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00:00The burning of the clavy marks the start of the new year for the people of Birkhead,
00:05and is an old Scottish tradition that brings good luck and keeps bad spirits away for the year ahead.
00:11The tradition is over 1,000 years old, dating back to Pictish times,
00:16and it's a way to celebrate, protect the village and keep old tradition alive.
00:21While most of the world welcomes the new year on the 1st of January,
00:25brockers wait until January 11th to light up the night.
00:29The village is set to welcome thousands of visitors for this fiery festival.