Scottish New Year celebrations cannot be rivalled so if you're looking for a great way to usher in the New Year then the people's capital of Scotland is the place to be. Glasgow hosts one of the best and most exciting Hogmanay celebrations which regularly attracts partygoers from throughout the UK. The Scottish spirit and friendliness found in Glasgow at this time of year is guaranteed to make this New Year's celebration a memorable one.
If you are keen to get out and about for New Year then head to George Square to experience some of the best entertainment and fun the city has to offer. George square is the base for most the main activities on New Year's Eve, and is transformed for an ordinary town square into an exciting venue filled with music, food and drink. Heading here at New Year is a must for anyone looking to celebrate in style.
Many musicians flock to the city at this time of year to enjoy some of the fun on offer and to headline at one of the many stages throughout the city. Paolo Nutini and Idlewild are just two of the acts being promised this year and with a host of famous DJs and personalities are guaranteed to keep you entertained throughout the evening.
If you are looking for a great indoor venue to usher in the New Year head to one of the many Glasgow nightclubs. Most venues put on Hogmanay parties with the traditional countdown to the bells and this can be a fun way to welcome the New Year with likeminded people who are all up for a good time; it will also keep you out of the cold until the dreaded wait in the taxi queue.
If you want to celebrate the event in true Scottish style then opt for one of the many traditional ceilidhs that are held in various clubs and pubs throughout the city. The main Hogmanay ceilidh is held at St Andrews in the square and offers its guests a Scottish meal alongside an evening filled with dancing, music and, of course, the traditional Auld Lang Syne sing-along. Lauries Bar is a popular choice for people looking for a more personal New Year and if it's raining is the perfect place to get out of the cold and experience some of Glasgow's world renowned hospitality.
Glasgow hotels often offer entertainment late into the night while others keep things quiet so you can recover in style before heading out to see what else the city has to offer. Wherever you go in Glasgow you can be assured that the Scottish spirit and fun will make this New Year's Eve one to remember.