Bonfire Night Celebrations in Perthshire

Whether you think of it as Bonfire Night or Guy Fawkes this great British annual celebration traditionally held on 5th November is responsible for many a childhood memory. It seems like only yesterday I was climbing up the hill behind the old library where I grew up in Dunoon, jostling for a good position where I could wait with anticipation for the firework display to start.

Like many families over the years my dad had attempted to recreate the magic in our own back garden to varying degrees of success (the climbing frame never quite looked the same after the rather spectacular misfire of a large Roman Candle in 1991). Alas, sometimes things are best left to the professionals! These days public Firework displays are creative displays of pyrotechnic genius, planned and thought out months in advance. We plan on taking Freya along to enjoy at least one of these great nights happening in Perthshire this year, and were pleased to see not all fall on the 5th- which means you can get along to more than one!

With thanks to Dave Ritchie Photography for these beautiful images.

Crieff- 5^th November

Market Place, Crieff.

Organised by Crieff Round Table, the annual Crieff Fireworks Extravaganza promises to illuminate the town in psychadelic glory! There will be fairground rides, music by local band ‘The Return’, and food provided by Gourley catering with proceeds going to Round Table Charities. Gates open 6pm, bonfire 7pm, fireworks display 7.15pm.

No sparklers at this event- Glowsticks are very welcome and will be available to purchase on the night.

Coupar Angus- 4^th November

Larghan Park - Forfar Road, Coupar Angus

Family friendly ‘Blast in The Park’ is a dazzling display of fireworks set amidst the glow of a safe bonfire. The fun kicks off at 6.45pm and will include their famous Fire Breathing Dragon, Piper and delicious Food not to mention some of the best Fireworks events in Perthshire thanks to Blast Design Fireworks who won 2nd in World Fireworks Championships 2008. Entry is free but donations to support the local community are welcome.

Perth- 5^th Nov

South Inch Park, Perth

The best way to warm up on a cold night! Run by Perth Strathearn 200 round table this annual event takes place on the Perth’s South Inch. Catering, Funfair and Live Music accompanies a spectacular Firework display and a safe bonfire. All proceeds go to a good cause. Bonfire from approx. 7pm, and fireworks approx. 7.15pm.

Comrie-6^th Nov

Laggan Park, Comrie

Comrie Primary’s Parent and Friends Association present Comrie Firework Display! Kicking off at 6.15 you’ll find a bonfire, piper, fire breathing dragon and an incredible fireworks display. Hot food will also be available on the night with donations welcome to support the school and local community.

Blackford-5th Nov

Games Park, Blackford

Created by the newly formed Blackford Events Group this is a great fun and family friendly bonfire night celebration with drinks, soup and snacks to keep you cosy served up with large helpings of good craic.

Fireworks at approx. 6.30pm where spectators can watch from within the Games Park, after which everyone is invited to follow on to Blackford bowling club for the after party! Tullibardine Whisky have kindly donated some fine whisky which we’re sure will go down a treat, alongside talented local band The Niblicks. Entry is free although they'll be looking for donations throughout the night- all monies will be donated to Paige Connolly of Auchterarder who sadly requires Cord Blood Stem Cell Therapy for Cerebral Palsy. Please dig deep and make sure you enter the raffle! 

Grandtully-5^th Nov

Grandtully Recreation Park (behind village hall)

The annual Bonfire and Fireworks Display promises to be a showstopper this year! The Bonfire will be lit at 6.00pm with the fireworks starting at 6.30pm. Hot food will be on sale. Entry to the event is only via the entrance by the Village Hall- tickets cost £3.00 for adults and £1.00 for children (unders 5yrs are free). All children must be accompanied by an adult and for your own safety, sparklers will not be permitted on the grounds. Glowsticks are very welcome and will be available to purchase.