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Disappointment for revellers as Texas concert for the Bells is pulled | Scotland braced for end-of-year weather and transport disruption

- JOHN DINGWALL

THE centrepiece of Scotland's Hogmanay celebrations was dramatically cancelled last night in light of a shocking New Year weather forecast.

Organisers of the Hogmanay Street Party in Edinburgh decided it was too dangerous to proceed with the event, involving 45,000 international revellers.

An Edinburgh's Hogmanay spokesperson said: "Due to ongoing high winds and inclement weather in Edinburgh city centre, we regret to announce that outdoor events scheduled for tonight and the 31st December are unable to go ahead on the grounds of public safety.

"The cancellation includes Monday's Night Afore Disco Party in West Princes Street Gardens, and on the 31st December, the Edinburgh's Hogmanay Street Party, Concert in the Gardens (featuring Texas) and the Midnight Fireworks from Edinburgh Castle.

"We have unfortunately been unable to continue with preparations and necessary set-up for Edinburgh's Hogmanay outdoor events due to extreme weather and forecast conditions. Therefore, for safety reasons we, along with our event partners, have taken the difficult decision to cancel all outdoor events.