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On 25
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January, Scots and Scots at heart
around the world gather to celebrate the
life and work of Robert Burns in parties,
poems and song.
Find out more about the
great man and learn how to
host your own Burns Supper
at www.scotland.org/winter
Lets Sing, Lets Party and LETS PLAY at
Edinburghs Hogmanay 2011/12. A three-day festival
programme bursting with music, dance, art, fireworks,
cinema, fire, running and games
This years festival welcomes visitors from across
the globe to enjoy our hospitality and play in Edinburgh
The Home of Hogmanay.
Daily Event Diary 5
Lets Play Online 6
Torchlight Procession and Son et Lumire Finale 8
Hog the Street New Band Competition 10
Candlelit Concert 11
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party 13
Concert in the Gardens 18
Edinburghs Hogmanay After Show Club 20
The Keilidh 21
Midnight Moment 22
Street Party Pull-Out Section 23
Event Map & Key 24
G4S Safety Tips 26
The New Year Games Are you an Uppie or a Doonie? 27
The New Year Games Event Quarters 28
The New Year Games The Playground and Event Map 30
The Loony Dook 32
EH2012 Film Season Lets Play Films 37
Edinburgh Sparkles 39
Edinburghs Open 40
Getting Here and Going Home 44
Citylink New Year Bus Service 44
Staying Here 45
Tickets & Box Office 46
Brought to you by 47
St Giles
Cathedral
SUPPORTED BY:
Supported through the
Scottish Governments
Edinburgh Festivals
Expo Fund
EVENT SPONSORS:
EVENT PARTNERS:
MEDIA PARTNERS:
WITH THANKS TO:
CREATEDANDPRODUCEDBY:
FUNDED BY:
IN SUPPORT OF:
EDINBURGHS
HOGMANAY
2011/12
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The Edinburgh Wheel 10am 10pm East Princes Street Gardens
EH Film Season One Day 1.20pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
EH Film Season - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 3.45pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
Torchlight Procession 6.30pm Start Parliament Sq. The Royal Mile
EH Film Season Battle of the Sexes 6.30pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
Torchlight - Son et Lumire Finale 7.45pm approx. Calton Hill
EH Film Season The 39 Steps 8.45pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
The Edinburgh Wheel 10am late East Princes Street Gardens
EH Film Season The 39 Steps 1.30pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
EH Film Season Battle of the Sexes 3.45pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
EH Film Season One Day 6.30pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
EH Film Season Trainspotting 7pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
Candlelit Concert 7.30pm 9pm St. Giles Cathedral
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party 9pm 1am Edinburgh City Centre
Concert in the Gardens with Primal Scream 8.30pm 1am West Princes Street Gardens
The Keilidh at the Street Party 9pm 1am Mound Precinct
Edinburghs Hogmanay After Show Club 10pm 5am HMV Picturehouse, Lothian Road
Midnight Fireworks Midnight Edinburgh Castle / Calton Hill
Worlds Biggest Auld Lang Syne Midnight Edinburgh City Centre
The Edinburgh Wheel 11am 11pm East Princes Street Gardens
The Loony Dook 11am South Queensferry
EH Film Season Trainspotting 1.30pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
New Year Games The Playground 2pm 6pm The Grassmarket
New Year Games Games Quarters 2pm 5.15pm Old Town
New Year Games Closing Ceremony 5.30pm 6pm The Grassmarket
EH Film Season Edinburgh in Archive 4pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
EH Film Season - The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie 6.30pm Filmhouse, Lothian Road
FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2011
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2011
SUNDAY 1 JANUARY 2012
DAILY DIARY
DAILY DIARY
Friday 30 December 2011 Sunday 1 January 2012
www.edinburghshogmanay.com
SCOTLAND
THE PERFECT STAGE
EventScotland is the national
events agency and we
support a fantastic array of
events through our funding
programmes.

We are supporting Edinburghs
Hogmanay as part of Scotlands
Winter Festivals.

To nd out more about
EventScotland and Scotlands
Winter Festivals visit
www.EventScotland.org
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Edinburgh World Heritage City is your essential guide to one
of the most beautiful cityscapes in the world.
Use the Edinburghs Hogmanay Tour to discover the streets and
buildings which host the world famous celebrations. Discover
maps, photos and games to play as you explore. You can add
comments and photos of your own, and send a postcard to a
friend. Look out too for the audio clips, which will help bring the
buildings to life with insights into past residents and events.
However much time you have to spend in the city this
app will help you to get the most out of your visit to
Edinburgh. www.ewht.org.uk
Record your Edinburghs Hogmanay experience through Blipfoto
and you could have your photographs shown on the Street Party
Giant Screens and win tickets for EH2012/13.
Become part of the Blipfoto community and document your life
through one photo a day. Many do it every single day, some only do
it once a month, but everyone who takes part enjoys one of the most
rewarding and addictive places on the web.
Join now at www.blipfoto.com and start seeing
the world in a completely dierent way.
EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY TOUR
WITH EDINBURGH WORLD HERITAGE
BLIPFOTO @ EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY LETS PLAY
ONLINE
This Edinburghs Hogmanay we want you to join
in the fun and play with our apps and online content.
You can watch live events, discover Edinburgh like
never before and show the world your New Year
experiences, all at the click of a button
Cant make it to the worlds biggest New
Year party? Then let the party come to you
For the rst time ever you can watch the
world-famous Edinburghs Hogmanay Street
Party live online. Incredible bands, 80,000
friends and one of th e worlds biggest
New Year rework displays. For more details
and to register for live streaming visit
www.edinburghshogmanay.com
WATCH EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY LIVE ONLINE
facebook.com/edinburghshogmanay twitter.com/edhogmanay
www.edinburghshogmanay.com
Weve hidden Bobby
Gillespies Rock n Roll
chops somewhere in
this programme. If you
spot him, join us at
facebook.com/edinburghshogmanay
before 10th Dec and tell us which page
hes hiding in. You could win four tickets
to see Primal Scream at Concert in
the Garden and lots of goodies!
(Concert in the Gardens page 18 doesnt count!)
