The image of people swinging fireballs around them in the air is quite striking.
There are high tech pyrotechnics to be found at Stonehaven Fireballs Hogmanay Festival in Scotland, just man and fire.
The "annual procession keeping an ancient custom alive, where 45 participants swing blazing balls of fire above their heads. They finish off by throwing the fireballs into the sea at the harbour" starts at 6 pm on 31 December 31, 2011 and ends at 1:00 am on January 1, 2012.
Scottish journalist Joanna McAlpine shared her impressions on last year's event.
Sound of bagpipes resonated with my Celtic roots.
Playing with fire, New Year's Eve in Scotland.