Edinburgh torchlight procession creates giant Scotland map



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By Angie Brown
BBC Scotland, Edinburgh and East reporter

31 December 2018


Hundreds of torch bearers have created a huge map of Scotland to mark the start of Edinburgh's three-day Hogmanay festival.

Thousands of people snaked their way down the Royal Mile and past the Scottish Parliament to Holyrood Park where the outline of Scotland was lit up.

At least 20,000 participants and 20,000 spectators turned out for the huge procession.



People from 49 countries marched alongside pipe, drum and dance bands from across Scotland, including Edinburgh Samba Band, Glencorse Pipe Band and Hawick Scout Pipe Band generating a beat to accompany the blazing procession.

Leading the procession this year was a 40-strong cast from Scotland's pioneering Celtic Fire Theatre company, PyroCeltica. Its Highland Warriors showcased an array of fire skills featuring fire fans, huge flaming claymores and fire staffs, set to the drumming of the Harbingers Drum Crew.



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