Hogmanay celebrations in Glasgow’s George Square date all the way back to 1939, though we haven’t enjoyed such a gathering since 2011 when the party was scrapped.
While it was still going, it was one of Scotland’s biggest New Year’s Eve celebrations and saw gigs headlines by the likes of Snow Patrol, Paulo Nutini and Amy MacDonald. The bash concluded with a grand display of fireworks above City Hall.
After 2011, council leaders decided to focus on day time and festive events rather than the New Year party. Celebrations were shut down at 10pm, and Glaswegians started moving on to pubs and nightclubs to greet January 1.
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This came after years of complaints from businesses and locals, as well as weather-related cancellations.
These days, most of us spend Hogmanay sheltered from the harsh winter conditions either at home or in a cosy pub - or at the Ashton Lane Street Party.
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Many flock to Edinburgh for the capital's renowned Princes Street bash, but the days of taking to the streets in Glasgow's city centre are long gone now.
As we look forward to bringing in 2023, we’re looking back at the George Street celebrations down the decades. Take a look at our gallery below.
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