In pictures: Scotland marks the new year

Scotland has been celebrating Hogmanay and the coming of the new year.

One of the largest public celebrations took place in Edinburgh

In Peebles, about 1,500 people took part in the town's traditional torchlight procession

At the stroke of midnight, the traditional event with fireballs began in Stonehaven

Drummers led the celebrations in the capital

Fireworks featured in many events, including here at Stirling Castle

The Peebles procession had been under threat until local businesses came forward with financial support

Up to 75,000 people joined the singing of Auld Lang Syne at the conclusion of the Edinburgh street party

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