FIND BOBBY
TO WIN TICKETS
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Last years event welcomed over 20,000 people to
this world renowned family event. Join thousands
of torch carriers as they illuminate the city from the
historic Royal Mile to the Son et Lumire and
reworks nale on Calton Hill, led by Shetlands Up
Helly Aa Vikings and the massed pipes & drums.
FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2011
Torchlight Procession Leaves Parliament
Square at 6.30pm
Finale on Calton Hill at 7.45pm approx (FREE event)
Procession from Parliament Square
to Calton Hill Finale
Torches available for purchase in advance for 6
each or buy them on the night for 7 each.
(See page 46 for Box Office details)
Torches available on the day from City Chambers
Quadrangle from 2pm. Collect torches early.
The Torchlight Procession is an outdoor event
featuring wax-based torches. Please dress
appropriately. SUPPORTED BY
FREE
UNTICKETED
EVENT
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To make sure you get a torch, purchase one in
advance at www.edinburghshogmanay.com
Proceeds from the sale of torches go to both Radio
Forth Cash for Kids and Barnardos Scotland.
For more information visit:
www.barnardos.org.uk www.forthone.com
CARRY A TORCH
The opening event of Edinburghs
Hogmanay 2011/12 celebrations is the
spectacular Torchlight Procession.
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
AND SON ET LUMIRE FINALE
FRIDAY
DECEMBER
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This years concert celebrates the music of Handel
and Mozart.Handels virtuosic Dixit Dominus is
partnered by Mozarts Vesperae solennes de
Confessore, with its famous Laudate Dominum
movement. The famous St Giles organ will also be
heard in Handels Organ Concerto Op 4 No 2
in B at.
St Giles Cathedral Choir, directed by Michael
Harris, with the St Giles Camerata, leader Angus
Ramsay, are joined by a stunning array of
young soloists.
CANDLELIT CONCERT
IN ST GILES CATHEDRAL
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2011
St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile
Concert commences at 7.30pm
Tickets 16.00 plus booking fee
(See page 46 for Box Office details)
A festive celebration in the candlelit atmosphere of St Giles Cathedral
CANDLELIT CONCERT
Last year's event was a total sell-out so register at
www.edinburghshogmanay.comforticket and
event updates to make sure you don't miss out on
this event!
Please note:
This event is not suitable for babies
or young children.
For full event and competition details visit www.edinburghshogmanay.com
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Were looking for Scotlands nest band to grace the stage at this
years Edinburghs Hogmanay Concert in the Gardens, playing
to thousands and joining the bill alongside Primal Scream and
Bombay Bicycle Club. If you think your band can make the party
bounce like never before, then nows your chance to Hog The Street.
Enter your band at hogthestreet.com and you could be in the
busk-off nal on Princes Street Sat 3rd & Sun 4th December.
hogthestreet.com
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LETS PARTY,
LETS PLAY!
STREET PARTY
EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY
WEST END STAGE
PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
AND MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
DJ SET
EAST END DJ STAGE
Stage live 9pm1am
VJ BRYONY
STU TODD
PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
Stage live 9pm1am
JAMES BROWN
IS ANNIE
AND AFTER MIDNIGHT
Five stages of incredible
live music, headline DJs,
giant screens, outdoor
bars and the world famous
Edinburghs Hogmanay
Midnight Fireworks.
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LINE-UP
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STREET PARTY
WAVERLEY STAGE
Stage live 9pm1am
CELTIC WORLD MUSIC @
SCOTT MONUMENT STAGE
THE MOUND PARTY STAGE
STREET PARTY
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THE GREAT CALVERTO
X FACTORS
JADE RICHARDS
HOSTED BY
PLUS SPECIAL GUEST
CAPERCAILLIE
PEATBOG FAERIES
PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS
Stage live 9pm1am Stage live 9pm1am
RURA
Tickets for the Concert in the Gardens
and The Keilidh also grant access to the
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party. No pass-
outs permitted, (i.e. leaving the arena and trying
to gain re-entry). This is an outdoor event so
please dress for the weather.
Street Party ticket does not guarantee entry by a
specific gate. Any gate may be closed throughout
the event for safety reasons and stewards will
redirect to the nearest available entrance. There
is no entry to the event arena after 11pm, so
please come early.
West End Stage
Special Guests
WILD BEASTS
and bringing in the New Year
FRIENDLY FIRES
East End DJ Stage
STU TODD
JAYMO & ANDY GEORGE
and bringing in the New Year
MARK RONSON
The Waverley Stage
KASSIDY
THE VACCINES
and after the bells
JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE
Scott Monument Stage
RURA
CAPERCAILLIE
and bringing in the New Year
PEATBOG FAERIES
The Mound Party Stage
DJ Host: THE GREAT CALVERTO
throughout the night
FRISKY & MANNISH
THE CUBAN BROTHERS
plus special guest
X-FACTORS JADE RICHARDS
STREET PARTY RUNNING ORDER
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2011
Saturday 31 December
Edinburgh City Centre
Stages live from 9pm 1am
15 administration plus booking fee
(See page 46 for Box Office details)
Not recommended for under 16s
AND VERY SPECIAL GUESTS
Concert in the Gardens is within the Street Party arena, tickets grant
full access to the Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party. No pass-outs
permitted (i.e. leaving the arena and trying to gain re-entry). This is an
all standing, outdoor event so please dress for the weather. There will
be bars and food outlets within all event arenas. No alcohol can be
brought into the Concert in the Gardens arena.
THE GARDENS
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER INTO THE NEW YEAR
West Princes Street Gardens
Stage live from 8.30pm 1am
Tickets for Gardens 35 plus booking fee
(see page 46 for ticket and box office info)
Enclosure tickets sold out, Garden tickets still availableut
Not recommended for under 16s
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The music and reworks spectacular
CONCERT IN THE GARDENS
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THE KEILIDH
THE KEILIDH
Birl through the bells in this exclusive event arena
with outdoor danceoor, bar and Scottish food
village. Plus learn some new moves with the Ceilidh
Caller and bring in 2012 beneath the spectacular
Midnight Fireworks.
Experience the very best in traditional Scottish music
at the UKs largest outdoor New Year Ceilidh.
