Dance act Groove Armada will bring in the new year as headliners of Edinburgh's massive Hogmanay street party, under a "canopy of lasers".
The duo are promising a spectacular mix of music, light and fireworks as more than 100,000 revellers gather in the capital for the party on "the world's largest open-air dance floor".
They lead this year's celebrations and will be joined by Paolo Nutini at the Concert in the Gardens on December 31. The Paisley-born pop star will be the first act to perform at the Hogmanay parties in both Edinburgh and Glasgow.
First Minister Alex Salmond welcomed the news: "Groove Armada are one of my favourite acts but the Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has kind of a thing for Paolo Nutini and that should keep him on his toes as he goes from Edinburgh to Glasgow on Hogmanay."
Performers at this year's street party, which will have four live stages, include Glasgow band Glasvegas, electropop group Hot Chip and indie favourites Belle and Sebastian.
Pete Irvine, creative director of this year's event, said the lasers would make the event seem "like a space station in the gardens".
He said: "With the best emerging and established music acts and exciting new events, we've added a new dimension to the event that brings an explosive mix of energetic music and arts.
"Undoubtedly, to see the best bands and be part of one of the world's best parties, there really is no better place to be than Edinburgh."
Groove Armada's Andy Cato added: "What appeals to me about Edinburgh's Hogmanay is that it is the most famous celebration of that type in the world.
"I've never been to it and I want to be there."
This year's celebrations, which stretch over four days from December 29 to January 1, include time-honoured events as well as a host of new elements including The Dancin', a free show which will celebrate dance in all its forms.
Revellers will also be taking part in what is hoped will be the largest rendition of Auld Lang Syne Passes for the street party will cost £10.
