Everything you need to know about bonfire night and fireworks display in Inverness
Inverness bonfire and fireworks display is set to go ahead at Bught Park next week.
Timings
Held on Tuesday, November 5 the event will kick off at 5pm, with food vendors followed by a performance around the base of the bonfire by Fly Agaric Fire Display Team at 5.30pm.
The bonfire will be lit at 6pm followed by the 20-minute fireworks display at 7pm.
There will be no funfair this year.
Provost Campbell Sinclair said: “Scottish Fire and Rescue Service bonfire safety advice ‘is to always attend an organised bonfire and firework display’ and we are pleased to be able to provide this event in Inverness which supports SFRS advice.
“We hope the many thousands of anticipated spectators have a fun-filled, safe and enjoyable evening.”
Highland Council says the bonfire is one of the largest erected in Scotland with local businesses donating pallets. This year the pallets have been donated by Whyte and Mackay.
Traffic restrictions
There will be no access to the shinty field, and there will be no seating available in the Grandstand as both the shinty field and Grandstand are out of commission due to ongoing works at the Bught.
Pedestrians are asked to note that the Infirmary footbridge will be closed on bonfire night at 4pm and will reopen at 9pm.
Drivers are reminded that parking restrictions will be in place around the Bught area on Tuesday night with priority access maintained for the emergency services, disabled drivers, and local residents throughout the night.
A disabled parking area for Blue Badge holders will be located at the city centre end of the grandstand at Bught Park and drivers are asked to enter by the entrance close to the junction of Torvean Avenue and Dunachton Road.
Spectators are being encouraged to walk from the city centre to the display.