Some of those who had already travelled to the Scottish capital said the weather conditions are not as bad as feared.

Tourists disappointed by the cancellation of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have questioned why the event was called off after bad weather failed to materilaise.

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled due to concerns over "extreme weather". Organisers said high winds would force all outdoor events taking place on Monday and Tuesday to be scrapped, including the Hogmanay concert in Princes Street Gardens by the band Texas.

Edinburgh's New Year "Hogmanay" celebrations, where tens of thousands of revellers gather in the Scottish capital for street parties and fireworks, have been cancelled due to bad weather, organisers said on Monday.

Assembly, behind Edinburgh's Hogmanay, put out a public safety announcement urging the public not to come into the city centre unless they are "attending an event or venue."

The Edinburgh New Year's Eve event - which usually draws crowds of 60,000 - said the ongoing high winds barrelling through Scotland have forced the decision, citing public safety concerns

New Year’s Eve celebrations could be affected by snow and wind warnings, with travel disruption and flooding possible

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled because of “extreme weather”. Outdoor events planned for the city’s New Year celebrations on Monday and Tuesday, including the street party and fireworks display,

Edinburgh cancels Hogmanay celebrations Organisers have cancelled Edinburgh's world-famous Hogmanay event due to bad weather. High winds, rain and snow are forecast to hit Scotland on New Year's Eve.