Organisers hailed the event as a major success, with all events in the capital sold out
Around 30,000 revellers attended Edinburgh's traditional Hogmanay celebrations as they returned for the first time in three years.Celebrations kicked off on Friday evening with the Night Afore party, headlined by pop star Sophie Ellis-Bextor with special guests Altered Images.
Fireworks were let off on the hour between 9pm and 11pm, counting down to the traditional midnight display. "With one of the most impressive fireworks displays against the most stunning of backdrops, this was a fantastic way to ring in 2023."Alan Thomson and Dani Rae, directors of UniqueAssembly who produced Edinburgh's Hogmanay, said: "What a great night. Pet Shop Boys rocked the Concert in the Gardens, and revellers across the Street Party danced the night away with the fantastic wristbands, which really made everybody part of the party.
"My thanks go out to all of the officers, stewarding staff and other key partners who worked diligently to ensure the Hogmanay celebrations were a success."