Where to go to watch an organised fireworks display in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire with list of times and park and ride bus timetables:

2009

Aberdeen Fireworks

If you would like your organised bonfire night or firework display listed on aboutaberdeen.com for free or have a photo of an Aberdeen bonfire night that I may use on this page then please contact me.

Aboutaberdeen encourage you to support the organised bonfire events and displays in Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire which are professionally run and much safer than running your own bonfire or firework display.

During the Aberdeen City fireworks display 2009 on Thursday 5 November there will be a firewalk in aid of the charity CLIC Sargent, the children's cancer charity. This firewalk will take place at the Queens Link and volunteers are needed to walk across the hot coals.

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More yearly events in Aberdeen.

The Bonfire Firework Night In Aberdeen and Displays 2010 will be updated soon.

Banchory Firework Night

The 2008 Banchory firework night will take place on Saturday 1 November from 6:30pm when the bonfire will be lit. The fireworks display starts at 7:30pm. Hot dogs will be on sale from 6:30pm from the Round Table and other food and drink stalls are available on the night. The Banchory firework night is a free event though donations to the Round Table charity are welcome. This money is distributed to local charities around the North East of Scotland. The Round Table also sell a selection of glow in the dark novelties for the children and young at heart adults to enjoy. Members of the Round Table are readily recognisable with their Round Table tabards and should not be confused with street traders in the car parks whose profits are not donated to charity and whose prices may not be as reasonable as the Round Table.

The above bonfire night photo at Banchory was taken by Paul Barlow and used with kind permission of banchorybonfire.com

The Banchory firework night is one of the most popular fireworks nights in Aberdeenshire. The 2007 bonfire and fireworks display had over 8000 visitors. Safety patrols will attend the event and visitors are asked to take their advice and to respect the barricades. Other safety features at the King George V Park include sand pits for the safe disposal of hand held sparklers, flood lighting in special areas and a public address system for safety announcements. The Banchory firework night ends at 10:30pm. The bonfire will be put out by the Fire and Rescue Service with a clean up by the Round Table. For more information please visit the official Banchory Bonfire website at www.banchorybonfire.com

Aberdeen Beach Bonfire Night

The Aberdeen beach bonfire night celebrations take place on Wednesday 5 November with entertainment at the Queen's Links starting at 7pm.

Guy Competition

1 November 2008 - Marykirk Village Hall Guy Competition from 10am to 4pm. Get your guy trail map which takes you to Napier Place, Kirktonhill Road and the Football Pitch and vote for your favourite Guy from 10:00am. Tea, Coffee, Cake’s and Harvest Soup will be available. There will also be Car Boot sale inside the Hall. To enter your Guy or reserve a Car Boot Table phone Stacy on (01674) 840 134 or email sandaclarkATaol.com Guys £5 entry fee, Tables £7 each. Prize for The Best Guy. All proceeds go to refurbishment of the Marykirk Village Hall!

2007

Aberdeen City Council will run a 20 minute free fireworks display at the Aberdeen beach. The fireworks start at 8pm on the 5 November 2007 and there will be family focused entertainment from 7pm at the Queen's Links. Visitors to the Aberdeen fireworks display are strongly encouraged to take public transport and to either leave their car at home or at a park and ride. Buses will run more frequently at the park and rides at the AECC, Calder Park and Kingswells. In addition for the 2007 bonfire night fireworks display at Aberdeen beach there will be dial a bus services from areas such as Torry, Kincorth and Cove.

There will be toilets and catering at the Aberdeen beach and the 2007 fireworks display for Aberdeen is being run by Fireworx Scotland from Inverurie. Fireworx Scotland will be setting off the fireworks from the lower beach promenade area.

A special feature for the 2007 Aberdeen beach bonfire night is a fire walk by Macmillan Cancer Support. This fundraising firewalk will take place from 7pm and finish just before the firework display at 8pm

Please note that road closures from 7pm until 9:30pm will take place around the Beach Boulevard area and these include parts of Links Road, Urquhart Road and Accommodation Road. There will be disabled parking for blue badge holders at Urquhart Road.

Banff Fireworks and Bonfire Night

The Banff fireworks and bonfire night display 2007 takes place on Saturday 3 November 2007. The Banff bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm and the Banff firework display starts at 7pm. The Banff fireworks and bonfire night is organised and run by members of the Round Table.

