Scotland will host 27 organised firework displays on Thursday, November 5, as communities mark Bonfire Night with bonfires, family entertainment and fireworks.
November 5 commemorates the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot of 1605, when Guy Fawkes and a group of conspirators attempted to blow up the House of Parliament in London. Although the plan failed, the date has since become Bonfire Night, or Guy Fawkes night, with communities gathering to watch displays.
Safety advice from fire service
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to attend organised public displays rather than setting off fireworks themselves. The service said attending an organised event is safer and better for the environment.
Their advice states: "Our advice is always to attend an organised public firework display. It's safer and better for the environment." They added: "Where possible, attend an organised display. It is safer and will be far more impressive to look at."
Events across Scotland
In Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire, displays include Aberdeen's Beach Esplanade starting at 5.30pm, Longside Football Park at 6.15pm, and Peterhead's Famous Gadle Braes Bonfire at 7.30pm.
Perth and Kinross events include Perth's South Inch, Bridge of Allan's Strathallan Games Park, and Dollar's The Hive, with timings yet to be confirmed.
In Glasgow and the west, Dumbarton's Levengrove Park starts at 6.30pm with fireworks at 7.30pm, Kilwinning's McGavin Park has food and funfair from 4.30pm, and Giffnock's GHA Rugby Club is a ticketed event starting at 6pm with fireworks at 7.15pm.
Edinburgh and Lothians events include Sandys Community Centre and Magdalene Community Centre, both starting at 6pm with fireworks at 7.30pm, plus Currie's King George V Park, Falkirk's Callendar Park with a DJ, and Dalkeith's Mayfield Public Park.
Scottish Borders events include Innerleithen, Kelso's Springwood Park Showground, and Oxton's Heriot Field. Highlands and Islands displays include Dornoch Square, Glenfinnan's Games Field, Inverness's Bught Park, and several others.
The full list of displays is available from the original report, with timings varying by location.
