Programme about the history of the Scottish New Year, presented by Jimmy Reid. The roots of Hogmanay festivities are traced back to winter festivals in megalithic societies. The origins of different traditions, such as the Comrie flambeaux, guising and first-footing are also explored. New Year celebrations and rituals are also observed in Shetland, Stonehaven, Biggar and Buckie.
Edward McConnell
Director
The Secret of Kells73%
The Wicker Man73%
A Merry Scottish Christmas62%
T2 Trainspotting69%
To Catch a Killer68%
Tongues Untied66%
The Outrun67%
Around the World in 80 Days66%
Journey to the Center of the Earth68%
Sherlock Holmes72%
Ghostbusters II66%
Four Rooms59%
I Swear82%
Snoopy Presents: For Auld Lang Syne72%
Outlaw King68%
What We Did on Our Holiday66%
Under the Skin61%
Scrooge74%
An American in Paris70%
Gretel & Hansel60%
