On Bonfire Night, Scottish emergency services responded to over 1,000 calls, facing unprecedented attacks with fireworks and missiles. Firefighters were ‘bombarded’ at multiple locations, including Clydebank and Edinburgh, prompting police to assist in controlling the disorder. While incidents of serious chaos reportedly decreased, frustrations grew due to large groups of youths causing mayhem in cities. Residents voiced concerns over safety, with some recalling previous years’ havoc. Calls for tighter regulations on firework sales intensified after several public disturbances, underscoring community tension during the celebrations.