Fifers to flock to show after Dunfermline display cancelled

A bumper crowd is expected at the fireworks display in Burntisland today.

It comes after thousands were disappointed when Dunfermline’s pyrotechnics show was cancelled due to high winds on Saturday.

Organisers made the call for public safety around three hours before up to 40,000 spectators were due to descend on Pittencrieff Park.

The Dunfermline event is one of the biggest free fireworks displays in Scotland. However, those who had intended to go will get another chance to see some explosive action at Burntisland Links.

Newton of Falkland hosts its annual display today, while Cardenden’s will follow on Friday.

The Glenrothes display at Gilvenbank Park on Friday was among those which did go ahead.

Dunfermline Delivers announced at around 2.30pm on Saturday that its Dunfermline Rocks event, to include musical entertainment, had been scrapped.

Michelle McWilliams said: “After careful and detailed consideration of the weather forecast, which predicts high winds, we are extremely disappointed that we have had to make this decision but public safety is paramount.”

Due to transport and policing arrangements for such a large event, the organisers said it was impossible to reschedule the show for another night.

Meanwhile, Fife police advised people to attend organised displays.

A message by the force on social media said: “Bonfires and fireworks can kill or cause serious injury. Our advice is that you should attend an organised display. If you see an illegal, unlit bonfire please report this to Fife Council so that it can be removed.

“Please keep safe and look out for friends and family.”

The bonfire at Burntisland Links will be lit at 7pm, closely followed by the fireworks.