Bonfire Night

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Police condemn 'shameful' incidents after officers attacked

Thursday th November 2026 Hundreds of officers are deployed over Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Oxgangs Drive in the City has seen the most activity this year where bins have been set on fire, fireworks have been set of towards houses aswell as Police officer and Fire services

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

Police vow to bring Bonfire Night yobs to justice

Thursday th November 2026 Hundreds of officers are deployed over Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Oxgangs Drive in the City has seen the most activity this year where bins have been set on fire, fireworks have been set of towards houses aswell as Police officer and Fire services

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

'I want to move my family out of Oxgangs after Bonfire Night chaos'

City of Edinburgh Council leader Jane Meagher and Chief Superintendent David Robertson speaking to the media outside Fettes police station in Edinburgh (Danyel VanReenen/PA)

Bonfire Night thugs will be 'brought to justice', says council leader

Thursday th November 2026 Hundreds of officers are deployed over Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Police officers remain in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

'The same circus every year': Readers react to Bonfire Night chaos

Hundreds of police officers were deployed across Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Oxgangs Drive in the City has seen the most activity this year where bins have been set on fire, fireworks have been set of towards houses aswell as Police officer and Fire services

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

7 arrests in major police operation on Bonfire Night

Police are stationed in Niddrie, which in previous years has been a hotspot for Bonfire Night disorder.

How Bonfire Night unfolded in Capital as fireworks launched at police

It's fireworks season in Scotland.

Fireworks worth thousands seized by police in Edinburgh city centre

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock as 2024 is ushered in with the Hogmanay street party (Jane Barlow/PA)

Every Bonfire Night firework display across Edinburgh and Lothians

City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that there will be 14 firework control zone in this city for Bonfire Night this year.

Capital asthma sufferer facing 'time of dread' ahead of Bonfire Night

Lothian Buses has said without a bus gate it will not divert its No 31 service into West Craigs

Measures to protect bus drivers ramped up during 'peak' disorder

Monday 3rd November 2025 - EDINBURGH, Firework Control Zone signage in Craigmillar and Niddrie area

FCZs came into force in Edinburgh in nine areas of the city on October 31 and they will be in place until November 9.

They cover Balerno, Calton Hill, Corstorphine, Gracemount, Longstone, Moredun, Niddrie, Seafield and Sighthill.

Explainer Everything you need to know about firework control zones for 2026

A walker enjoys the view from the top of the Blackford Hill in May 2012.

Edinburgh hill named among UK's best viewpoints for Bonfire Night

Operation Moonbeam, a dedicated police task force tackling Bonfire Night and firework disorder, has been launched for 2026.

Police warn Bonfire Night yobs will be caught after previous incidents

Teenager sent to jail over violent Bonfire Night riot in Edinburgh

External view of Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh teens who threw bricks and fireworks at police spared jail
A police officer was left permanently scarred and had to receive therapy after the ordeal
Alexander Lawrie

A new report reveals rising antisocial behaviour on Lothian services, even as Bonfire Night 2025 saw significantly less violence than in previous years.

Rise in antisocial behaviour on Edinburgh's Lothian network

Finlay Burns admitted involvement in Bonfire Night disorder in 2024

Man sentenced to 16 months detention over 2024 Bonfire Night disorder

Pictures from the 'mayhem' on Bonfire Night 2024

How youth summit helped prevent Bonfire Night mayhem

Lewis Forbes was a member of a 30-strong masked mob that launched fireworks, set fires in the road and trashed a parked car in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh in 2024.

