Looking for fireworks displays near you? Check out our list

By Live Team

October 22 2022, 6:00 am

The beach will not host this years display. Image: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Thousands of people will turn out to see the sky lit up in spectacular colour at bonfire and fireworks displays this year in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, Moray and the Highlands & Islands.

Although some events were held last year, for many communities across the north and north-east this will be the first Bonfire Night since the pandemic.

Voluntary groups, including rotary clubs, round tables and community centres, have been working hard to bring the family-friendly events back, along with councils who are holding some of the biggest displays.

Here’s our list of the public firework displays near you in 2022.

If you know an event we’re missing, please e-mail livenews@ajl.co.uk

A fireworks display in Aberdeen, 2015 — The Aberdeen fireworks always draw in a crowd. Picture from 2015 display. Picture: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Aberdeen fireworks displays

Aberdeen City Council’s fireworks display will be held at the Beach Boulevard on November 5. Entertainment starts at 7pm, ahead of the fireworks at 8pm. Various roads will be closed in the area.

Aberdeenshire fireworks events

As is now a firm tradition, Ellon’s fireworks display will be held the week before November 5. Ellon Round Table‘s show will take place at Gordon Park on Saturday, October 29. Gates open at 5.30pm, the bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm and the display starts at 7.30pm.

Methlick fireworks display will take place on Sunday, October 30 at 6pm on French’s Field. Hot dogs and hot drinks, including mulled wine, will be available.

Oldmeldrum’s display will be at the Pleasure Park from 6.30pm on November 5.

A fireworks display in Aberdeenshire, 2018 — Ellon Round Table organise the town’s annual display at Gordon Park. This is the 2018 event. Picture: Scott Baxter/DC Thomson

Newtonhill Village Association’s popular display will be held at the Bettridge Centre on November 5. Entry by donation. Stalls from 6.30pm, fireworks at 7.30pm.

Rosehearty’s bonfire and fireworks display will take place at the caravan park on November 5. The bonfire will be lit at 6pm, with fireworks at 7pm.

Inverbervie fireworks will take place at the Caravan park at 6.30pm on November 5 and is free to attend.

St Cyrus’s Fire in the Field event will take place on November 5 at 6pm at the Scout Hut.

Buchanhaven SCIO fireworks display and bonfire in Peterhead will take place on November 5. It will be held at Buchanhaven harbour from 6pm.

A family watching a bonfire display in Banchory, 2018 — Banchory’s display in George V park always includes a roaring bonfire, like this one pictured in 2018. Picture: Kenny Elrick/DC Thomson

Banchory will be hosting a bonfire and fireworks display Saturday, November 5, at 6pm at King George V Park. Admission is free but donations are suggested.

Stonehaven bonfire and firework night will be held on November 6 at Mineralwell Park. Gates open at 6pm, fireworks from 7pm. Entry is £3 for adults and £1 for children.

Kintore’s fireworks display will be held at the Pleasure Park on November 6. The event runs from 6pm-8.30pm.

Tarves fireworks will be held at 6.30pm on Sunday, November 6 on the Glebe, behind the Youth Hall. Food and drink will be available and admission is free.

Aboyne’s bonfire and firework display will be held a week later, on November 12 at the village green. The bonfire will be lit at 5.30pm, fireworks at 7pm.

Argyll & Bute fireworks displays

Oban will be hosting a fireworks display at the Northern Lighthouse Pier from 7.30pm on November 5.

Lochgilpead’s display organised by Mid Argyll Round Table will be held at the Front Green on November 5.

A fireworks display above Inverness, 2021 — Inverness fireworks display illuminated the Inverness sky in 2021. Picture: Sandy McCook/DC Thomson

Highlands and Islands fireworks events

Thurso Rotary Club’s fireworks display will be held on October 29 at the Esplanade from 7pm. Donations welcome.

In Inverness, the main display will be at Bught Park – with up to 10,000 people expected. Gates open at 5pm on November 5, with fireworks ending just before 7pm. Admission is free.

Dornoch will be hosting a community Bonfire and fireworks display in Meadows Park at 7.30pm on November 5. Admission is free.

sparklers being used as entertainment at a display in Inverness, 2011 — As well as the fireworks, there’ll be plenty of entertainment at the bigger displays, like here in Bught Park in Inverness back in 2011. Picture: Gordon Lennox/DC Thomson

Glen Urquhart’s community bonfire will be lit at 6.30pm in Blairbeg Park, Drumnadrochit on November 5. A fireworks display will follow at 7pm.

Kirkwall and St Ola Community Council in partnership with the Rotary Club are organising a bonfire and fireworks display on November 5 at 7pm at the Peedie Sea in Kirkwall.

Stromness will be hosting its unusual bonfire night nicknamed “Pop Day” with the competition beginning at 6.30pm on November 5 and the bonfire lit by 7pm.

Elgin Rotary Club's display lit up the sky over Cooper Park in 2019 — Elgin Rotary Club’s display lit up the sky over Cooper Park in 2019. Picture: JasperImage

Moray fireworks displays

Portgordon will host its display near the harbour on Friday, October 28 at 7pm. Organisers have warned that if more volunteers do not come forward, 2022 will be their last display.

Elgin Rotary’s popular bonfire and fireworks display will be held in Cooper Park on November 5. Gates open at 5.30pm.

Inchberry will hold its bonfire and firework display at the North field by the hall on November 5 from 6.30pm, prompt.

Grant Park in Forres will be hosting a fireworks event on November 5 at 6.30pm.

While officials and fire safety chiefs would prefer people attend a public event for safety reasons, if you are planning to buy your own fireworks check out the latest regulations here.