New Years Eve in Scotland is notorious around here. In fact all my aussie and NZ workmates, and about 90% of OE'ers that I know in general were heading off to Scotland. So I decided to go and see what all the fuss was about, and catch up with Gaynor who lives in Edinburgh. Hognamay is a Street party, and to be honest that does sound a little odd to have in Scotland where it is ridiculously cold. I am still not convinced that it is the best idea ever. However armed with my party pack I was willing to don thermals, and head out into the cold for the party. I stayed with Gaynor at her flat, and was amazed and impressed to look outside and see green hill's in the distance! It made me
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