STV NewsEdinburgh’s popular torchlight procession has been cancelled due to “high winds”.
The event in the capital marks the beginning of the Hogmanay celebrations, with the parade due to begin at 7.30pm from the Meadows on Sunday.
Thousands of people were expected to make their way through the city’s streets.
However organiser, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay, have confirmed that the traditional parade is unable to go ahead due to high winds at some sections of the route.
Those who wished to participate have been asked to hand their torches to event stewards. The box office will be in touch with ticket buyers regarding further instructions.
An Edinburgh’s Hogmanay spokesperson said: “Due to ongoing high winds at sections of the Torchlight Procession route, unfortunately tonight’s event is unable to go ahead on the grounds of public safety.
“The safety of all attending is our top priority and following recent torch tests on the route, the winds are proving too strong to proceed safely.
“We know that this will be hugely disappointing to all who wished to participate. For those who have collected torches, please deposit these with event stewards as you leave the Meadows, and box office will be in touch with further instructions to ticket buyers.”
This is the second time the event has been cancelled in three years. In 2022 then organisers, UniqueAssembly, revealed the traditional parade couldn’t go ahead due to economic challenges.
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