As the last page of the calendar turns and we bid farewell to another year, Hogmanay celebrations are under way in Scotland, much like the Réveillon in Quebec and the Saint-Sylvestre celebrations in France, and these celebrations stands as beacons of cultural identity and tradition amidst the universal celebration of the New Year. In Scotland, Hogmanay illuminates the … Continue reading →
Happy Hogmanay, Happy Hogman-eh, Happy New Year et Bonne Année 2023! The Scottish word for New Year’s Eve, Hogmanay, refers to the ancient Norse festival of Yule, celebrated at the turn of the year. Today, the New Year’s eve party in Edinburgh, is one of the grandest, most spectacular, and most extravagant street festivals on earth. In Glasgow, the partying … Continue reading →
Dear Friends and Readers, ⌛ Another year is gone…May the New Year 2022 bless you with health, peace, wealth and happiness! Pretty much in all the largest cities of the world as in Scotland – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Stirling and Inverness – all-night celebrations are traditionally held to welcome the New Year. The Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations are among the largest … Continue reading →
The countdown to 2020 is well and truly on…..A guid New Year to ane an` a` and mony may ye see! Happy Hogmanay from Scotiana! Our team wishes you all the very best of Scottish travels in 2020 and throughout its decennial 🙂
Continue reading →Dear readers and friends, One of the greatest joys that brings us this end of the year is the opportunity to wish you a very joyful holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year! Let’s welcome 2019 together. We are approaching the big night that marks the arrival of the New Year and in Scotiana’s team native countries, France, … Continue reading →
As you’ve guessed, Hogmanay is the Scottish New Year. Nobody is quite sure where the name comes from. A few theories include the Gaelic Og maidne or new morning and the Norman French word hoguinane which was derived from the Old French anguillanneuf or “Gift at New Year.” Hogmanay’s roots reach back to the pagan practice of sun and fire … Continue reading →
It’s now 2013 and Scotiana’s team is happy to celebrate, with you all, this great moment 🙂 ! Happy New Year ! Health, Peace and Joy to everyone and may all your wishes come true ! ¸¸.•*¨*•♫♪ A New Year toast said by Scottish people ? “A guid New Year to ane an’ a’ and mony may ye see.” … Continue reading →
Wishing You A Great 2012! Hogmanay is the Scots word for the celebration of the New Year in the Scottish manner. Its official date is the 31st of December. However this is normally only the start of a celebration which lasts through the night until the morning of the 1st or, in many cases, the 2nd of January. There are … Continue reading →
The Mackenzie House, in downtown Toronto, commemorates the city’s Scottish heritage by hosting a party to celebrate the Hogmanay traditions. To the sound of traditional Scottish music and tasting of some of Scotland’s best traditional recipes, the museum, for the event, will be lit by gas and candlelight. The Mackenzie House was built in 1857. It is a Georgian-style residence … Continue reading →
