Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have been cancelled due to concerns over “extreme weather”.

Organisers said ongoing high winds would force all events for 30 December and Hogmanay to be scrapped, including a concert in Princes Street Gardens by the rock band Texas.

Edinburgh’s world-renowned street party and fireworks display will not go ahead on public safety grounds after the Met Office put yellow warnings for wind and rain in place for Tuesday.

Wind speeds on Sunday led to the cancellation of the traditional Torchlight Procession, which usually kicks off the Hogmanay events.

A spokesperson for Unique Assembly, which runs Edinburgh’s Hogmanay festival said: “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.

“We know that this will be hugely disappointing to all hoping to celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh and that people travel from around the world to be here at the Home of Hogmanay.”

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