HUGH MCDIARMIDS HAIRCUT
CEILIDHDONIA
THE SENSATIONAL
JIMI SHANDRIX EXPERIENCE
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
Mound Precinct
Stages live from 9pm 1am
Tickets 35 + booking fee
(see page 46 for ticket and box office info)
The Keilidh is within the Street Party arena, tickets grant full access to the Edinburghs Hogmanay Street
Party. No pass-outs permitted (i.e. leaving the arena and trying to gain re-entry). This is an all standing,
outdoor event so please dress for the weather. There will be bars and food outlets within all event arenas.
No alcohol can be brought into The Keilidh arena.
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Edinburghs Hogmanay welcomes 2012
in spectacular fashion as the world famous
Midnight Fireworks light up the skies
above Edinburgh from the iconic Castle
and Calton Hill.
Useful Information:
The Edinburghs Hogmanay Fireworks are
best seen from a distance so we recommend
that you select a suitable vantage point. Please
do not approach the launch sites, which will be
cordoned o.
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER
Midnight
Visible across the skies of Edinburgh
THE MIDNIGHT MOMENT
THE BIG PRIZE
PUSH THE BUTTON
WIN the Ultimate Edinburghs Hogmanay Experience
Weve teamed up with our friends at VisitScotland to
find one lucky winner to Push the Button on our New
Year fireworks which are shown around the world. You
could be joining us on stage at the Concert in the
Gardens to kick-start everyones 2012 with a BANG
well also bring you to and from Edinburgh and throw
in three-nights accommodation so you can enjoy the
full programme of events.
To enter visit www.edinburghshogmanay.com
or www.visitscotland.com/surprisehogmanay
As the bells strike midnight, join hands with
friends from all across the world in a mass Street
Party rendition of Auld Lang Syne all together
now, Should auld acquaintance be forgot.
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne?
Chorus
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll tak a cup o kindness yet,
For auld lang syne!
And here's a hand my trusty fiere
{JOIN CROSSED HANDS}
And gies a hand o thine
We'll tak a right guid-willie waught,
For auld lang syne
Chorus x 2
AULD
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The Edinburgh Wheel
10am late, East Princes Street Gardens
Candlelit Concert
7.30pm 9pm, St Giles Cathedral
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party
Stages live 9pm 1am, Edinburgh City Centre
West End Stage
Special Guests / WILD BEASTS / and bringing in the New Year
FRIENDLY FIRES
East End DJ Stage
STU TODD / JAYMO & ANDY GEORGE / and bringing in the
New Year MARK RONSON
The Waverley Stage
KASSIDY / THE VACCINES /
and after the bells JAMES BROWN IS ANNIE
Scott Monument Stage
RURA / CAPERCAILLIE / and bringing in the New Year
PEATBOG FAERIES
The Mound Party Stage
DJ Host: THE GREAT CALVERTO / throughout the night
FRISKY & MANNISH / THE CUBAN BROTHERS /
plus special guest X-FACTORS JADE RICHARDS
Concert in the Gardens
Stage live 8.30pm 1am West Princes Street Gardens
Hog the Street Winner / Sons & Daughters /
Bombay Bicycle Club / Primal Scream present Screamadelica
Live and after the bells Greatest Hits Set
The Keilidh at the Street Party
Stages live 9pm 1am, Mound Precinct
Edinburghs Hogmanay Midnight Fireworks
Midnight, Edinburgh Castle / Calton Hill
Worlds Biggest Auld Lang Syne
after the bells, Edinburgh City Centre
Diary of events for 31st December 2011
EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY 2011/12
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW FOR HOGMANAY NIGHT
PULL OUT GUIDE AND MAP
facebook.com/edinburghshogmanay twitter.com/edhogmanay
Post your photos and midnight messages online
The Loony Dook: South Queensferry 15
Grassmarket /
Dancebase
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Concert in the Gardens
Primal Scream
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The Keilidh 4
Waverley Stage 5
Mound Party Stage 8
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7 East End Stage
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Giant Screen
First Aid
Toilets
Street Party Entrance
The Keilidh Entrance
Concert in the Gardens
Entrance
Street Party Exit
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Calton Hill
Son et Lumire Finale
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Start at High Street Torch Collection Point
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13 The Hub
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National Museum
of Scotland
SATURDAY 31 DECEMBER 2011
EDINBURGHS HOGMANAY STREET PARTY
SUNDAY 1 JANUARY 2012
NEW YEAR GAMES
FRIDAY 30 DECEMBER 2011
TORCHLIGHT PROCESSION
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Official Aftershow
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OLD TOWN
YOURE FROM: THE NORTH
(eg North Island, north of the Royal Mile, north
of the Equator... Dont worry, we wont check!)
YOUR TOTEM: THE SILVER EAGLE
a high-flying adventurer with a taste for surprise
YOUR COLOURS: COOL
Silver, blues, purples - wear themif youwant!
YOURMISSION: GET THE YEAR OFF TO A
FLYING START WITHA SOARING VICTORY
Followthe instructions at each game location and
showthe stag whos in charge for 2012.
YOURE FROM: THE SOUTH
(eg south side of the city, South Africa, south of
France, South Park - just somewhere kinda south!)
YOUR TOTEM: THE RED STAG
a brave roamer with his feet on the ground.
YOUR COLOURS: WARM
Reds, oranges, pinks - wear themif youwant!
YOURMISSION: HELP THE MIGHTY RED STAG
ROAR TO A WIN
Followthe instructions at each game location and
bring that eagle down to earth.
EVERYONE
WELCOME - bring your
friends & family!
ITS PLAYTIME!
TAKE PART - JOIN THE ADVENTURE
www.thenewyeargames.com
Supported through the
Scottish Governments
Edinburgh Festivals
Expo Fund
FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY
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Edinburghs Hogmanay events are enormously
popular and always attract great crowds.
They are also remarkably safe, we have stewards
and medical ocers at all events but remember,
you can also do your bit to make sure we all have
a happy and safe New Year.
G4S EVENTS has been supplying security and
stewarding to the Edinburghs Hogmanay festival,
including the Street Party since it began in 1993.
