Practices and customs

Hogmanay has thrown up some curious practices and quaint customs - here are some.

Hangover Cures

It's life's most easily forgotten lesson: boozing begets hangovers.

What's The Perfect Hogmanay?

It's the last day of the year. Tomorrow is a new year. Thousands of us will take to the streets for a grand celebration. But what do you think the best way is to see the Auld Year out and the Ne'er in?

Hogmanay Karaoke - Auld Lang Syne

Hogmanay Media Gallery

The Hogmanay.net Millennium Mix Footage capturing some of the revelry on the streets of Edinburgh at Hogmanay time, with music by Russian Ho

Designated Driver

Let's face it: being designated driver doesn't just mean driving everyone home. It also carries with it the implied responsibility for everyone's well-being. Anything goes wrong, and it's you that's left carrying the can. The best way to deal with this is to be frightfully scoutish and "be prepared". So anticipate and plan for the worst, and take the steps you can ... or take the bus.

Auld Lang Syne lyrics

Auld Lang Syne