2016 - Live Hogmanay Live

Hello from the Old Fruitmarket in Glasgow.

Coming up we have a great party and a brilliant line up to help

If that is not enough we've also got one of the country's finest pipe

bands as the Peoples Ford Boghall Bathgate Pipe Band will be playing

Whether you're celebrating with family and friends

or having your own party, thanks for joining us

And we want to hear how all of you are celebrating around

We are also in Edinburgh, to tell us what is happening at one of the

world's bigger street parties, a woman you all know. Her day job is

as a weather presenter. That means woman you all know. Her day job is

it is written into her contract that she spends most of her time out in

the cold. But I think it's looking OK tonight. A great location, all of

the biggest street party is in the world. Let's go over to Carol

Kirkwood. I'm in Edinburgh Castle at the

moment, but I'm not alone. I'm here at the Castle

with Pipe Major Martin MacDonald and Sergeant Major Karl Galloway

who will be leading us into Are you feeling confident? No

pressure! I've got every confidence in both of you.

With nearly three tonnes of fireworks being set off,

along with an amazing laser and light show from right

here on the castle ramparts, it will be a stunning way to mark

On the streets below there are around 75,000 revellers

in Edinburgh tonight and I will be chatting to some of them

at the Old Town Ceilidh a little later on, where I'll also be joined

who'll be bringing me some Scottish treats to go first footing.

I am going to dust off my dancing shoes, brush up on the gay Gordons

and head towards the ceilidh. Well, kicking off our party

here at the Fruitmarket is a singer songwriter who has sold

millions of albums worldwide. excited that she's joining us

for an exclusive TV premiere of her new single, Dream On,

it's Amy MacDonald. # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # I'm on top of the world

and I won't look back and # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # I'm on top of the world

and I won't look back # Cos this old place

will drive you crazy # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # I'm on top of the world

and I won't look back and # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # I'm on top of the world

and I won't look back # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # I'm on top of the world

and I won't look back and # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # I'm on top of the world

and I won't look back # The time is now,

I cast my anchor down # I'm on top of the world

and I'm on the right track # The time is now,

I cast my anchor down A great song to kick off the show

and that single will be released next Friday

from her new album, Under Stars. But you don't need to wait till then

to hear more from Amy as she will be playing again

later on in the show. She will be playing one of her

biggest hits. Now time for a band who were named

best live act at the Their album, Despite The Dark,

has been a resounding hit so make sure you've

got your dancing shoes on for

the wonderful Rura. Did you see how they slowed down at

the end? We will change the batteries and they will be back

later. It certainly got the audience dancing. Talking of dancing, let's

see how the street party is going with Carroll. After the rain, it has

dried up and the revellers have come out.

The party atmosphere is amazing here tonight,

as it's the start of a huge year for the city as 2017 will be

the 70th anniversary of the Edinburgh Festivals.

I'm here at the Old Town Ceilidh on the Royal Mile just outside

St Giles' Cathedral, where everyone is getting

into the swing of it in true traditional Scottish style.

We have the Gay Gordons, the Dashing White Sergeant.

But there are actually seven stages across the city with DJs and live

bands entertaining thousands of people who've come from all over

the world to to bring in the bells here in Edinburgh.

But the festivities actually began last night with the annual

torchlight procession and we asked the Peoples Ford Boghall

Bathgate Caledonia Pipe Band to accompany the river of fire as it

weaved it's way through the capital city up to Calton Hill.

APPLAUSE CHEERING

A great set from the pipe band at the finale of the

brothers from Coatbridge, who've had a string of hits.

There's a clue. Their new album, a pocket full of stones, comes out in

the New Year. They are here to play one of their huge hit singles, you

might just recognise it. Give it up for Hue and Cry!