Our teams priority is to make it a night to remember
for all the right reasons. G4S personnel are
responsible for entrances, thoroughfares and exits to
help you enter, walk around the site easily and safely,
and help you leave by the most appropriate route.
We check you have a ticket to manage the number of
people entering the Street Party arena and to create
a place suitable for everyone to enjoy the festivities.
If we cant let you in because youve had too much to
drink, remember this is for your own safety not
because we want to spoil your fun. Look out for us, the
yellow jackets worn by our sta are highly visible
and we will do everything we can to assist you.
We want you to be safe and enjoy yourselves and will
do our best to answer your questions, help you out if
you have a problem or point you in the right direction
if you get lost. See you on the 31st.
DONT bring glass (including bottles) into any of the
event arenas
DONT expect entry if youve had too much to drink
youll be refused
DONT bring children under 16 to the Edinburghs
Hogmanay Street Party (events on 30 December & 1
January are for all the family)
DONT forget your tickets you wont get into the
ticketed arenas without them
DO dress for the weather
DO look after your friends
DO arrange meeting points in case you become separated
DO think about how you will get home after the
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party, see
www.edinburghshogmanay.com for transport details
DO appreciate that bags may be searched for security
reasons
DO let a police officer or steward know if you see
anything suspicious
DO follow any instructions given out they are for your
benefit
DO listen out for announcements. In the event of an
emergency, you may need to evacuate all or part of the
event arena. You will be directed to the safest exit. Follow
directions and leave as quickly and safely as possible.
DO get to know where the emergency services are
stationed (see the event map on page 24)
DO arrive before 11pm NO ENTRY after 11pm
Dont
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Were here to assist you
NEW
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SCOTCH HOPPERS
Hop, skip and jump through Dance Base. Fire up your
co-ordination skills with a series of hopscotch-inspired
challenges, designed and directed by Brian Hartley and
Stillmotion. Start at the top and play your way through
the increasingly tricky levels, or take a short cut to the
end and watch the professionals.
ARTIST: Brian Hartley
Place: Dance Base, The Grassmarket
Playtime 2pm5.15pm
With thanks to
A game of blind geometric warfare devised by Spotov,
inspired by the Razzle-Dazzle camouage of World War I
battleships. Combatants assume the role of either remote
radio controller, sightless human agent or double-headed
wrecker, and must negotiate the elegant vector eld of
operations without activating any of the mines...
DREADNOUGHT
GAMES QUARTERS
Win points for your team in games created by Scottish
artists, in some of Edinburgh's most beautiful buildings.
www.thenewyeargames.com
Take on the challenge of the Labyrinth: a twisting sonic
journey through St Giles Cathedral, with a minotaur at
its heart. Can you reach the centre without being
spotted? A game of sound, movement and monsters
come along and play, or just listen to the evolving
musical score from composer Pippa Murphy.
ARTIST: Pippa Murphy
Place: St. Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile
Playtime: 2pm5.15pm
RESONATE THE LABYRINTH
With thanks to
Usually, you throw things at a band to make them shut
up but here, it's a little dierent. Come to the Hub for
this game of ingenuity, planning, craft and invisible
musicians, created by arts collective and experimental
pop band FOUND.
HURL TO WIN! QUICKSTEPS IN THE DANCEHALL
YIKES! ITS A MINOTAUR! MASTER OR BLASTER?
ARTIST: FOUND
Place: The Hub, Castlehill
Playtime 2pm5.15pm
With thanks to
With thanks to
ST GILES CATHEDRAL
NEW YEARS DAY
Venues: The Grassmarket, National Museum of
Scotland, The Hub, Dance Base, St Giles Cathedral
Games Live: 2pm 5.15pm
Free Events
THROW THINGS AT FOUND
Supported through the
Scottish Governments
Edinburgh Festivals
Expo Fund
ARTIST: Spotov
Place: National Museum
of Scotland, Chambers Street
Playtime: 2pm4.45pm
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NEW YEARS DAY
Playground Games Live: 2pm-5.30pm
Closing Ceremony: 5.30pm-6pm
Free Events
www.thenewyeargames.com
THE PLAYGROUND IN
THE GRASSMARKET
Come to the Playground:
our home of outdoor fun and
games 2pm5.30pm, and the
Closing Ceremony 5.30pm6pm.
See the Red Stag of the Doonies and
the Silver Eagle of the Uppies, and
decide where your allegiance lies.
Join big group games. Help your
team to win loadsa tokens.
Every year in the far north of Scotland in
Kirkwall, and in the south in Jedburgh,
the Uppies depending what part of the
town you were born in play the
Doonies in a mass street ba game.
To celebrate the launch of 2012, the
Olympic year, were re-imagining
the tradition and looking at games in
a new way, working with innovative
Scottish artists and game design
studio Hide&Seek.
Wear your team colours if you like!
Silver, blues, purples for the Uppies.
Reds, oranges, pinks for the Doonies.
Or come to the Playground in person
to see the Eagle and Stag totems and
make your choice.
Either the adventurous Eagle or the
rm-footed Stag will triumph, and
2012 will begin in the spirit of the
winning team.
The New Year Games
created and designed by
Totems created
and designed by Alex Rigg
GAMEPLAN
Supported through the
Scottish Governments
Edinburgh Festivals
Expo Fund
TEAM PLAN
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Celebrate 2012 by taking part in the breathtaking
Queensferry Loony Dook, the annual splash in the
River Forth. Over the past 25 years thousands of
people have taken the plunge raising thousands
of pounds for charities across the UK.
Take part in the Dookers Parade through the High
Street nishing in the freezing Forth, under the gaze
of the iconic Forth Bridges.
Spectators welcome to cheer on the brave Loony
Dookers at various vantage points along the route
or down at the beach.
SUNDAY 1 JANUARY 2012
South Queensferry
Dookers Parade 11am
Check-in 9am 10.30am at RNLI Lifeboat Station
6.00 includes donation to the RNLI
(see page 46 for Box Office details)
Log on to www.edinburghshogmanay.com
for for full event details.
