By Democrat reporter
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled because of “extreme weather”.
Outdoor events planned for the city’s new year celebrations on Monday and Tuesday, including the street party and fireworks display, have had to be scrapped, organisers announced on Monday afternoon.
The “difficult” decision follows Met Office yellow weather warnings for most of Scotland on Monday and Tuesday, and an amber warning for northern Scotland.
Organisers Unique Assembly said it was not safe to continue carrying out preparations for the festival in such bad weather, with strong winds battering the city centre.
They apologised for the “hugely disappointing” decision, including to tourists who had travelled internationally for the events, with the concert in the gardens headlined by Scottish band Texas.
Police Scotland said the decision was motivated by “public safety” and commended it, which came a day after a torchlit procession was cancelled due to high winds.
