106 – Hogmanay in Scotland — Bare Feet with Mickela Mallozzi | Experiencing the world, one dance at a time!

Episode 6
Hogmanay in Scotland

Mickela heads to Edinburgh, Scotland to celebrate Hogmanay, the world’s largest New Year’s Eve celebration. While there, she explores Scotland’s traditional dances of ceilidh, Highland dance, & step dance.

Scotland

1. Hogmanay Festival (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is one of the largest New Year’s Eve celebrations in Europe - 4 days of music, food, celebrations, and bonfires!

2. The Edinburgh Woolen Mill (Edinburgh, Scotland)

Visit one of Edinburgh’s largest and oldest original Woolen Mills, right in the heart of the old town. See the looms in motion or buy a kilt for yourself to bring home as a perfect souvenir.

3. Alan Chalmers Walking Food Tour (St. Andrews, Scotland)

Join Alan Chalmers on a walking food tour of Scotland’s quaint town of St. Andrews, known as the birthplace of golf.

4. Swing (Glasgow, Scotland)

Be taken back to the speakeasy era of Scotland in Glasgow’s premiere speakeasy, full with champagne bar and Vaudeville-inspired acts. Open Thursday thru Saturday nights.

5. The Ben Nevis (Glasgow, Scotland)

Listen to trad sessions (traditional music sessions) in one of Glasgow’s most popular pubs while sipping an array of Scotch whiskey - the space is tight, but but the company and the music is so sweet.