Hogmanay torchlit procession through Edinburgh

The transcript describes the Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh, highlighting a torchlit procession involving 8000 people on Princess Street. It marks the start of a three-day New Year celebration, unique to Scotland. The festival includes a spectacular fireworks display at midnight on New Year's Eve, witnessed by 75,000 people. The event is a time for reflection and looking forward, celebrating the end of the old year and the beginning of the new.

How many people participated in the Torchlit procession along Edinburgh Princess St?

Describe the fireworks display that occurs at New Year's midnight in Edinburgh.

What unique feature does the Edinburgh Hogmanay Festival have compared to other New Year celebrations?

What is the significance of the Hogmanay Festival in Edinburgh?

What are some of the themes associated with the Hogmanay Festival as mentioned in the text?