Designer Magazine photographer Karen McBride has been snapping the Scissor Sisters on tour since the Manchester Academy 3 show in February 2004. It's been a world-wind trip which has seen her snap the New York sensations in London, Birmingham, Liverpool, Blackpool, Doncaster and Manchester . So when she was asked by the band to cover the Hogmanay gig at Edinburgh Castle she jumped at the chance. Here are the results

Words: Alex McCann
Photos: Karen McBride www.karenmcbride.com