Fireworks

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock during the street party for Hogmanay New Year celebrations in Edinburgh. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Hogmanay organisers issue statement over pressure to end fireworks

Edinburgh has been staging an official Hogmanay festival since 1993. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Hogmanay chief says format for Edinburgh's celebrations must be kept

The Christmas market at Princes Street Gardens in Edinburgh after all outdoor events including the street party and fireworks display planned for the city's Hogmanay celebrations were cancelled due to bad weather.

Hogmanay revellers told to avoid Edinburgh city centre

Dogs and fireworks don't mix.

Dogs and Fireworks: Protect your pets - and signs they are stressed

Victoria Street at Hogmanay

I believe that nothing good happens after midnight, even at Hogmanay Gaby Soutar

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Fireworks displays can be beautiful, but they also terrify some animals to death (Picture: Lam Yik Fei)

Why fireworks laws must change after death of Roxie the red panda cub Christine Jardine

Disorder in Niddrie on November 5 this year

Teens arrested over Bonfire Night disturbance in Edinburgh

Edinburgh Zoo has blamed fireworks for the death of a baby red panda

Fireworks blamed for death of Edinburgh Zoo's baby red panda

Aerial footage captured on Bonfire Night

Watch: Helicopter footage shows youths throwing fireworks at police

Fire crews report being attacked on Bonfire night 'from missiles and fireworks'

Fire crews report being attacked on Bonfire night

First Minister John Swinney

Swinney says firework controls 'working' despite scenes of disorder

Watch: Gangs of youths attack police with bricks and fireworks

Drone footage of riots in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on November 5 last year

Fireworks and bricks thrown at police across Bonfire Night 'disorder'

Drone footage of riots in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on November 5 last year. Picture: Press Association.

Road closed as police brace for more Bonfire Night rioting

Some dogs don't mind the noise of fireworks - but for others it can be a traumatic experience.

Watch: RSPCA give advice on keeping pets safe during fireworks

The Scottish Greens want a ban on private sales

'Dangerous time': Call to ban private sale of fireworks in Scotland

Bonfire Night is celebrated with firework displays across the UK.

Bonfire Night: Firework safety tips for kids

Person taking photo of a firework display. Photo: ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP via Getty Images

How to take better firework photos with your phone on Bonfire Night

The disorder saw in Edinburgh saw police vehicles attacked with fireworks and other projectiles, including bricks

Edinburgh rioters must face same tough justice as far-right thugs Scotsman comment

A scene in Niddrie last night

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7 brilliant tips to enjoy Bonfire Night on a budget

Some dogs don't mind fireworks - but they are very much in the minority.

9 expert tips on helping your adorable dog negotiate bonfire night

Dog Merry destroyed the £2,000 wedding dress. Picture: Jade Fellburn/SWNS

Scottish woman's £2k wedding dress destroyed by her 'traumatised' dog

Sky announced Bonfire Night channel to calm dogs. Photo: Sky

Pop-up TV channel to calm dogs during Bonfire Night announced

In Scotland there are laws governing the use of fireworks.

Fireworks Law in Scotland: When you can set them off and control zones

Bonfire night can be a testing time for pups - and their owners.

Dogs and Bonfire Night: Act in October to densensitise your pet

Bonfire Night is now just a few weeks away

Aldi stores will be stocking fireworks next week, with prices from 99p

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The 4 zones set to ban fireworks in one Scottish city on Bonfire Night

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

Sam Fender at Boardmasters 2024

Sam Fender warms crowd with powerful performance at Boardmasters

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Chinese New Year - or Lunar New Year as its also known - is coming up. Image: Getty

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New Year can be an anxious time for pups.

How to keep your puppy safe and happy during New Year fireworks

Many people now feel that the health and noise nuisance dangers of fireworks outweigh the pleasure

Scotsman Letters: Isn’t it time we stopped having firework displays?

Rangers fans light up the Bob Shankly stand with pyrotechnics during a cinch Premiership match between Dundee FC and Rangers at The Scot Foam Stadium at Dens Park on Wednesday. (Photo by Ross Parker / SNS Group)

We need firework control laws that go with a bang - not a whimper

Some dogs don't mind the noise of fireworks - but for others it can be a traumatic experience.

5 easy ways to help your dog cope with fireworks on November 5

Aberdeen City Council will host their annual fireworks display at the beach. Image: panalot/Adobe Stock

Bonfire Night: Everywhere in Scotland to see fireworks

Exclusive Edinburgh’s events and festivals urged to use drones and ‘low noise’ fireworks

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Katy Perry at the coronation of King Charles III

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The walrus (photoL Stuart Ford)

‘Some members of public’ criticised for Thor the Walrus conduct

A walrus called Thor was spotted having a rest at Scarborough Harbour ahead of the New Year

Walrus pays a visit to Scarborough harbour en route to the Arctic

There are a few hazards you should look out for while being out-and-about with your dog this autumn.

The hazards to look out for while walking your adorable dog this autumn

There will be no fireworks to end the Festival this year

Edinburgh Festival fireworks display will not take place this year

Team Scotland enter the stadium

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“Substantial changes” are needed to legislation which aims to restrict the sale of fireworks, a parliamentary committee has said.

Substantial changes required on proposals to restrict firework sales

Should fireworks be banned? MP calls for ban as petition reaches 300k signatures

SGN engineers have put an exclusion zone in place at Lye Brae between Carbrain and Kildrum, Cumbernauld, where there is a significant gas leak.

Significant gas leak in Cumbernauld leads to fireworks ban

Bonfire Night 2021: Where can I buy fireworks in Scotland? Firework display rules, laws and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night (Image credit: Getty Images/pixabay/Canva Pro)

Firework display rules, laws and how to stay safe on Bonfire Night

Should Edinburgh stop sending tons of explosives into the air? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Readers' Letters: It’s time for fireworks to go out with a bang

The new restrictions would make organised displays like this in Edinburgh one of the only ways to see fireworks.

Carrying fireworks in Scotland could become criminal offence

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Thousands of people usually gather in Scotland's cities on Bonfire Night to witness the fireworks displays (Shutterstock)

What events will go ahead in Scotland on Bonfire Night 2020?

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