Edinburgh to host Scotland's biggest fireworks event with lasers, fairground rides, music and food

Held at the Royal Highland Centre and Showground at Ingliston, Fawkes Festival promises to create a safer alternative to individual family fireworks shows and will take place on Sunday, November 3.

With breathtaking pyrotechnics accompanied by entertainment from the likes of accalimed Scottish bagpipe band The Red Hot Chilli Pipers and sensational street theatre and LED drummers' troupe, Spark!, who magically transform the landscape with mysterious characters, the orginaisers say there’s something for everyone.

Sponsored by Taylor Wimpey, Fawkes Festival’s feel-good programme of entertainment will boast everything from fairground rides to food and drink, a roaring bonfire, sky trackers, lasers and more.

Geoff Crow, Director of GC Live, said: “We are thrilled to bring Scotland’s red hot Fawkes Festival to the Royal Highland Centre this year and look forward to welcoming over 15,000 visitors for an evening filled with delicious food and drinks, breathtaking performances and a spectacular fireworks display.”

Mr Crow added: “At GC Live we are committed to creating events which are both enjoyable and safe for all attendees. An organised and large-scale fireworks events such as Fawkes Festival, held under strict safety regulations, offers a very secure and enjoyable experience for all visitors at the fireworks event.

“With professional oversight, designated viewing areas, clear signs throughout the site, crowd management strategies and compliance with established guidelines, Fawkes Festival will ensure that the excitement of fireworks can be enjoyed responsibly and safely.”

Bori Sallaiova, Event Manager at the Royal Highland Centre, said: “It has been a privilege to plan and bring this exciting fireworks event to life in collaboration with the team at GC Live. We are very much looking forward to welcoming everyone to the Royal Highland Centre this November for Fawkes Festival.

“At the Royal Highland Centre we are committed to the safety and enjoyment of all attendees, we are excited to host Fawkes Festival which will be conducted under strict safety protocols and expert supervision, reducing the risks associated with private fireworks use. GC Live will ensure that guests can experience the excitement of a fireworks display in a secure setting.”

For more information on the Fawkes Festival and to book tickets, go to: www.fawkesfestival.com