This year, there will be many events and gatherings across the Capital to mark the event, also known as Guy Fawkes Night.
5. Redford Barracks bonfire
An organised bonfire and firework show for children, staged at Redford Barracks in Edinburgh in November 1968 Photo: Ian Porteous
6. The Pleasance
Guy Fawkes Night - A Bonfire in the Pleasance, 1950s. Photo: Ian Brand
7. Children at Redford Barracks
Children are kept safe behind a chain link fence at an organised bonfire and firework show staged at Redford Barracks in Edinburgh in November 1968 Photo: Ian Porteous
8. Guy Fawkes Night at Meadowbank
Andrew Fraser (left) and Stuart Robertson enjoy the fireworks display hosted by Edinburgh Leisure to mark Guy Fawkes Night at the Meadowbank Stadium in 2002. Photo: Andrew Stuart