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Towards the end of every year, thousands of people head north of the border at a time when the days are bewilderingly short and the weather, at best, unpredictable. The reason? Hogmanay. James Naughtie investigates the history and traditions behind this peculiarly Scottish celebration. Producer: Caroline Barbour First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in 2003.
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