Man who handed out fireworks during Bonfire Night riot jailed

Police officers standing guard in Niddrie, Edinburgh on Bonfire Night 2025

Man arrested in Liverpool over illegal fireworks in Capital

Image issued by Police Scotland of fireworks being let off near police officers in Sighthill Park, Edinburgh on Wednesday night. Fireworks were thrown at emergency services vehicles and one person was injured after a firework hit a car on November 5, however police said there was a "notable" reduction in Bonfire Night disorder overall

Teenager arrested and charged with Bonfire Night mobbing and rioting

Police officers standing gurd in Niddrie, Edinburgh

'I reported on Bonfire Night chaos last year and 2025 brought change'

To date, 25 Dispersal Orders were issued in Edinburgh

13 pictures from Bonfire Night as emergency services celebrate success

There's a heavy police presence in Niddrie

Emergency services brace for Bonfire Night 2025 - live updates

Lothian Buses pay ’attention to accessibility’

Anti-social behaviour causes Bonfire Night bus service diversions

Council leader Jane Meagher

‘Let's remember Bonfire Night for the right reasons this year’
Edinburgh’s council leader is urging residents to stay safe tonight by attending organised displays and following safety advice.
Neil Johnstone

Police officers in Edinburgh will have stop and search powers across several areas in the city from 3pm on Wednesday, November 5

Police given stop and search powers to prevent Bonfire Night violence

At-home bonfires can accidentally kill hedgehogs, while noisy fireworks displays can disturb birds

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Enjoy Bonfire Night by going to one of these 5 organised displays

The option of firework control zones comes after two years of serious trouble in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night

Youths dispersed by police after 'fireworks set off' despite ban

Ash Regan was Community Safety Minister and got the fireworks legislation onto the statute book

Ash Regan challenges John Swinney over fireworks licensing scheme

An image from Bonfire Night in Edinburgh in 2024

Police seize 1 tonne of fireworks intended for Bonfire Night disorder

Poor little Rupert just wants the ground to swallow him up when the fireworks start - but calming chews seem to help

Best calming chews to help dogs through fireworks season

Full list of ‘dispersal zones’ ahead of Bonfire Night period

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There have been serious Bonfire Night incidents in recent years. This was Niddrie in 2022.

All major stores in Edinburgh South promise not to sell fireworks

Scenes from Niddrie on November 5, 2023

Residents not convinced firework ban will help make a difference

Pictures from the 'mayhem' on Bonfire Night 2024

Aldi becomes latest supermarket to ban firework sales

The bans will run from October 31 to November 9

Zoo 'grateful' as firework bans expanded after red panda deaths

Jordan McMillan, 24, provided explosive projectiles that were then thrown at police and members of the public

Jail warning to man who supplied fireworks to attack police and public

Edinburgh Sheriff Court, where the case was heard. Picture: NationalWorld

24-year-old man convicted for involvement in Bonfire Night disorder

Stores urged to stop selling fireworks after Bonfire Night 'mayhem'

The Edinburgh Council leader condemned the "deplorable” attacks on emergency service workers and bus drivers across the city over the last week

More arrests made following Bonfire Night disorder

Rioting youths threw fireworks and petrol bombs during a night of mayhem in Niddrie on Bonfire Night. Police officers in riot gear rushed to the Niddrie area of Edinburgh after reports of large groups of young people lobbing fireworks at vehicles and property. Officers formed a line using riot shields as youths launched fireworks and petrol bombs at their feet.

Teenager facing jail after hurling fireworks at police and public

Police share CCTV image of man after Bonfire Night incident

Edinburgh Police say the men pictured may be able to assist with enquiries into an incident on Tuesday, November 5 in Captains Road

Police share CCTV images of two men following Bonfire Night incident

East Lothian police pledge to tackle anti social behaviour by youths

Helicopter footage from Police Scotland's Air Support Unit show gangs of Edinburgh youths throwing fireworks and other projectiles

Police thank public for assisting Bonfire Night appeal as 32 arrested

Fireworks exploding over Edinburgh Castle

4 ways to stop firework trouble in Edinburgh - according to readers

Four more arrests following Bonfire Night fireworks disorder

Vets say baby red panda likely died from stress caused by fireworks

Gregor Poynton says recent incidents involving fireworks have caused distress in communities.

MP urges Firework Control Zones after spike in anti-social behaviour

Calls for “complete rethink” on sentencing thugs who attacked police

Three people have been charged in connection with offences that took place in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.

Boy, 13, and two men charged following Bonfire Night disorder

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