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South Queensferry has a variety
of pubs, cafes and restaurants,
all open on New Years Day.
Last year's event was a TOTAL
SELL-OUT. Dookers must buy a ticket
in advance and check-in on the day
(no tickets on-sale at event).
Family and friends are encouraged
to get down to the beach early to
support the Dookers.
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Continue the hogmanay celebrations with
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champagne packages available
Gates Open: 10:30am First Race: 12:05pm
Admission: from 19 per person
includes FREE Race Programme
Accompanied children, 17 and under, FREE!
Online booking and group discounts available at
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7.30PM
TICKETS: 0131 228 1155
www. usherhall.co.uk
Registered Scottish Charity SC010753
HOGMANAY CELEBRATION
www.mariecurie.org.uk
www.sco.org.uk
Tickets 10 - 28
0131 228 1155
www.usherhall.co.uk
(Booking charge may apply)
Programme to include:
STRAUSS Overture, Die Fledermaus
Artists Life Waltz
Champagne Polka
LEHR Gold and Silver Waltz
Nicholas McGegan conductor
Elena Xanthoudakis soprano
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The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie
Ronald Neame / UK 1969 / cert U
Friday 30 December 3.45pm
Sunday 1 January 6.30pm
The Oscar-winning classic is set in a
private school in 1930s Edinburgh,
where Maggie Smiths headstrong
young teacher ignores the curriculum
and influences her impressionable 12
year old charges with her over-
romanticized world view.
One Day
Lone Scherfig / USA 2011 / cert 12A
Friday 30 December 1.20pm
Saturday 31 December 6.30pm
After one night together 15 July
1988, the day they both graduate from
Edinburgh University Emma and
Dexter begin a friendship that will last
a lifetime. She is a working-class girl
of principle and ambition who dreams
of making the world a better place; he
is a wealthy charmer who dreams that
the world will be his playground.
The Battle of the Sexes
Charles Crichton / UK 1959 / cert U
Friday 30 December 6.30pm
Saturday 31 December 3.45pm
A delightful Ealing-style comedy set in
Edinburgh. Mr Martin (Peter Sellers)
works as an accountant for a textile
company owned by Mr Macpherson
(Robert Morley). A quiet and nervous
man, he keeps himself to himself and
wishes to be left alone. But then
Angela Barrows (Constance
Cummings), an American Efficiency
Expert, arrives to evaluate his
performance...
The 39 Steps
Alfred Hitchcock / UK 1935 / cert U
Friday 30 December 8.45pm
Saturday 31 December 1.30pm
Other English Hitchcocks may be
more provocative, but few offer such
a ripping good yarn. Richard Hannay
flees from London in pursuit of a spy
ring, responsible for leaving a
murdered woman in his flat; the police
inevitably take him for the murderer,
and the spies are after him too...
Great fun. A bit of a cheeky inclusion
in an Edinburgh-set film season, but
watch out for our iconic rail bridge.
Trainspotting
Danny Boyle / UK 1996 / Cert 18
Saturday 31 December 7pm
Sunday 1 January 1.30pm
A shocking, painfully subjective trawl
through the Edinburgh heroin culture
of the 1980s, Irvine Welsh's cult novel
was hardly an obvious choice for the
team who made Shallow Grave, yet
the film's a triumph. Audaciously
punching up the pitch-black comedy,
juggling parallel character strands
and juxtaposing image, music and
voice-over with a virtuosity worthy of
Scorsese on peak form.
Edinburgh from the Archives
Sunday 1 January 4pm
A programme of short archive films of
Edinburgh as youve never seen it
before.
For further details contact the Filmhouse Box Oce on 0131 228 2688
or visit lmhousecinema.com and edinburghshogmanay.com
LETS PLAY FILMS
Friday 30 December 2011 Sunday 1 January 2012
A homage to Edinburgh as the inspirational city behind
some of cinemas most loved lms.
FILMHOUSE
@ HOGMANAY
88 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
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Six weeks of incredible festive celebrations,
late night shopping in the city-centre and
even an exciting Treasure Hunt to nd
thousands of pounds worth of gifts this
year, Edinburgh has Christmas cracked!
Want to plan your day out or stay in Edinburgh?
Visit www.edinburghsparkles.com for
comprehensive listings of shopping and
attractions in the city, plus the very best places to
eat and drink throughout the festive period.
Edinburghs Christmas Shopping
Opening Hours:
Sun 27th November Sat 3rd December, until 7pm
Sun 4th Sat 17th December, until 8pm
Sun 18th Sat 24th December, until 9pm
Voted the best place in the UK to enjoy Christmas and Hogmanay,
nowhere else sparkles like Edinburgh over the winter months.
Edinburgh Sparkles Treasure Hunt
Starting from 5pm on Thursday 3rd November,
then taking place every week until Christmas,
the Edinburgh Sparkles Treasure Hunt oers the
chance to nd thousands of pounds worth of
prizes on our city-centre streets, such as feeding
Edinburgh Zoos new pandas, VIP hotel stays and
sparkling jewellery.
Just solve the clues on Twitter to discover
exactly where theyre hidden follow
@edinburgh_ and look out for the #edintreasure.
Then, on your marks, get set, go! The rst person
to reach the hidden location and approach our
Edinburgh Sparkles angel wins.
the george hotel | edinburgh
for more information call 0131 225 1251
(or enter promo code XMAS on our website
www.principal-hayley.com/thegeorge)
Relax and enjoy the festive
season and let us run around
after you!
Stay for one or two
nights in an executive
bedroom upgrade
Full Scottish breakfast
Arrive to a bottle of wine
in your bedroom
Two free tickets to the
Edinburgh Ferris Wheel
at the traditional German
Christmas market.
Oh come all
ye faithful
to the george hotel
The George Hotel, 19-21 George Street, Edinburgh
www.principal-hayley.com/thegeorge
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for one night
BT calls cost 5p per minute, other providers may vary.
Prices quoted are applicable to daily rental charges only and exclude
any supplementary items. Models shown for illustrative purposes only.
