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Hogmanay in Edinburgh

Four days of New Year: a grand hotel, a whisky, and the Street Party under the castle.

New Year

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  1. 31 Dec, 15:00

    1The Balmoral

    New Town·Grand hotel

    Check in at 1 Princes Street.

  2. 31 Dec, 17:00

    2Cafe Royal

    New Town·Pub

    Oysters and a Victorian bar.

  3. 31 Dec, 22:00

    3Edinburgh’s Hogmanay

    Edinburgh·Festival

    The Street Party (ticketed).

  4. 1 Jan, 12:00

    4Calton Hill at sunset

    New Town·Walk

    Clear your head on the hill.

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