Business leaders called for a 'Plan B' after severe weather left the celebrations cancelled.
Edinburgh ’s Hogmanay street party organisers have ruled out replacing its iconic fireworks display with drones for next year’s event.
Suggestions on social media included using drone displays, which have become popular in events such as China’s New Year celebrations and the late Queen’s Platinum Jubilee in 2022. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.
Hogmanay celebrations this year were cancelled due to 'safety reasons' with organisers saying high winds and more predicted "inclement" weather had forced them to scrap all outdoor events for New Year.
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