BBC Scotland has revealed that Amy Irons will lead its Hogmanay celebrations this year for the first time.
She will be joined in the studio by Scottish singer Marti Pellow, traditional Scottish Celtic Folk band Skipinnish and Scottish country folk artist Rianne Downey.
The countdown to The Bells will come live from Edinburgh with the traditional Lone Piper on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, the firing of the Mons Megs to mark Midnight and a fireworks display.
As is tradition, Skipinnish will lead a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” accompanied by Scottish jazz vocalist Georgia Cécile.
“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,” said Irons.
“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.”
On the BBC Scotland channel, comedian and broadcaster Des Clarke will present the Not Quite End of Year Show as the countdown to the bells begins.
“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,” added Steve Allen, Commissioning Executive at BBC Scotland.