Buchanhaven Fireworks and Bonfire Night

The first Buchanhaven fireworks and bonfire night will take place on Monday 5 November 2007 at 7pm. The Buchanhaven firework display is free though please do consider leaving a donation. Half of the proceeds of donations will go to charity whilst the other 50% will enable the Buchanhaven fireworks to take place in 2008.

Materials for the bonfire on the beach at Buchanhaven were donated by local firm Strachans and Marine Co.

King George V Park Banchory Bonfire Firework Display

The King George V Park in Banchory bonfire firework display starts at 6:30pm on Saturday 3 November 2007.

Methlick Fireworks and Bonfire Night

The Methlick fireworks and bonfire night display starts at 6:30pm on Saturday 3 November 2007 on Ellon Road.

Newtonhill Fireworks and Bonfire Night

The Newtonhill fireworks and bonfire night display 2007 takes place on Sunday 4 November 2007 at the Bettridge Centre. The Newtonhill bonfire will be lit at 7pm and the Newtonhill firework display starts at ?pm.

Stonehaven Fireworks and Bonfire Night

The Stonehaven fireworks and bonfire night display 2007 takes place on Sunday 4 November 2007 at the Mineralwell Park. The Banff bonfire will be lit at 6:45pm and the Stonehaven firework display starts at ?pm. It is run and organised by the Stonehaven and District Round Table.

Thainstone Fireworks and Bonfire Night

The Thainstone fireworks and bonfire night display starts at 6:30pm on Saturday 3 November 2007.

Alford Fireworks and Bonfire Night

I think the Alford fireworks and bonfire night display 2007 takes place on Saturday 3 November 2007 at the cricket ground. Confirmed information to follow.

Peterhead Fireworks and Bonfire Night

I think the Peterhead fireworks and bonfire night display 2007 takes place on Saturday 3 November 2007. Confirmed information to follow.

In 2007 Aberdeenshire Council introduced sting operations to cut down on shopkeepers that sell fireworks to underage shoppers. Sixteen year old mystery shoppers will try to purchase fireworks from shops across Aberdeenshire. The aim of these test shopper fireworks is to cut down on the problems each bonfire night and the weeks before and after such as noise of fireworks like bangers by children. The fireworks test purchasing campaign was approved by the Scottish Courts in 2005 under tight legislation due to the test shoppers having to be teenagers. Since then three people in Aberdeenshire have been charged with offences related to selling fireworks to people aged under 18 years.

Shops that sell fireworks in Aberdeen city and Aberdeenshire have been sent information about the law relating to fireworks and the legal sale of fireworks and the correct storage of fireworks. Inspections by the council's consumer protection service will be increased in the weeks leading up to fireworks night and during November. Officers will inspect the stores selling fireworks to ensure legislation is being adhered such as prominently displaying signs and legal notices and that any fireworks sold do not exceed 120 decibels. The officers will be particularly focusing on the Banff and Buchan area because of problems in previous years. Aberdeen City Council and Grampian Police will also be focusing on reducing problems and crimes caused by fireworks and the sale of fireworks. This will include an increase in police patrols during the peak of the bonfire season.

2006

Aberdeen Beach Fireworks Display

Aberdeen City Council celebrate Guy Fawkes night with an organised fireworks display and bonfire night celebration on Sunday the 5 November from 7pm. The firework display will last about 20 minutes from the Queen's Links. Prior to the bonfire night display there will be organised street entertainment and musicians from 6pm.

You are encouraged to use the park and ride bus services because car parking will be restricted. The Beach Boulevard will be closed from 5:30 pm and re opened at 8pm. The buses run from the Aberdeen Exhibition and Conference Centre (AECC), Kingswells or the Calder Park in Altens to the Aberdeen beach. The services start at 5:20pm (5:15 for Calder Park) and will run every ten minutes until 6:15pm (Calder Park), 6:20pm (Kingswells) and 6:30pm (AECC). The return bus trip from the Aberdeen beach will start from 7:20pm.

Please do not bring your own fireworks.

Other roads that may be closed for the event, except for disabled drivers, are Urquhart Road from Park Road to Links Road. Cotton Road will be closed from 9am until 8pm. A one way system will be in operation from 5:30pm until 8pm at Greyhope Road with anti clockwise traffic from St Fitticks Road to Sinclair Road.

Stonehaven Bonfire Fireworks Display

On Friday 3 November 2006 there will be the annual fireworks display at Mineralwell Park from 6pm. It is organised by Stonehaven and District Round Table. Admission is £5 for a family, £2 for adults and £1 for children.

