Edinburgh Hogmanay 2011

HOGMANAY celebrations have given Scotland a £45 million boost to start the New Year. 

Street parties and events across the country attracted people from all over the globe. 

The word-famous Edinburgh Street Party saw 80,000 revellers from home and abroad see in the New Year on Princes Street and is expected to generate around £30 million. 

A further billion strong audience in more than 150 countries was expected to watch the illuminating fireworks display against the backdrop of Edinburgh Castle.