Edinburgh rings in Hogmanay with sold out street party
An "incredible" night of fireworks and Pulp kicked off 2024 in the capital
Thousands of people gathered on the streets of Edinburgh last night to ring in the New Year at the festival’s 30th anniversary.
For the first time in 20 years, Pulp took to the stage to perform for the revellers at a sold-out Princes Street Garden Street Party and Concert in the Garden.
Mark Wright, 50, said: "This is the first time I've been here. The fireworks were brilliant.
"I'll be here next year, straight away. As soon as I get home I'll be booking up for next year."
Alice, 42, said: "We left the children at home tonight with a babysitter, and it's incredible. New Year's Eve, retro tunes, the weather has been amazing.
"Could there be a band more perfect for this than Pulp? Possibly only Blondie - I couldn't think of a better band."
She continued: "The fireworks were incredible, they went on, and on and on.
"We're from London and Hogmanay is one of those things you always feel is a bit overdone, but it's been incredible, and to have snuck into the VIP area by accident is excellent."