The Burning of the Clavie is a much-loved local tradition, but calls for modernisation are being given short shrift. On January 11th each year residents of Burghead, a small fishing town on the ...

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People living in Moray have finally celebrated the New Year - 11 days late – with the traditional ‘burning of the Clavie’. Every year the people of Burghead mark the New Year twice ...

But perhaps the most unique of all is the Hogmanay tradition in Burghead, where the village honors an older calendar by celebrating the new year on January 11, called the Burning of the Clavie.

EACH year on January 11, the Clavie King and his creosote-drenched crewman carry a burning barrel through the narrow streets of Burghead in Moray.

It is a popular summer destination, but is also well worth visiting in January for the yearly Burning of the Clavie festival. Taking place on January 11, the unique fire festival is Burghead's way ...