Offer ends 7th January 2012. Arnold Clark reserves the right to refuse
rental and to amend terms and conditions without notice. 89462
For details and to make a booking
call 0844 371 1756
or visit www.arnoldclarkrental.com
Oer available across our entire rental car fleet
including 4x4s, Estates and 9 Seater People Carriers
Visit www.edinburghsparkles.comfor full details
EDINBURGHS OPEN
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Theatres and Shows
HOGMANAY HOOTFEST!
Hogmanay Comedy @ The Stand
The Stand Box Office 0131 558 7272
5 York Place, Edinburgh
Friday 30 December Sun 1 January
Doors: 7pm (Show 9pm)
Prices from 10 - 22.50 (Hogmanay)
www.thestand.co.uk
Laugh your way to the end of the year
at Scotlands favourite comedy club.
With Mark Nelson, Brendan Dempsey,
Ro Campbell and hosted by Jo
Cauleld
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Royal Lyceum Theatre
Box Office - 0131 248 4848
Grindlay Street, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: 2.30pm & 7pm
Sat 31 Dec: 2.30pm
Sun 1 Jan No performance
Ticket Prices from 14.50 - 29
www.lyceum.org.uk
KINGS PANTO: CINDERELLA
The Kings Theatre
Box Office 0131 529 6000
2 Leven Street, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: 2pm & 7pm
Sat 31 Dec: 1pm & 5pm
Sun 1 January - No Performances
Ticket prices from
12.50 - 24.50
www.fctt.org.uk
WE WILL ROCK YOU
The Edinburgh Playhouse
Box Office - 0844 847 3014
18-22 Greenside Place, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: 7.30pm
Sat 31 Dec: No Performances
Sun 1 January: No Performances
Ticket Prices from 28 - 47.50
For full dates visit
www.edinburghplayhouse.org.uk
Exhibitions
THAT WAS THEN, THIS IS NOW
City Art Centre
12 Nov 2011 - 8 Jan 2012
Tel. 0131 529 3993
1 -3 Market Street, City Centre
Mon - Sat: 10am 5pm
Sun: 12noon 5pm
Free Admission
Sixteen of the most prominent
Scottish tapestry artists working
today present the best of current
practice in an ambitious, visually
exciting experience, which revels in
the meticulously crafted.
REFLECTION
CONTEMPORARY VISUAL ARTS
AND CRAFTS IN EDINBURGH
City Art Centre
19 Nov 2011 12 Feb 2012
Tel. 0131 529 3993
1 -3 Market Street, City Centre
Mon Sat: 10am 5pm
Sun: 12noon 5pm
Free Admission
Reection highlights the inspiring
work of 22 artists and makers who
have been supported by the Visual
Arts Awards and Craft Maker Awards
run by the City of Edinburgh Council
in partnership with Creative Scotland
since 2000.
www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk/
Venues/City-Art-Centre
ELIZABETH BLACKADDER
Scottish National Gallery
2 July 2011 2 Jan 2012
Tel: 0131 624 6200
The Mound, Princes Street
Fri 30 Dec Sat 31 Dec:
10am 5pm
Sun 1 Jan: 12noon 5pm
Ticket prices from: 6-8
www.nationalgalleries.org
THE SCOTTISH COLOURIST
SERIES FRANCIS CAMPBELL
BOILEAU CADELL
22 Oct 18 March 2012
Scottish National Gallery
of Modern Art
Tel: 0131 624 6200
75 Belford Road, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec Sat 31 Dec: 10am 5pm
Sun 1 Jan: 12noon 5pm
Ticket prices from: 5-7
www.nationalgalleries.org
Visitor Attractions
and Things To Do
CAMERA OBSCURA
& WORLD OF ILLUSION
Tel: 0131 226 3709
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: 10am 4pm
Sat 31 Dec: 10am 4pm
Sun 1 Jan: 12noon 4pm
Ticket Prices:
9.95 Adult 6.95 Child (5-15yrs)
www.camera-obscura.co.uk
EDINBURGH ZOO
Tel: 0131 334 9171
134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec Sun 1 Jan
9am 5pm (Last admission 4pm)
Ticket prices: 15.50 Adult /
11 Child / 13 Concessions / 47.70
Family deal (2x Adults 2x Children)
www.edinburghzoo.org.uk
THE SCOTCH WHISKY EXPERIENCE
Tel: 0131 220 0441
Castlehill, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec Sun 1 Jan:
10am 7pm (shop open times)
Fri 30 Dec - Sun 1 Jan: 10:20am
5.30pm (tour start/last times)
Ticket prices:
12 Adult 6.25 Child (6-17yrs) 28
Family deal (2 x adults 2 x children)
www.scotchwhiskyexperience.co.uk
EDINBURGH DUNGEON
Tel: 0131 240 1001
32 Market St, Edinburgh
Fri 30 December: 11am 4pm
Sat 31 Dec: 10am 5pm
Sun 1 January: 10am 5pm
Ticket prices: 16.20 Adult 12 Child
(15yrs and under)
www.thedungeons.com
THE ROYAL BOTANICAL GARDENS
Tel: 0131 248 2909
Inverleith Row, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: 10am 6pm
Sat 31 Dec: 10am 6pm
Sun 1 Jan: closed
Free entry to gardens (entry charge for
the Glasshouse may apply)
www.rbge.org.uk
ROYAL YACHT BRITANNIA
Tel: 0131 555 5566
Ocean Terminal, Leith, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: 10am 3.30pm
(last admission)
Sat 31 Dec: 10am 3.30pm
(last admission)
Sun 1 Jan: closed
Ticket prices: 11 Adult / 7 Child /
9.50 Concessions / 32.50 Family
deal (2 x Adults 3 x Children)
www.royalyachtbritannia.co.uk
EDINBURGH CASTLE
Tel: 0131 225 9846
Castlehill, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec - Sun 1 Jan:
9.30am 4.15pm (last admission)
Ticket prices*: 14 Adult / 8.50 Child
(5-15yrs) / 11.20 Concessions
*online booking advisable
www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk
DEEP SEA WORLD
Tel: 01383 411 880
Battery Quarry,
North Queensferry, Fife
Fri 30 Dec - Sat 31 Dec: 10am 5pm
(4pm last entry)
Sat 1 Jan: closed
Ticket prices: 12.50 Adult / 8.25
Child (3-14yrs) / 10.50 Concessions
40 Family Deal (2 x Adults 2 x
Children)
www.deepseaworld.com
OUR DYNAMIC EARTH
Tel: 0131 550 7800
Holyrood Road, Edinburgh
Fri 30, Sat 31 Dec: 10am 5:30pm
(4pm last entry)
Sun 1 Jan: Closed
Ticket prices: 10.80 Adult / 7.20 (3-
15yrs) 9.50 / Concessions
www.dynamicearth.co.uk
Church Services
ST. JOHNS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
140 Princes Street, Edinburgh
Fri 30 Dec: Pray time @ St Johns at
1pm
Sun 1 Jan: Holy Communion at 8am
www.stjohns-edinburgh.org.uk
ST. MARYS CATHEDRAL
61 63 York Place Edinburgh
Wed 29 Dec Mass at 10am & 12.45 pm
Polish Mass 6pm
Thurs 30 Dec: Mass at 10am & 12.45
pm/ Polish Mass: 6pm
Fri 31 Dec: Mass at 10am & 12.45 pm /
Polish Mass: 6pm
Sat 1 Jan: Mass at 10am & 12.45 pm /
Polish Mass: 6pm
www.stmaryscathedral.co.uk
THE PARISH CHURCH OF ST.
