Riot police were blasted with petrol bombs and fireworks in a clash with 100 youths on Bonfire Night.
17.10.2023 - 15:55 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Halloween is just days away, but we are already looking ahead to the next holiday: Bonfire Night.
Villages, towns, and cities across Scotland will be hosting bonfire and fireworks events this November, with people coming together to watch spectacular displays of colour. While many of these are sticking to the classics, with simple bonfires and fireworks, others are playing host to fairgrounds where you can enjoy rides and chow down on some tasty snacks.
No matter where you are in Scotland, from Glasgow to Stirling to Orkney, there is bound to be an official display somewhere near you. The Daily Record has rounded up some of these that are definitely worth checking out.
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Read on for a summary of some of the Firework Night and Bonfire Night events being held this year across Scotland.
Meanwhile, a full breakdown of all of the organised firework and bonfire events can be found on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website.
Those in Glasgow will be treated to an all-day extravaganza at Glasgow Fort with the Glasgow North East Fireworks Festival.
Starting from 11am and running all throughout the day and evening, highlights of the free-to-attend event include a performance from legendary R&B group The Drifters and Motown, a live wrestling show, and of course the firework display at 7pm.
When: 11am-10pm, November 5
Where: Glasgow Fort
More information can be found on the Glasgow Fort website.
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Before the fireworks display — which will be set to music — kicks off at 7.30pm, there will be a charity fire walk starting
Riot police were blasted with petrol bombs and fireworks in a clash with 100 youths on Bonfire Night.
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