Scots take there holidays very seriously, especially hogmanay. Hogmanay is the last day of the year, aka new years around here. It is a several day holiday, with many government businesses closed from New years eve through the 4th or 5th.
Marc and I had dinner with friends (one of the friends is vegan, so we had a delicious vegan friendly feast of curry, roasted potatoes made by her irish roomie :), humus and dip, and stuffed mushrooms.) After, we hiked up the craigs (adjacent to arthurs seat, but a little less steep) and watched the fireworks. There was a display over the castle, and another big one over city centre (I think maybe in St. Andrews square?)
Several paper lanterns were also set loose. We watched a family set them off, they had a bit of trouble, but the lanterns burn really bright and did well with all the wind that night. Absolutely beautiful.
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