Dumfries-born Amy Irons is to bring in the bells as host of the BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay 2024 show.
Broadcaster Amy, a former pupil of St Joseph’s College in Dumfriesshire, is looking forward to welcoming 2025 in with viewing audiences across the nation.
The radio and TV personality will be joined in the studio by an exciting line-up, featuring musical performances from legendary Scottish singer Marti Pellow, traditional Scottish Celtic folk band Skipinnish, and Scottish country folk artist Rianne Downey.
The countdown to the bells will come live from Edinburgh with the traditional Lone Piper on the ramparts of Edinburgh Castle, the firing of the Mons Megs to mark midnight and a spectacular fireworks display from the sky above Scotland’s capital city
Amy said: “I couldn’t be more thrilled to be hosting Hogmanay for the first time and to celebrate Scotland’s most iconic night with viewers across the country.
“It’s an honour to be following some pretty impressive footsteps and taking on this gig. We’ve got an incredible line-up of talent joining us on the night to get the party started and make sure 2025 arrives in style.”
As is tradition, Skipinnish will lead a rendition of “Auld Lang Syne,” accompanied by Scottish jazz vocalist Georgia Cécile
Earlier in the evening, audiences can join comedian and broadcaster Des Clarke as he hosts the Not Quite End of Year Show on the BBC Scotland channel. Packed with music, laughter, and reflections on Scotland’s standout moments from 2024, Des will be joined by special guests to look back on the year.
Des Clarke said: “It’s such a joy to be part of Hogmanay on BBC Scotland. 2024 has been filled with so many incredible moments, and I can’t wait to look back on them with our guests.”
Steve Allen, Commissioning Executive at BBC Scotland added: “We’re delighted to have Amy and Des leading BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay celebrations as we say goodbye to 2024. Hogmanay is a special time for audiences in Scotland to come together and I know Amy and Des will host the perfect party as we welcome in 2025.
Viewers across Scotland are invited to join the recording of BBC Scotland’s Hogmanay show on December 8 . Filled with music, entertainment and tradition, audience tickets are available now on the BBC Shows and Tours website. Tickets will be allocated through a random ballot.