BBC Scotland is set to usher in the New Year with thrilling celebrations as the hosts for the Hogmanay show have been revealed. This year, radio and TV personality Amy Irons will be leading the festivities on BBC One Scotland for the first time. The show, scheduled for December 8, will be a pre-recorded event, offering an exciting start to the Hogmanay celebrations.
Over on the BBC Scotland channel, comedian and broadcaster Des Clarke will be hosting the Not Quite End of Year Show as the countdown to the New Year begins. The public is invited to join in the celebrations by attending the event in Studio A at BBC Scotland Pacific Quay in Glasgow. The lineup for the night includes former Wet Wet Wet singer Marti Pellow, traditional Scottish Celtic Folk band Skipinnish, and Scottish country folk artist Rianne Downey.
While the majority of the show will be pre-recorded, the BBC plans to go live from Edinburgh to cover the countdown to The Bells. Viewers will be treated to the traditional Lone Piper at Edinburgh Castle, the firing of the Mons Megs at midnight, and a dazzling fireworks display above the city. Skipinnish will lead a rendition of Auld Lang Syne, accompanied by Scottish jazz vocalist Georgia Cécile.
Expressing her excitement, Amy Irons said, “It’s an honour to be following some pretty impressive footsteps and taking on this gig. We’ve got an incredible line-up of talent joining us on the night to get the party started and make sure 2025 arrives in style.” Earlier in the evening, audiences can enjoy Des Clarke hosting the Not Quite End of Year Show on the BBC Scotland channel, reflecting on Scotland’s standout moments from 2024.
Steve Allen, Commissioning Executive at BBC Scotland, shared his delight at having Amy and Des lead the Hogmanay celebrations, stating that it is a special time for audiences to come together. Audience tickets for the BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay show on December 8 are now available on the BBC Shows and Tours website through a random ballot.
In conclusion, the upcoming Hogmanay celebrations promise to be a memorable event with a lineup of talented hosts and performers bringing the spirit of the New Year to viewers across Scotland. Joining in the countdown to the bells from Edinburgh, the show is set to mark the transition to 2025 in spectacular fashion.