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PICTURES: Inverness hosts the world's biggest ceilidh at the Red Hot Highland Fling for a Hogmanay bash like no other


By Annabelle Gauntlett

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Hogmanay parade.
Hogmanay parade.

Inverness took centre stage last night as it proudly hosted the world's largest ceilidh at the incredible Red Hot Highland Fling.

With a line-up boasting incredible acts and drawing thousands of enthusiastic attendees, this event embodied traditional Scottish spirit of celebration and camaraderie.

Take a look through our photo gallery at some of the highlights from this sensational gathering, where vibrant performances and a spirited atmosphere combined, creating an unforgettable spectacle that captivated the hearts of revellers from far and wide.

1. Nearly 4000 people joined the event.

Thousands of people joined the event.
Thousands of people joined the event.

2. Jacquelyn, Nao, Isla, Alyse and Idil embracing the new year.

Jacquelyn, Nao, Isla, Alyse and Idil embracing the new year.
Jacquelyn, Nao, Isla, Alyse and Idil embracing the new year.

3. David Haas and Inverness Provost Glynis Campbell Sinclair led the parade.

David Haas and Inverness Provost Glynis Campbell Sinclair leading the parade with the pipe band.
David Haas and Inverness Provost Glynis Campbell Sinclair leading the parade with the pipe band.

4. The Red Hot Highland Fling stage.

The Red Hot Highland Fling 2024 stage.
The Red Hot Highland Fling 2024 stage.

5. Last night's Red Hot Highland Fling proved to be fun for all ages.

Last night's Red Hot Highland Fling was fun for all the family.
Last night's Red Hot Highland Fling was fun for all the family.

6. Family and friends celebrated a birthday on the approach of the bells, as the stars on stage sung them happy birthday.

Family and friends celebrated a birthday on the approach of the bells.
Family and friends celebrated a birthday on the approach of the bells.

7. Norrie MacIver kept the crowd entertained up until the bells.

Norrie MacIver on stage.
Norrie MacIver on stage.

8. Thousands of people took part in the world's biggest ceilidh.

Thousands of people took part in the world's biggest ceilidh.
Thousands of people took part in the world's biggest ceilidh.

9. The crowds applauded each act and cheered them on till midnight.

The crowds applauded each act with cheer.
The crowds applauded each act with cheer.

10. The instrumental fireworks display was the finale of this incredible event.

Fireworks display finale.
Fireworks display finale.

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