Method. Peel, half and finely chop the onions, heat the oil in a frying pan and brown the meat and the onions. Transfer to a saucepan, add the boiling water, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, bay leaf ...

Top 20 Scottish recipes. By . Emily Burg. Whether you're planning a Burns Night, Hogmanay celebration or just want to try some traditional Scottish recipes, we've got all the sweet and savoury ...

Traditional Customs and Rituals of Hogmanay “Everyone tends to have their own customs when it comes to Hogmanay. However, one of the most unique traditions I’ve come across is ‘first footing ...

Vikings lead torchlight procession in Edinburgh as traditional Hogmanay celebration returns for the first time since 2019 - with council leader calling for tourist tax to keep loss-making ...

In many countries, December 31 is known as New Year’s Eve; in Scotland, it’s Hogmanay. Pronounced like “hog-muh-nay,” the celebration involves fireworks, lively street parties, several ...

Hogmanay. It is not completely clear where the word comes from and there have been many different spellings over the year. In 1693, in Scotch Presbyterian Eloquence, it was suggested that it comes ...

Hogmanay, a traditional Scottish festival marking the end of the year that has been celebrated for centuries, includes festivities that often extend to Jan. 1 and 2.

There's no shortage of unique and fascinating Scottish Hogmanay traditions — some of which go back hundreds of years — but the eating of a steak pie on New Year's Day is no ...