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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

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Donald Anderson: Edinburgh deserves safer streets – community policing works

Police are keen for those who may have witnessed the attack in Little Bowden Recreation Ground, Scotland Road, to come forward.

Two teenagers charged after fireworks thrown on Halloween

Police Scotland's Operation Moonbeam is aimed at tackling firework-related crime and disorder around Halloween and Bonfire Night

Police tackle Halloween fireworks incidents in Lothian

A quantity of fireworks were recovered during a police operation in Wallyford

Teenager, 19, arrested after fireworks recovered during police raid

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

There was a significant reduction in last year’s violence during Bonfire Night in Edinburgh

Let's have Firework Control Zone covering whole city, says MP

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

Edinburgh Council confirms 14 firework control zones for Bonfire Night

A sign designating a firework control zone in Edinburgh

Exclusive Major increase in Edinburgh firework ban zones for Bonfire Night

Finlay Burns launched rockets and missiles at police lines and smashed up an unmarked police vehicle during a Bonfire Night riot in Edinburgh.

Teenager who hurled fireworks at police on Bonfire Night facing jail

Fireworks. Picture: Akil Mazumder/Pexels

Council agrees to motion calling for a ban on sale of loud fireworks

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

Many dogs are afraid of fireworks, but there are things that you can do to help - Animal News Agency

Animal charity calls for ban on public sale of fireworks

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
A teenager has been arrested and charged in connection with mobbing and rioting offences in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.
Callum McCormack

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

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

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Some of the firework safety films of the 70s, 80s and 90s are seared into the memory of those who watched them as children

Firework safety films that terrified children of the 70s, 80s and 90s

Fireworks can be frightening for your pets.

How to keep your pets safe and calm this Bonfire Night

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

Optometrists have urged everyone attending Bonfire Night celebrations to take extra care for their eye health around fireworks

Musselburgh optician issues warning over dangers of fireworks

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
With Bonfire Night just around the corner, I’ve been testing out ways to help my anxious cockapoo stay calm when the bangs begin – and these calming chews really do help.
Gareth Butterfield

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

Edinburgh Council condemned the "deplorable” attacks on emergency service workers and bus drivers across the city the last year

Two charged after fireworks recovered from West Lothian storage unit

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

Police recovered a significant amount of fireworks worth between £70,000 and £100,000 from a business premises in Schoolhouse Industrial Estate, West Lothian, on Wednesday, October 15

Fireworks worth around £100,000 recovered from West Lothian business

The festival was billed as a family friendly event, with fairground rides and marshmallow tastings

Major family fireworks show billed as 'largest in Scotland' cancelled

Held at Conifox Adventure Park, Kirkliston, on October 17,18, 24, 25 and 31 from 5pm - 8.30pm, the event is back with a bang this Halloween for Edinburgh’s Ultimate Halloween Fireworks Nights—a spooky evening packed with show-stopping fireworks, a flame-tastic fire performer, The Witches Labyrinth, Devilish Disco, Pumpkin Patch, Spooky Tree Maze and new for 2025 – a dazzling Laser Show and The Funhouse of Fear Maze!
For an extra charge you can also enjoy Taylor’s of Edinburgh Funfair, face painting and marshmallow toasting.
Your ticket Includes a show-stopping fireworks display at 7pm, and a flame-tastic fire performer at 5.30pm, 6.30pm and 7.30pm, as well as the Witches Labyrinth, the Funhouse of Fear Maze, the Spooky Tree Maze, a laser show, a devilish disco, access to a pumpkin patch and fearsome photo opportunities.
Tickets, costing £26.25 for kids and £17.85 for adults, available here: www.conifox.co.uk/events/halloween-fireworks-night/.

All the places you can see dazzling firework displays

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations will see a number of road closures and bus diversions in place

Firework Future looks bright without the bang - Lorna Slater

Pictures from the 'mayhem' on Bonfire Night 2024

Aldi becomes latest supermarket to ban firework sales

Asda has told Edinburgh South West MP Scott Arthur it will not sell fireworks at its Capital stores

Supermarket giant stops firework sales after MP threatens protest

Wet Leg are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay 2025.

Wet Leg set to headline Hogmanay as programme of events announced

The bans will run from October 31 to November 9

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

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

Nine areas to have fireworks bans brought in for Bonfire Night

Helicopter footage from Police Scotland shows youths throwing fireworks and other projectiles during public disorder in Edinburgh last year

‘Lawless’ youths urged to consider futures after teenager jailed

A mother was having a picnic with her baby in Princes Street Gardens when she said a firework was 'launched' at them.

Mother's 'complete shock' as baby almost hit by firework in park

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

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

McVities lit up a series of London landmarks

London's landmarks lit up - with images of chocolate biscuits

Citywide firework control zone ruled out by council

Police in Edinburgh have made eight further arrests following the Bonfire Night riots in Edinburgh.

Councillors delay consultation for a city-wide fireworks ban

Zen Vape and Smoke Supplies, at the Houston Industrial Estate in Livingston, was targeted by thieves on New Year's Eve.

West Lothian shop offers cash reward for information after break-in

Dogs Trust is the UK’s largest dog welfare charity and normally cares for around 14,000 dogs across its network of 21 rehoming centres in the UK and one in Dublin.

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Zoo asks locals to avoid using fireworks after baby red panda death

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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

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