THE Scottish Fire and Rescue service have released details of where and when organised bonfire displays will take place, as well as safety information for those heading out with their sparklers.

The first organised firework display and bonfire scheduled for the Borders is due to kick off on Denholm Green in Denholm on Friday 4 November 2022 between 6pm and 9pm.

The other events are scheduled for Saturday 5 November 2022 at the following locations.

Ancrum Village Green in Ancrum between 6pm and 9pm. 

Springwood Park Kelso between 6pm and 9pm.

Innerleithen on the field behind the medical centre between 7pm and 9pm (Bonfire to be lit at 7.30pm) 

Victoria Park, Peebles between 6pm and 9pm.

Lower Green West Linton bonfire to be lit at 6.30pm.

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The SFRS are also reminding the public that it is illegal to use fireworks before 6pm or after 11pm (this extends to midnight on 5 November and 1am on Hogmanay, Chinese New Year and Diwali).

It is also illegal for adults to buy or supply fireworks to anyone under the age of 18 - with the exception of F1 fireworks.

Examples of F1 fireworks include party poppers, novelty crackers and certain sparklers.  The category of firework is legally required to be displayed on product packaging.

A spokesperson said: “If you are unable to attend an organised display, we would ask you to consider the impact of fireworks on people and animals. It is often children rather than adults who are injured by fireworks.

“The noise and lights that fireworks emit can also be overwhelming for people with a sensory impairment and those with neurological differences such as autism. Animals can also find fireworks particularly distressing.”

Note: these are the organised events which have been reported to the SRFS. If you are aware of any others please let us know.