Enthusiastic Edinburgh locals took part in a surprise bagpipe dance party on the Royal Mile at the weekend.
Videos shared on Snapchat show a musician playing to the Old Town crowd as a circle forms in front of him for people to dance into.
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Children and older people are seen dancing alongside one another as renditions of 'Auld Lang Syne' and other traditional pipe music ring out on the Royal Mile in Edinburgh.
More videos are taken showing the extent of the crowd forming around the piper, who has already made quite the quota in tips from the adoring crowd.
Many people can be seen clapping along and filming the ongoing dancing, as others joined in and partied late on Saturday evening, which was New Year's Day in the capital.
Also reported on New Year's Day on Edinburgh Live, Edinburgh locals celebrated New Year with a unique Porty beach party bringing in the bells on the sand.
Incredible pictures show residents attending a unique gathering on the Edinburgh Beach having bonfires and fireworks straight from the sand.
Revellers attended the outdoor party on Portobello Beach on New Year's Eve, huddled around bonfires with a stunning firework display against the night sky.
Although all official Hogmanay events were cancelled folk were out celebrating across iconic spots in the capital such as the Shore, Calton Hill, and Arthur's Seat.
The First Minister urged people to stay at home amid rising Omicron cases putting in restrictions that limit large crowds at events and closing night clubs for the next three weeks.
