Dumfries-born Amy Irons to Host BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay Celebration
Dumfries native Amy Irons has been assigned the prestigious role of hosting BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay show for 2024. The well-known broadcaster, who is an alumna of St Joseph’s College in Dumfriesshire, is eagerly anticipating ringing in the New Year with viewers all over the country. Joining Amy in the studio will be a star-studded lineup including iconic Scottish singer Marti Pellow, traditional Scottish Celtic folk band Skipinnish, and Scottish country folk artist Rianne Downey. The countdown to midnight will feature live coverage from Edinburgh, with the traditional Lone Piper on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, the firing of the Mons Megs, and a dazzling fireworks display lighting up the sky above the capital city of Scotland.
Expressing her excitement, Amy shared, “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be hosting Hogmanay for the first time and to celebrate Scotland’s most iconic night with viewers across the country. It’s an honor 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.” As tradition dictates, Skipinnish will lead a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” accompanied by Scottish jazz vocalist Georgia Cécile.
Prior to the main event, audiences can tune in to comedian and broadcaster Des Clarke hosting the Not Quite End of Year Show on the BBC Scotland channel. Packed with music, laughter, and reflections on standout moments from Scotland in 2024, Des and special guests will look back on the year’s highlights. Clarifying his sentiments, Des Clarke remarked, “It’s such a joy to be part of Hogmanay on BBC Scotland. 2024 has been filled with so many incredible moments, and I can’t wait to look back on them with our guests.” Steve Allen, Commissioning Executive at BBC Scotland, added, “We’re delighted to have Amy and Des leading BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay celebrations as we say goodbye to 2024. Hogmanay is a special time for audiences in Scotland to come together, and I know Amy and Des will host the perfect party as we welcome in 2025.”
Viewers across Scotland have the opportunity to join the recording of BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay show on December 8. Featuring music, entertainment, and tradition, audience tickets can be obtained through a random ballot on the BBC Shows and Tours website.
In summary, Amy Irons, a prominent figure from Dumfries, is set to take on the role of hosting BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay celebration for 2024. With a lineup of distinguished musical guests and traditional Scottish elements, the show promises to usher in the New Year in grand style for viewers across the nation. The evening will be filled with music, laughter, and reflections on the year gone by, providing a fitting send-off to 2024 and a warm welcome to 2025.