minute firework displays will mark the count down to 2013.
From 21:00 on 31 December there will be a display on the hour until midnight where there will be a longer firework sequence.
There will be five live stages with Scottish bands Simple
Minds and The View, as well as The Maccabees and Admiral Fallow, among
the acts due to perform.
The torchlight procession is due to set off at 18:30.
Steve Cardownie, Edinburgh City Council's festivals and
events champion, said the torch parade is a popular start to three days
of New Year celebrations.
"It is hugely important to us," he added.
"We actually moved it back a day because people were saying
they wanted to participate but they arrived in Edinburgh too late to
take part.
"There will be around 28,000 to 30,000 people. About 5,000
candles have been purchased and a further 2,000 can be purchased on the
evening itself, and two charities will benefit because of this.
"It is spectacular to watch that procession. It will be
making its way down the bridges on its way to Calton Hill. It is a great
way to start the celebrations."
Torch parade to kick off Edinburgh Hogmanay
30 December 2012 Last updated at 12:18 GMTght procession starts Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations
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