Edinburgh Bonfire Night: 12 nostalgic pictures of Edinburgh from the 1950s, 1960s and noughties
Held annually on November 5, Bonfire Night has been a key date in the Scottish calendar for generations – and this year it’s back with a bang after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic.
This year, there will be many events taking place across the Capital to mark the event, also known as Guy Fawkes Night.
Edinburgh City Council has confirmed that they won’t be running any Bonfire Night events this year, but several communities are looking to run their own displays. So, fear not, we have details of exactly where you can see fireworks in Edinburgh. The whole shebang is laid out here.
We’ve had a dig through the archives to bring you 12 nostalgic memories of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh down the years.
We’ve had a dig through the archives to bring you 12 nostalgic memories of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh down the years.
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. 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
7. Children's bonfire
Canaan Lodge Children's bonfire and fireworks for Guy Fawkes Day, 1950s.
Photo: Unknown
8. Kids with sparklers
Guy Fawkes Night - Fireworks - 2 year old Graham Chaney and brother Douglas with their sparklers, Edinburgh.
Photo: Unknown