All outdoor events have been scrapped, including the street party, fireworks and concert in Princes Street Gardens.

The outdoor Hogmanay festivities were called off in Scotland’s capital as forecasters warned of rain, strong winds and snow across Britain.

Tourists disappointed as Edinburgh’s Hogmanay street party and fireworks axed - Some of those who had already travelled to the Scottish capital said the weather conditions are not as bad as feared.

Disruption continues at Gatwick Airport for a fourth day as thick fog causes flight cancellations and delays during the airport’s busy holiday period. A spokesperson for the airport has confirmed that air restrictions will be kept in place because of low visibility in airfields affected by fog.

The Met Office has weather warnings in place for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland between now and 2 January.

Edinburgh’s iconic outdoor New Year’s Eve celebrations have been cancelled by organisers as severe weather sweeps across Scotland. The Street Party, Concert in the Gardens and the Midnight Fireworks from Edinburgh Castle – which are all part of the city’s annual Hogmanay celebrations – have been called off in the face of strong winds and heavy rain.

Tourists disappointed by the cancellation of Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations have questioned why the event was called off after bad weather failed to materilaise.

Edinburgh's New Year "Hogmanay" celebrations, where tens of thousands of revellers gather in the Scottish capital for street parties and fireworks, have been cancelled due to bad weather, organisers said on Monday.

The Edinburgh New Year's Eve event - which usually draws crowds of 60,000 - said the ongoing high winds barrelling through Scotland have forced the decision, citing public safety concerns