Portmahomack - Hogmanay Success

 

     While Edinburgh failed and Glasgow buckled due to high winds, Portmahomack successfully completed its Hogmanay festivities.
     After a very wet and windy day, the rain lifted in the late evening. Buffeted by strong winds, the folk gathered at the war memorial for a short celebration of hope by Rev. John MacLeod. Then followed the torchlight procession along the front to the fountain. The parade was led by pipers Martin and Ross Fraser. The wind was so strong that most of the lanterns were extinguished but several enterprising souls managed to keep theirs going to the fountain.

     The strong wind made the night very clear and blew the smoke from the brazier up Castle Street like fine spray. Then the count down, the cheers, exchanged wishes and celebratory drams.

     Then the spectacle of fireworks across the water from Tain, Dornoch, Golspie and several places further afield. Complementary soup and sausage rolls were served and finally Portmahomack fireworks were deployed. The wind was so strong that people were wondering if they were still in the Port by the time they exploded.

     The wind eventually began to take its toll on the revelers. As folk started to drift off to continue celebrations indoors, the rain closed in bringing things to a close.

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