According to Police Scotland: “It will be an offence for any unmanned aircraft to fly below 2,000ft above sea level within one nautical mile of Edinburgh Castle.”
Drones will be banned from Edinburgh city centre. (Image: Getty Images)
Restrictions include the use of drones, and covers all of Edinburgh’s Old Town, as well as the West End and Haymarket neighborhoods, Calton Hill, and some of Holyrood Park.
Police Scotland added: “As part of the policing operation for Edinburgh Hogmanay Festival a temporary airspace restriction will be in place covering the city centre between 6pm on Wednesday, 31 December, 2025, and 2am on Thursday, 1 January, 2026.
“Drone Pilots are encouraged to check NOTAM information and Drone Safety Map before flying.”
A series of events will be held on New Year’s Eve across Edinburgh city centre.
The Concert in the Gardens is set to begin at 8pm with Lucia & The Best Boys, followed by Hamish Hawk at 10pm.
Headliners Wet Leg will play their first set at 11.10pm.
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Following the firework display at midnight, the band will return to the stage and play until 1am.
Tickets start at £73.
Meanwhile, the city’s renowned Hogmanay Street Party will be taking place along Princes Street featuring “DJ’s, Giant Screens, International Street Theatre, Pipers, Drummers and funfair attractions”.
Tickets for the street party, which also starts at 8pm, begin at £33.