CUTHBERTS
5 Lothian Road, Edinburgh
Sat 31 Dec: New Years Eve
(Hogmanay) Nightwatch Candlelight
Service at 11:15pm to 11:55pm
Sun 1 Jan: Holy Communion at 9:30am
/ Morning Worship at 11am
www.st-cuthberts.net
All informationwas correct at time of
going to print. For more informationcheck
with the venues direct.
Visit www.edinburghsparkles.com
for full details
In addition to the ocial Edinburghs Hogmanay festival, the city is full of things for you to see, do and enjoy.
Galleries are open, theatre shows are running, clubs are jumping and the January sales will have you scrabbling
for a bargain. Opening hours, however, do change over the festival period so please check before venturing out.
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OPENING TIMES
SunWed: 10am8pm / ThuSat: 10am10pm /
Christmas Eve: 10am8pm / Christmas Day: Closed /
Boxing Day: 11am8pm / New Years Eve: 10am6pm /
New Years Day: 12noon10pm
THERES SNOW PLACE LIKE EDINBURGH
From skating beneath the stars to the festive warmth of Gluhwein in the Traditional
German Christmas Market, throughout the festive period Edinburgh city centre is
transformed into one of Europes largest Christmas celebrations. Here is just a selection
of activities which are taking place throughout December.
PRICES
Adults: 9.50 /
Children under 16: 8.00 /
Children under 5: 5.50 (1.00 discount with own skates)
Family Ticket: two adults & two children (over 5)
or one adult & three children (over 5): 30.00
Youth Groups (one adult supervisor free for every
five children): 4.50 per child
School Groups (one adult supervisor free for every five
children): 4.00 per child
Other group discounts are available. For more information
call 0844 770 3047 or see www.edinburghsicerink.com
One of Europes largest, Edinburgh's open-air ice rink
is a spectacular winter attraction in a stunning setting
beneath the Castle, the Old Town and Edinburghs
Christmas lights. Skate beneath the stars, enjoy mulled
wine or food and enjoy a festive season of live music,
entertainment and Christmas cheer. Prices vary.
EDINBURGHS ICE RINK
OPENING TIMES
31 Dec 2 Jan:
Adults 5.00 / Children 4.00
Open Daily from 10am
(last ticket sold at 10pm)
Christmas Eve: 10am8pm
Christmas Day: Closed
Boxing Day: 11am8pm
New Years Eve: 10am6pm
(Also open at the Edinburghs
Hogmanay Street Party)
New Years Day: 12noon10pm
PRICES
Adults 4.00 / Children 3.00
For more information and opening times for all Edinburghs Christmas fair rides, including the
Flying Carousel, Helter Skelter, Bungy Snowdome and Bubblepod visit www.edinburghschristmas.com
Thurs 24 November 2011 Wed 4th January 2012
EAST PRINCES
STREET GARDENS
For an exhilarating view of the capital
take a spin on the Edinburgh Wheel.
Its majestic 33m span towers over
Princes Street and the Gardens, giving
you the best possible view of the
celebrations.
The Edinburgh Wheel will be open at the
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party
THE EDINBURGH WHEEL
BY BUS
National bus services to Edinburgh are available
from most major cities, with National Express
providing services throughout the UK, check
on-line at www.nationalexpress.co.uk for all
travel details.
BY TRAIN
The East Coast Line is Britains fastest inter-city
route and is operated by East Coast Trains
www.eastcoast.co.uk, linking Edinburghs Waverley
Station with London and Europe. Virgin Trains also
operate a number of routes to and from Edinburgh,
go to www.virgintrains.co.uk for details. Other lines
are served by FirstGroup www.rstgroup.com and
Network Rail www.networkrail.co.uk. For train times
and travel details log on to www.nationalrail.co.uk or
call 08457 48 49 50.
BY CAR
If youre driving to Edinburghs Hogmanay and have
some spare seats, why not nd some travel
companions at www.nationalcarshare.co.uk or by
visiting www.gocarshare.com. For local parking and
Park & Ride facilities visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk
BY AIR:
Edinburghs Hogmanay has a truly international
audience from the far corners of the globe.
Edinburgh is served by the Edinburgh International
Airport, visit www.edinburghairport.com for full list
of ights and services from European destinations.
Please Note: Transport services will be limited over
Edinburghs Hogmanay. See
www.edinburghshogmanay.com for the most up-to-
date information.
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Once youve decided when you want to come, www.edinburghsparkles.co.uk is
the best place to start planning your trip. It has great information about booking
accommodation, getting around the city and great things to do while you are here.
GETTING HERE & GOING HOME
Our friends at Citylink are this year operating Street
Party buses after the event, to make sure you get
home safely. Destinations include Glasgow,
Dunfermline, Perth, Dundee, Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes
and St Andrews and will depart after the Street
Party. Tickets are priced 30.00 to all destinations
and pre-event booking required. A full list of
destinations is available from www.citylink.co.uk
or by calling 0871 266 33 33.
