Edinburgh retro: 12 old photos show Bonfire Night fun and fireworks in Edinburgh over the decades

By Gary Flockhart

Live Editor

Published 4th Nov 2024, 16:36 BST

Held annually on November 5 (remember, remember), Bonfire Night has been a key date in the calendar for generations.

This year, there will be many events and gatherings across the Edinburgh and the Lothians to mark the occasion, also known as Guy Fawkes Night.

We’ve trawled through the picture archives to bring you 12 memories of Bonfire Night in Edinburgh down the decades.

13. 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

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