Firework zones in force as Glasgow display is cancelled

Firework control zones were in force in Glasgow and Edinburgh on Bonfire Night, November 5, prohibiting fireworks in 18 designated areas while allowing organised public displays. Separately, organisers cancelled the bonfire and fireworks display planned for that evening at Spooktacular Glasgow, without giving a reason. Four of the control zones are in Glasgow and 14 are in Edinburgh. In Glasgow, the zones cover Govanhill-Pollokshields, Broomhouse, Glasgow Harbour and Pollok SSPCA. The restrictions there run from October 20 to November 9. Edinburgh’s zones include Balerno, Calton Hill, Corstorphine, Gracemount, Liberton, Lochend, Longstone, Moredun, Niddrie, Seafield, Sighthill-Broomhouse, Stenhouse-Gaskill, West Pilton and Wester Hailes. They are in force from October 30 to November 8. The restrictions make it unlawful to set off fireworks in the designated areas, including on private property. Category-one items such as sparklers are excepted. Organised public displays are permitted, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service urged people to attend them rather than set off fireworks themselves. The service said organised events are safer and better for the environment. The...