Edinburghs Hogmanay
Across Scotland Bus Services
STAYING HERE
Edinburghs choice of winter activities is more than
matched by its choice of accommodation. Whether
you prefer the boutique chic of a designer hotel or the
cosy comfort of a country B&B, its all here.
City centre budget hostels sit alongside grand hotels
where all the action is, with plenty of guest houses and
self-catering apartments throughout the city. Some
places oer inclusive deals for several days over the
busy festive season.
With all the events taking place in the city,
accommodation is at a premium so book in advance
as early as possible. For availability throughout
Edinburgh and Scotland visit:
stayinedinburgh.net / edinburghsparkles.com /
visitscotland.comonline or call 0845 225 5121
For information on local bus services during the
festive period log on to www.firstgroup.com/ukbus
www.lothianbuses.comor phone 0131 555 6363
Local Festive Bus Information
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Torchlight Procession
Procession from Parliament Sq.
to Calton Hill Finale
Vouchers for Torches 6 in advance
7 on the day while stocks last
Candlelit Concert
St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile
16.00 plus booking fee
Edinburghs Hogmanay
Street Party
Featuring The Vaccines,
Mark Ronson, Friendly Fires
and many more
Edinburgh City Centre
15.00 administration plus
booking fee
The Keildh
Mound Precinct, within Street Party
arena 35.00 plus booking fee
Concert in the Gardens
Primal Scream present
Screamadelica! with special guests
Bombay Bicycle Club
West Princes Street Gardens
Gardens 35.00 plus booking fee
Enclosure tickets sold out
The Official Edinburghs
Hogmanay Club
Featuring Mark Ronson (DJ Set)
29.50 advance plus booking fee
Tickets also available from the HMV
Picture House 0844 847 1740
www.edinburgh-picturehouse.co.uk
The Loony Dook
6.00 entry fee (includes donation
to RNLI). Participants must enter
prior to the event to take part.
There are also various smaller
ticketed events within our
programme with tickets available on
the door. Please see event
descriptions for details.
Travel Trade and
Accommodation Providers
Bookings of 10+ can
be reserved by emailing
groups@edinburghshogmanay.com
(terms and conditions apply)
Accessibility
Many ocial ticketed events oer
facilities and access for people with
disabilities. Please call the
Edinburghs Hogmanay Box Oce
on 0844 573 8455 for more
information.
Unique Events for Edinburghs Hogmanay
Artistic Director Pete Irvine
Operations Director Barry Wright
Project Manager Penny Dougherty
Edinburghs Hogmanay Street Party
Producer/Production Manager Rab Randall
Festival Site Manager John Miller
Event Planning & Operations Manager Rachel Sivills
Site & Production Co-ordinator Lesley Strang
Production Administrator Verity Blanchard
Music & Artist Manager Stuart Nisbet
Music & Artist Administrator Brendan Keegans
Screens Producer Tim Franklin
Fireworks Manager Sarah Gardiner
Medical & Welfare Manager / JACC Marianne Ramsay
Concessions Manager James Dean
New Year Game
Event Producer John Robb
Event Producer Carrie Hutcheon
Project Coordinator Ginnie Atkinson
Game Design Hide & Seek
Other EH2011/12 Events
Torchlight Procession Producer John Robb
Torchlight Procession Producer Carrie Hutcheon
Loony Dook Producer Sarah Gardiner
Loony Dook Local Liaison David Steel
Candlelit Concert Event Manager Suzanne Heffron
Candlelit Concert Coordinator Eilidh Cochrane
PR & Marketing
Communications Manager Al Thomson
Press Manager Frances Sutton
Press Officer Charlotte Gosling
Sponsorship & Development Manager Marie Moser
Marketing Assistant Cate Williams
Administration
Project Administrator Suzanne Heffron
Interim PA to Directors Tigho Ayovuare
Finance Administrator Sarah Stephenson
Admin Assistant Rosie Miller
Health & Safety
EH2012 Festival Safety Advisors MRL
Loony Dook Health & Safety Officer Davy White
City of Edinburgh Council for Edinburghs Hogmanay
Head of Culture & Sport Lynne Halfpenny
Strategic Development Manager Stephanie-Anne Harris
Senior Events Officer David Waddell
EH2011 Graduate Intern Lucy Emslie
Chair and Public Safety Group Leader Tom OBrien
Senior Public Safety Officer John McNeil
Public Safety Officer Derry Morrice
Building Standards Surveyor Gerry McLay
Technical Support Officer Nasma Sattar
Senior Works Officer Road Services Scott Findlay
Professional Officer Road Services Derek Shade
Marketing & PR
Identity/Brochure/Website/Graphics Hillside Agency
Website design & build NorthColour
With Thanks: Edinburghs Hogmanay is a City of Edinburgh
Council initiative, created and produced by Unique Events Ltd.
Edinburghs Hogmanay and Unique Events would like to thank
all the organisations and individuals throughout Edinburgh
and beyond who assisted in bringing together Edinburghs
Hogmanay 2011-12.
All details were correct as could be ascertained at the time of going to
press. The producers will not be held responsible for any errors in the
listings in this guide or changes to any advertised programme. Nor will
they be held responsible for any events managed or promoted by
outside agencies, organisations or venues. All events are subject
to license.
All photography is courtesy of The City of Edinburgh Council with
thanks to Lloyd Smith, Alistair Linford, Chris Watt, Nicola Bald and
Tony Marsh. Filming and photography will take place throughout
Edinburghs Hogmanay and can be used for future promotional use.
Edinburghs Hogmanay 2012 was brought to you by
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In Person: The Fringe Office, 180 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS
Opening Hours: 10am6pm, Monday Sunday (until 23 December)
24 December: 10am4pm / 2526 December: Closed /
2730 December: 10am10pm / 31 December: 10am9pm
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9:30am6pm (Saturday) 12:30pm5:30pm (Sunday)
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Opening hours: 9am6pm (8pm Thursday)
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