Comments on: Edinburgh Hogmanay: Fire, Culture and Community Usher in the New Year

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:44:39 +0000

@Nida: Unfortunately, the St. Bernard was not our dog, but someone else’s in the show. I’m certain they got endless comments about it — it was beautiful. I think the something about the tongue is that it’s so enormous!

By: Nida

Nida — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 20:45:41 +0000

That dog is so cute! How many comments did you get about it? Something about that tongue.

Anyway, great pictures!

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 22:57:26 +0000

@Sutapa: Edinburgh castle isn’t that big, which still makes it feel accessible. It’s now full of museums and memorials so it takes some time to walk through. The views of the city from there are also wonderful, whether sunny or cloudy.

Dogmanay was a lot of fun. The owners of the dog pictured above just wrote me saying how excited to see their dog on our blog. Good dogs, great owners.

@Mona: You’re welcome. Edinburgh also surprised us with its charm and beauty.

By: Mona

Mona — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:19:34 +0000

Thank you for sharing your new year celebration with us. I didn’t know Edinburgh will look so nice, beautiful pictures!

By: Sutapa

Sutapa — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 22:12:56 +0000

Looks magical, Audrey. Btw, Edinburgh castle, is it huge. I visited Windsor castle, and it was beautiful but not as big as I had in my imagination. Edinburgh also looks cozy but not grand. Love Dogmanay. I love dogs of all stripes (except those that come at me in a snarly way)..

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 09:03:42 +0000

@Tammy: The Scots and partying do go hand in hand. They do know how to show everyone a good time and make them feel welcome. You did have to keep an eye out at the torchlight procession to make sure there were no flames close to your head. But, as far as I know no one was hurt and it was a beautiful sight with all those flames…

By: TammyOnTheMove

TammyOnTheMove — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 08:42:39 +0000

Wow that looks amazing. I went to Edinburgh a few years ago for the ‘make poverty history’march and loved it. Never been to Hogmanay, but I know the Scots know how to party, so bet it was a blast. Can’t believe all those people are walking around with fire torches though.

By: Daniel Noll

Daniel Noll — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:50:52 +0000

@Stephen: Was fun. Like I said before, Edinburgh offers a great setting for a party. Maybe Hogmanay 2013 to ring in 2014?

By: Stephen S.

Stephen S. — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:30:56 +0000

Looks like it was fun. I wish I could have made it to Hogmanay. I’m in love with Endinburgh, and would have loved to spend the new year there.

By: Audrey Scott

Audrey Scott — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 09:27:23 +0000

@Jools: Dogmanay was a highlight Everyone should start their new year surrounded by friendly, slobbering dogs! We were rather lucky to catch Wiseman’s talk as we entered the National Museum just as his last talk of the day was beginning.

Dan and I really enjoyed meeting you during Hogmanay. And you may see us again in Edinburgh soon….we hope, at least.

@Andy: It seems like every nook and cranny of Edinburgh’s old town has a legend or story attached to it. A beautiful place that draws you in.

Although I’ve never been to Ireland (so I can’t compare), I would recommend making a side trip over to Scotland after TBEX. That time of year should be nice as well – the autumn colors are supposed to be fabulous then.