Edinburgh’s New Year Hogmanay celebrations cancelled due to bad weather

Edinburgh’s New Year Hogmanay celebrations cancelled due to bad weather

[South China Morning Post] - 12/30/2024

The Edinburgh celebrations, a major tourist draw, had been due to feature a fireworks display.



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