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Inverness to host nation’s biggest free Hogmanay party

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Calum Ross

A bumper crowd is expected to descend on the Highland capital for what organisers predict will be Scotland’s biggest free Hogmanay party.

The Northern Meeting Park in Inverness will host the “Red Hot Highland Fling” on Thursday as revellers in the north wave goodbye to 2015 and start 2016 in style.

A stellar line-up of “auld acquaintances” will be taking to the stage, including Celtic music legends Capercaille and folk-rock bands Skerryvore and Breabach, while kilted comedian Craig Hill will be providing the laughs along the way.

At midnight, the crowds will be treated to a fireworks display before being asked to join in the traditional sing-a-long of Auld Lang Syne.

Sponsored by the Inverness Common Good Fund, the Highland Council-run event marks the climax of this year’s Inverness Winter Festival.

Councillor Glynis Sinclair, chairwoman of the Inverness events and festivals working group, said: “The Red Hot Highland Fling provides the perfect climax to our annual festivals programme.

“2015 has been an amazing year and I would like to thank my fellow councillors and all the stakeholders who have contributed so much and helped us provide our community with some unforgettable experiences.”

Chief Inspector Iain MacLelland, the police’s event commander, said: “This is a family event and our advice is to drink alcohol responsibly, stay together with your family and friends and ensure close supervision of children at all times.

“We would ask those attending the event to plan in advance how you’re getting home later in the evening.

“Drivers have to be especially mindful of the potential effects of still having alcohol in your system the next morning.

“Our message to everyone is enjoy what should be a great night, stay safe and look for out each other.”