Firework Control Zones 2026: Know the rules

To help keep communities safe, The City of Edinburgh Council identified 14 areas across Edinburgh designated as Firework Control Zones (FCZs) from 30 October to 8 November 2026.

Firework Control Zones 2026

The zones cover:

Balerno –

Calton Hill –

Corstorphine –

Gracemount –

Liberton –

Lochend –

Longstone –

Moredun –

Niddrie –

Seafield –

Sighthill/Broomhouse –

Stenhouse/Gaskill –

West Pilton –

Wester Hailes

Within these zones, setting off fireworks will be illegal, even on private property, during the designated period.

FCZs aim to reduce noise, stress, littering and antisocial behaviour, while protecting vulnerable people, animals and the environment.

Under the Firework and Pyrotechnic Articles (Scotland) Act 2022, offences can carry a penalty of up to £5,000 or six months custodial sentence.

We will work with local authorities, communities, schools and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service to raise awareness, promote responsible behaviour and enforce the law.

For more info, click the following link:

Firework Control Zones 2026

Know the rules. Check your area. Help keep Edinburgh safe.

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