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Hogmanay (/ ˈ h ɒ ɡ m ə n eɪ, ˌ h ɒ ɡ m ə ˈ n eɪ / HOG-mə-nay, - NAY, [2] Scots: [ˌhɔɡməˈneː] [3]) is the Scots word for the last day of the old year and is synonymous with the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner.
On New Year's Day the celebrations continue with the Stoats Loony Dook parade. [7] The Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations are among the largest in the world. Celebrations in Edinburgh in 1996–97 were recognised by the Guinness Book of Records at the world's largest New Year party, with approximately 400,000 people in attendance.
The holiday on 1 January (or 2 January if 1 January is Sunday) is statutory. If New Year's Day is Saturday a substitute holiday is given on 4 January by royal proclamation. 2 January is given by royal proclamation, with a substitute holiday on 4 January if it is Saturday and 3 January if it is Sunday or Monday.
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Scotland's Always Had Talent: Michelle McManus: 2010 [4] The Midnight Hour: Stephen Jardine, Michelle McManus STV Studios, Glasgow 2011 [5] Scotland's Greatest Album: The Countdown: Clare Grogan: 2012 Bring in the New Year: 2013 [6] Swing Into 2014: Michelle McManus Stephen Purdon, Gary Lamont, Des McLean: Tron Theatre, Glasgow 2014 [7] What a ...