But there would be no such celebrations in Scotland.
A storm system bringing high winds, heavy rain, the possibility of snow and the threat of flooding washed out plans Tuesday for several UK fireworks displays — in some cases more than 24 hours before the stroke of midnight.
Edinburgh’s famous Hogmanay street party, garden concert and pyrotechnics show from the city’s famous castle were snuffed out before festivities got under way.
London is due to ring in the New Year with a pyrotechnic display along the River Thames and a parade through the city centre featuring 10,000 performers.
Performers from the Beltane Society pictured here promoting Hogmanay earlier this month now won’t…