# You said, you recall about seven years ago now

# Loved you for putting me down in a totally new way

# Down with, the bad old, sad old days

# But now, too much pain for too little gain

# And I feel like I'm gonna strike back right now

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your heart, yeah

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your cold heart

# Ha, easy, I noticed you said it never was gonna be easy

# The romance goes when the promises break

# My mistake was to love you a little too much

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your heart, yeah

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your heart, baby now

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your cold heart

# I can't stand it, I said I just don't want it

# I can't stand it, I said I just don't want it

# I don't need your tricks and treats

# I don't need your ministration, your bad determination

# I've had enough of you and your super-bad crew

# I don't need your, I don't need your

# I can't stand it, I said I just don't want it

# I don't need your pseudo-satisfaction, baby

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your heart

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your heart

# Gonna strike for the right to get into your cold heart

So much middle youth singing and dancing, that was great! Let's see

what Carol's up to in Edinburgh. Well, the Ceilidh is certainly

kicking off here on the Royal Mile as 5000 people

are dancing the night away. And I have been joined

by Edinburgh chef Tony Singh. Should I say Tony Singh MBA? Yes,

Carol, I was so chuffed to receive the award in the New Year 's Honours

list, it was brilliant. Have you known about it for awhile? A little

bit, just before Christmas, it was a great present for my mum and dad

when I told them. I'm assuming it's to do with your food. Food and work

with charities as well. Good for you, Tony, we are proud of you. What

have you brought with you tonight? I've brought traditional black bun,

it was used for first-footing, it symbolic to bring good fortune,

sustenance to the house for the coming year. What's in it? Tell me

what you think. Nice? It's basically a Christmas cake with shortcrust

pastry on top and bottom. And the amazing thing is traditional recipe

coming you don't need to jazz it up because it got so many spices in it,

maize, nutmeg, cloves, black pepper, cinnamon. Wonderful. You're famous

for your spices commit unusual you haven't added anything extra. That's

right, this is as it comes, really good. It's very yummy.

First-footing, you would take this as a traditional thing to take with

you. What else would you take? You would take black bun for food,

whiskey for good cheer, money or a coin for prosperity, a lump of coal

for warmth. Always a short, dark, handsome man for good luck. Are you

first-footing yourself? I normally get it to do it because being dark

haired and dark eyed is seen as being good luck. If you see somebody

blonde and blue-eyed in the sixth century they would be a Viking after

your wife or daughter. I'm blue-eyed. I'll go first then. Are

you making any New Year 's resolutions? Teddy 16 has been

fantastic, I think I'll stick to what I'm doing. -- 2016 has been

fantastic. The only thing I have to ask, traditionally we eat steak pie

on New Year's Day, is that what you are going to be having? No, we've

got some lovely Scottish lobster, scallops and linguine, a nice light

lunch. Before we go, I have to show off your kilt, it's rather lovely,

look at that. Thank you. Absolutely gorgeous. Tony thank you for joining

us. Jackie, we might save you a little bit of this for later on. But

then again, maybe not. I hope you do, Carol, it looks

tasty. People have been getting in touch. Hello to Willie on the oil

platform in the North Sea. Nicola got in touch, she's watching from

Liverpool with one-year-old Charlie, well done, another young viewer.

Jack and Nick wants to wish Ella and Irene a Happy New Year. Mark from

Barcelona wants to wish happy Hogmanay to his mum, Marie. One

more, Ryan wishes everybody here Happy New Year. All the way from New

Zealand. One more, Callum is relaxing on the sofa with his sister

before she heads back to Malaysian tomorrow. I've got some lovely

people. Eileen, you'd like to say hello. I'd like to say hello to all

the people in Kilmarnock in the Grange care home, the carers working

overnight, and our residents. Rick how would you normally spend

Hogmanay? With a bottle of wine in Helensburgh. Sounds good to me.

Quiet time at home but it's good to be here with you Jackie and

everybody here. Not long now until midnight. To keep the party going we

have two legends of traditional music. They've spent 2016

celebrating 30 years together. It must be one of the longest

relationships in businesses. Joined by Tom Orr on piano, it's Phil

Cunningham and Aly Bain! A cracking set of tunes from Phil

and Aly and there will be But first the clock is ticking

towards the spectacular New Year But before we count down

to midnight, let's take a moment to reflect on the year gone

by as we join our Lone Piper on the castle ramparts,

Senior Pipe Major Martin MacDonald. What a spectacular

way to start 2017! Edinburgh kicking off their big

anniversary year in style and I hope 2017 is going to be

a brilliant year for you and yours. Happy New Year, all the best!

you ready for a singsong? Take it away, boys!

