WATCH: Edinburgh's Hogmanay streams finale light show online
Edinburgh's Hogmanay goes virtual in Level 4 coronavirus shutdown.
Last updated 31st Dec 2020
The last of the online events by organisers of Edinburgh's Hogmanay has been revealed in a live stream over the internet.
Underbelly commissioned 150-drones which were used to create a light show recorded on the Achnacarry Estate at Spean Bridge, near Fort William in the Scottish Highlands.
Video captured on camera was edited onto a moving backdrop of Edinburgh's skyline.
Director of Underbelly, Ed Bartlam said: "We've created enormous images - everything from eagles with their wings flapping to a beating heart that was in Part One over the Firth of Forth, to the word 'Scotland' over Edinburgh Castle - some of which are 200-metres in length.
"What we've done in the finale is, take those real shots of the drones above the Highlands, superimpose those into real shots that the film crew took of Edinburgh and the skylines.
"The final part is very much centred around Edinburgh, and it finishes with our big message of hope for 2021 which is emblazoned above the bridges in the Firth of Forth with the 150-drones.
"They're all controlled by one 'brain' which means they don't crash into each other, and it means they can be used as you might use dots on a drawing to create images in the sky."
WATCH - the third & last in a series of video displays to ring in the new year:
The virtual event was unveiled as the First Minister urges us to stick to low-key Hogmanay celebrations tonight, as much of the country remains under Level 4 COVID restrictions.
Nicola Sturgeon said: "Our prospects for the rest of the new year will be better if we get it off to a safe start.
"We must mark this new year responsibly, and in line with the restrictions in place.
"To be clear, and I take no pleasure in saying this - that means no gatherings, no house parties, no first footing.
"We should bring in 2021 in our own homes with just our own households.
"I know it's hard, and it's particularly hard for young people, but it is how we best protect ourselves and our loved ones, and it helps the NHS too.
"As this awful year draws to a close, let me again thank everyone across the country for your sacrifice and patience, and for looking out for each other.
"We do have every reason to believe that the Spring of 2021 will bring better times, but we must first get through these difficult few weeks of winter."
WATCH - Part 1:
WATCH - Part 2: