Inverness New Years Eve 2024

Guide to the best new years eve celebrations, fireworks, parties & hotels for NYE 2023-2024

Inverness, the capital city of the Highlands of Scotland, is very much on board with the Scottish tradition of a huge Hogmanay party to welcome the new year, hosting their annual Red Hot Highland Fling, billed as the biggest free fireworks display in the country.

This is where the edge is had over the more famous Hogmanay event in Edinburgh where you have to pay to attend the street party where the best views are available, although technically they can be viewed for free from further afield. We had a fantastic view of the fireworks from the castle, it was incredible!

Inverness is a great city to visit at any time of year, but really comes into it's own over the festive season, with wintry weather and dark nights providing the perfect contrast to the bright Christmas decorations an lively local party spirit.

Red Hot Highland Fling

Very much the highlight of the new years eve celebrations in Inverness, the Red Hot Highland Fling has been taking place as a free event since the inuagural party in 2008. Although, this year it looks like there might be a modest charge come into play to help keep this iconic event going.

Taking place in the city's Northern Meeting Park Arena, on the banks of the River Ness, this party attracts a crowd of over 5,000 to watch live musical performances throughout the evening and of course the spectacular fireworks display when midnight arrives.

There have been some really big name performers in previous years, including the likes of Julie Fowlis and the Red Hot Chilli Pipers.

Highland Hogmanay Extravaganza

An amazing new year awaits at the Palace Hotel & Spa, you can book a 3 day break where you can indulge in some serious pampering, mulled wine/cider and mince pie on arrival, 3 course dinners, festive all inclusive bar, Scottish buffet breakfasts, afternoon tea, There's a 4 course Hogmanay dinner followed by entertainment with Highland dancers, pipes and a buzzing atmosphere. For full details and to book, visit the official site: New Years Eve Palace Hotel & Spa

Blackfriars New Year's Eve

Enjoy a fantastic New Year's Eve Menu in the heart of Inversness at Blackfriars, followed by music from 10am through to 1am. Book now to make sure you've got your NYE celebrations covered! Blackfriars New Years Eve

The Big Shindig at Drumrossie Hotel

A fabulous black tie, gala dinner awaits you at The Drumrossie. Enjoy a glass of bubbly and canape reception followed by a 4 course dinner and artisan cheeseboard (sounds very sophisticated!) Then see in the bells with the Ceilidh Band. Or, you can just opt for the party rather than dinner, and come to the First Footing. Book now to avoid disappointment: New Year's Eve at Drumrossie

New Years Eve Restaurants

Rocpool Restaurant
Mustard Seed
Fig & Thistle
River House
The Castle Tavern

New Years Eve Hotels

There is no shortage of top hotels to choose from in Inverness, with most budgets catered for.

For reservations and online availability, you can check out all the best Inverness new years eve hotels here.

NYE Live Stream

There aren't any webcams we can find at the main event site, but if you know of any, please do let us know.

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