Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot, And auld lang syne! For auld lang syne, my jo, For auld lang syne, We'll tak a cup o' kindness ...

Scotland's most famous connection with Europe was the Auld Alliance with France ... with most commoners drinking whisky or beer, but it seems to have been popular with everyone for Hogmanay ...