# And we'll tak a right gude-willy waught

I hope you were singing as loudly as the audience. Beautiful vocals from

Hannah Rarity. The next song will definitely get

you going as it was a huge hit. Happy New Year! Happy New Year to

you, too. # And the people, they were dancing

to the music vibe # And the boys chase the girls

with the curls in their hair # While the shy tormented youth

sit way over there # And the songs, they get louder

each one better than before # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # So you're heading down the road

in your taxi for four # And you're waiting outside

Jimmy's front door # But nobody's in,

and nobody's home till four # So you're sitting there

with nothing to do # Talking about Robert Riger

and his motley crew # And where you gonna go

and where you gonna sleep tonight? # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go # And you're singing the songs

Thinking this is the life # And you wake up in the morning

And your head feels twice the size # Where you gonna go,

where you gonna go I don't think anybody is going to be

sleeping tonight. You are certainly not at home. We have had some great

messages in. Laurie is having a great party. Tallie is spending New

Year with a gin in the hand. It is New Year selfie from Callum. Carol

is introducing her husband to his first Hogmanay Live. He is usually

at work. I hope he is enjoying it. What is your name? Donna. Happy New

Year to my mum. And you? Happy New Year to my mum, and happy birthday!

Keep those messages coming, using the hashtag #bbchogmanay.

Time now for some more music so push the sofas out the way

and get on your feet, it's Phil and Aly.

A great search from Phil and Ali. With's on piano. Time to catch up

with Carol in Edinburgh, Happy New Year to you Carol, and to you,

sweetheart! Thanks, Jackie, and Happy New Year.

I now, ash and Clare, where have you

come from today? Derby. What brought you here? My Gran grew up in

Edinburgh, she told me about Hogmanay, it's been my dream to come

here. Ash surprised me as a special treat. What do you think of it so

far? Awesome, dancing, brilliant. Enjoying your black bun? It's

brilliant. Denise and Karen. I'm from Peterborough. I'm from Redford.

First time. Absolutely wonderful. Would you come back? We did London,

this is nothing compared to London, this is brilliant. And how is your

black bun? Nice, really nice. Rebecca and Christine, where have

you come from? San Francisco. Is this your first time in Edinburgh?

Yes, it's lovely, it's wonderful. What would you be doing in San

Francisco tonight? Probably the same thing but not as much fun. Bless

you, Happy New Year. Ms Miller 's and Darren, where have you come

from? Hull, city of culture. Have you been to Edinburgh before? No.

It's a really cool. Making any New Year 's resolutions? Some dance

lessons for me. Have you been taking part in the Caley? Which was your

favourite dance. It's been fabulous, the gay Gordons. Where have you come

from? Derbyshire. Derbyshire. Have you been to Edinburgh for Hogmanay

before? I've never come for Hogmanay before, it's been brilliant, it's

been great. Very Happy New Year to you. I think it's fair to say no

matter where you're from everybody you. I think it's fair to say no

agrees the best place to be for is Scotland.

They've come from near and far, what a great surprise to be taken to

Edinburgh for Hogmanay without knowing about it.

We heard from them earlier on in the show and now they've

been joined by their vocalist Adam Holmes, so please give a

# I'm so lucky for your kind of love

# I know I'll always wanna keep you warm

# When these weary days, when these days are done

# When these weary days, when these days are through

# I'll be working my way back to you

# I'm so lucky for your kind of love

# Got my back if I'm wrong or right

# You're the sun in the aching sky

# You're the warmth in the coldest night

# You're a woman in every kind of way

# When these weary days, when these days are done

# When these weary days, when these days are through,

# I'll be working my way back to you

# When these weary days, when these days are done

# When these weary days, when these days are through

From the wonderful Rura, it's time to say goodbye to Carol in the

capital. Jackie, what a fantastic night, massive thanks to Tony Singh

MBE for popping along. And thank you for watching. All that remains is

for us to say... Happy New Year! Well, I'm afraid our party

is nearly at an end. We have thoroughly enjoyed bringing

in the New Year with you, so I hope you have enjoyed

spending it with us. and of course the

magnificent Phil and Aly Audience are you ready,

for one last song? Well get ready for another classic

from Hue and Cry with # It's joy for a while

till the first of the month # I want a life

that's bigger than me # And though

the ordinary angels fly # With all the angels

and the geniuses # Watching the news

and I feel my face # Now I see the plot,

I've got the plan # Profit and power's

turning the world # With all the angels

and the geniuses # And though

the ordinary angels fly # With all the angels

and the geniuses