Hopetourn Fireworks is not going ahead in 2024 after last year's event, scheduled for 4th November 2023, had to be cancelled due to heavy rain, days before it was meant to go ahead (see details below).
It would have been the 12th time the palatial, stately home in West Lothian (near the Forth Bridges) has hosted its annual Bonfire Night and fireworks display.
The Event
After 2022's post-Covid comeback, this year's fireworks extravaganza, designed and produced again by 21CC Group, is billed as the "A Night At The Movies" edition.
The evening's entertainment includes food and drink stalls, a Guy Fawkes bonfire, a bungee jump, and fairground attractions.
The evening concludes with a grand finale of fireworks set to classic film scores and songs from the movies.
Gates open for arrivals from 4pm until 6pm, when they will be closed. The firework display takes place at approximately 6.30pm, with the fairground and other attractions continuing on til 7.45pm.
There is ample free parking for cars, but you need a free ticket in advance.
No tickets can be purchased on the night - tickets must be purchased in advance. Taxi drop off is available.
Dress warmly and carry a torch.
Hopetoun Fireworks 2023 Cancelled
Organisers of the Hopetoun Firework 2023 Fireworks display, A Night At the Movies, announced that the event was cancelled on Thursday 2nd November due to the impact of Storm Ciaran and heavy rain. In a post on its Facebook page, they said:
"Due to the recent weather conditions and significant rainfall, the entry into Hopetoun, the Estate grounds and parking facilities are not in a viable or safe condition to host large scale events. The safety of our guests is paramount so sadly, that means that we are not able to proceed with our annual Hopetoun Fireworks and Bonfire night this Saturday 4th November."
"We understand that this will be very disappointing news, however, we have worked hard to deliver alternative options for you and will be in touch directly via the ticketing platform to update you on these options. Thank you for your support and understanding. You will shortly be receiving an email from the Citizen Ticket team and should you have any further queries please email [email protected]"
Ticket holders for the Hopetoun event were given the option of transferring their tickets to the ‘Scotland’s Sensational Wondrous Woods’ at Gosford House, an illumination trail.
A spokesman for organiser GC Live said: "We are also delivering a family fireworks event at Gosford House on Sunday 5th November which will be exactly the same format as was planned for Hopetoun House. You will be able to enjoy the same food, entertainment, pre-fireworks build up and fireworks to music, with lasers and lights.”
Tickets
From Citizen Ticket
- Adults: £17.00 (+£1.44 booking fee)
- Children: £8.50 (+£0.93 booking fee)
- Children aged 3 and under: free.
N.B. £2 car tickets are mandatory for each car (except for drop-off, see FAQ). Free taxi passes (to arrive onsite) also are mandatory.
There's no bus to the event. But you can walk along the Shore Road to the estate.
Buses go to South Queensferry. Trains go to Dalwhinnie Station from Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket.