Skies across the country will be lit up in dazzling colours tonight.
11:02, 05 Nov 2025
We have rounded up some of the biggest free-to-attend fireworks displays in Scotland on November 5(Image: Duncan Milne / Getty Images)
Today is November 5, which means tonight Scots all over the country will be celebrating Bonfire Night. Also known as Fireworks Night, the annual celebration is centred around spectacular bonfires and dazzling fireworks displays.
There are many Bonfire Night events taking place across Scotland on Wednesday. No matter where in the country you live, you are unlikely to be too far from a bonfire or fireworks display.
The Daily Record has rounded up some of the best free Bonfire Night events you can attend in Scotland tonight. From Aberdeen to Inverness, some of the country’s biggest cities will be hosting celebrations.
Read on for a summary of some of the best free Bonfire Night and fireworks displays taking place across Scotland on November 5. The full list of all of the Fireworks Night events in the country can be found on the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service website.
Aberdeen Fireworks 2025
Aberdeen Fireworks(Image: Natalie Hood / Getty Images)
The yearly free fireworks event in the Granite City returns tonight, when it will set the night sky over the Port of Aberdeen’s North Pier ablaze with bright colours. Onlookers can watch the action unfold from the southern end of Aberdeen’s Esplanade.
Kicking off the city’s Winter Festival, the display will start at 7.30pm and last approximately 20 minutes. There will be Park and Ride buses at Bridge of Don, Kingswells, and The Aberdeen Altens Hotel, while the drop-off and return pick-up point at the beach is situated on Wellington Street.
More information can be found on the Aberdeen City Council website.
Kilwinning Fireworks in the Park
Kilwinning in North Ayrshire will be hosting a community Bonfire Night on November 5 at McGavin Park. There will be a short family fireworks display at 6pm, with less noise and fewer bangs, followed by a full display at 7.30pm.
Although the event is free to attend, donations are encouraged. According to organisers, a “very reasonable” £12 is the suggested donation for a family.
More information can be found on the Facebook event.
Perth Round Table Bonfire Night
Perth Bonfire Night(Image: Jan Hay)
Elsewhere, Perth’s South Inch Park will also be the site of a spectacular free Bonfire Night event on Wednesday evening. Families should try and get down early, as there will be a funfair from 4.30pm onwards.
The real action will kick off at 7pm, with the lighting of the bonfire, while the fireworks display is set to begin half an hour later. Although the Perth Round Table Bonfire Night is free to attend, donations are encouraged—with the money going towards various local causes.
More information can be found on the Facebook event.
Inverness Bonfire and Fireworks display 2025
The free-to-attend Civic Bonfire and Fireworks display will be held tonight at Inverness’s Bught Park, with a catering village opening at 5pm. A variety of hot food stalls will be located at the park, perfect to warm you up.
Meanwhile, the lighting of the bonfire will take place at 6pm. A 20-minute musical fireworks display staged by the award-winning Fireworx Scotland team will follow at around 7pm.
More information can be found on the Highland Council website.
