Edinburgh’s Hogmanay has been cancelled because of bad weather.
The organiser, Unique Assembly, said it has cancelled outdoor events scheduled for 30 and 31 December for ‘safety reasons’, due to high winds and ‘extreme’ weather.
Cancelled events include a concert in Princess Street Gardens by the band Texas, Edinburgh’s street party and fireworks display. The decision follows the cancellation of the Torchlight Procession on Sunday, due to strong winds. Indoor events and those taking place on New Year’s Day are expected to go ahead.
A Unique Assembly spokesperson said: “We have unfortunately been unable to continue with preparations and necessary set-up for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay outdoor events due to extreme weather and forecast conditions.
“Therefore, for safety reasons we, along with our event partners, have taken the difficult decision to cancel all outdoor events.
“We know that this will be hugely disappointing to all hoping to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh and that people travel from around the world to be here at the home of Hogmanay.”
City of Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher said she understood that people would be disappointed but said: “This decision was not taken lightly, however with the ongoing adverse weather condition, public safety must be our number one priority.”
The Met Office has issued yellow warnings for rain and snow between central and northern Scotland, and an amber warning in the Highlands from midnight until 5pm on Tuesday.
