Arcadia Scotland

November in Scotland is filled with festivals and fireworks. To start the month, bonfires and fireworks to commemorate Guy Fawkes Night abound. At the end of the month, celebrate Scotland’s patron saint, Andrew.

Edinburgh

Fireworks Extravaganza

2 and 4 November (times vary), £8

Start November off with a fireworks celebration!

Concert of Remembrance

Friday 9 , 7:30pm, Assembly Rooms, £15 (£10 concessions)

Commemorate the centenary of World War I with a concert of music and stories of the war and those who fought in it.

Remembrance Sunday - Procession and Service

Sunday 11, 12:30pm, St Giles, Free

Join in the annual Remembrance Sunday Service, which includes a procession to help commemorate the centenary of World War I.

St Andrew’s Day Ceilidh

Friday 30, Doors Open 7pm, The JamHouse, £15 (Proceeds benefit Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home)

Dance the night away as you celebrate St Andrew’s Day!

Glasgow

Bonfire Night Fireworks

Monday 5, Open from 5 with fireworks at 7:30, Glasgow Green, Free

Enjoy Bonfire Night with the annual fireworks display.

Pumpkin Carving with Eden Mill

Friday 26, 9pm, Little Botanica

Carve a pumpkin and try Eden Mill’s seasonal cocktails.

St Andrew’s Day Torchlight Parade

Saturday 27, 8pm, Saint Luke’s, £5 early (£10 on the day)

Join in a torchlight procession around the West End of Glasgow with pipe and Samba bands.

St Andrews

The Gin Fayre

Saturday 17, 12-8 (Two sessions, 12 and 4:30), £15, Town Hall  

 Learn about and try gins from all around Scotland.

Stirling

Bonfire Night Fireworks

Monday 5, Music and entertainment from 6:30 with fireworks at 7:30; £1 donation, Callendar Park, Falkirk

Celebrate Bonfire Night at Callendar Park in Falkirk with fireworks and music.

Christmas Light Switch On

Sunday 18, 2:15, Free, City Centre

Get into the festive spirit early as Stirling switches on its Christmas lights with music and festive activities!

Shooglenifty

Friday 30, 8pm, Tolbooth, £15/£13 (Concessions)

End November in style with traditional music on St Andrew’s Day.