Alford Bonfire Fireworks Display

On Saturday 4th November the Alford firework spectacular takes place at the Grampian Transport Museum from 6:30pm. It is organised by the Round Table and Alford Scouts. Admission is free but there will be a collection for the Scouts. Refreshments will be available.

Inverurie Firework Display

The bonfire at Thainstone Centre, Inverurie will be lit at 6:30pm on Saturday 4 November 2006. The fireworks will start from 7pm. The event is free but parking will cost £5. The evening events has been organised by Inverurie Round Table.

Ballater Bonfire Fireworks Display

On Saturday 4 November 2006 there will be a firework and bonfire display at Monaltrie Park in Ballater, Aberdeenshire, Scotland at 6:30pm. Thee is car parking and refreshments will be available. Entrance is free but the Ballater Chiels will make a charity collection.

Banchory Bonfire Fireworks Display

Banchory will celebrate Guy Fawkes night with a bonfire at the King George V Park which will be lit at 6:30pm on Saturday 4 November 2006. There is no entrance fee for the fireworks display but a charity collection will be made by the Banchory District Round Table.

Oldmeldrum Bonfire Fireworks Display

On Saturday 4 November 2006 there will be a firework display at the Lochter Activity Centre from 6:30pm. Admission is free but there will be a charity collection by the Oldmeldrum Sports Committee. Parking is free and refreshments will be available.

New Deer Bonfire Fireworks Display

The New Deer Guy Fawkes night celebrates takes place at the Show field from 6pm on Sunday 5 November 2006. Entrance is by the Buchan Line pathway.

Kemnay Bonfire Fireworks Display

On Sunday 5 November 2006 there will be a bonefirenight and fireworks display at Pleasure Park, Kemnay at 7:30pm.

Maud Bonfire Firework Display

On Saturday 4 November 2006 at 6:30pm Maud Firefighter's Community Fund has an organised firework display by 1st Galaxy Fireworks (Scotland) in the park beside the old Esso Depot. This is a free fireworks display but donations will be gratefully accepted and put towards the 2007 event. Refreshments available include hot dogs, burgers, soft drinks and soup.

Peterhead Bonfire Firework Displays

There is usually a bonfire and firework display at the Lido, Peterhead, details to follow

New Hope Trust Bonfire Firework Display Peterhead

The New Hope Trust at Faith Acres, outside Peterhead has an organised bonfire and fireworks display on Saturday 4 November 2006 from 6:30pm. Refreshments available include burgers, hot dogs and hot drinks. Admission to fireworks event is £1 for car parking. Sparklers are available for children.

Banff Bonfire Firework Display

Banff and District Round Table have a fireworks display at the Duff House grounds from 6:30pm with the fireworks going off at 7pm.

2005

Each year Aberdeen City Council has an annual 20 minute display at the beach on November the 5th. Details for the current year are above.

The fireworks display usually starts at 7pm and entertainment, such as music and street fairs, usually starts at 6pm on the Queen's Links. The fireworks are set off at Broad Hill and are aimed out to the Beach Esplanade and into the North Sea.

Car parking is limited at the Beach area because of parking restrictions and road closures for safety reasons. However First Group Bus Company organise park and ride buses. For details, timings and prices see the park and ride page. They usually run from the Bridge of Don, Kingswells and Calder Park car parks. Buses usually run every 10 - 20 minutes.

Fantastic Fireworks organised the Aberdeen Beach Firework Display 2005 show.

There is an organised Halloween firework bonfirenight display and bonfire on the 29th October 2005 at Thainstone Centre by Inverurie and District Round Table. There will be entertainment, stalls, a neep lantern competition and a fancy dress competition. The event starts at 4pm. The bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm and the firework display starts at 7pm.

5th - Kemnay Pleasure Park, Grove Road bonfire will be lit at 7pm and fireworks will start at 7:30pm.The event is free.

5th - Banchory Fireworks Display - Bonfire to be lit by Miss Commonwealth Scotland, Amanda-Jane Taylor at 6.30pm at King George V Park, to mark the 400th Anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot. The event is organised by the Banchory & District Round Table with fireworks by Fireworks Scotland. Donations will be collected throughout the evening with all proceeds to local charities and deserving causes. Read about Amanda-Jane Taylor.

5th - Aboyne Green.

5th - Oldmeldrum - 6:30 start.

5th Longside - Guy Fawkes at the Davidson Park at 6:30pm.

6th - Stonehaven at Mineralwell Park. The bonfire will be lit at 6:30pm and fireworks start at 7pm. The event raises funds for local charities from the £2 adult and £1 child charge. There will be a pipe band playing.