Bonfire Night goes with - and without - a bang across Lochaber

The skies above Lochaber burst into colourful life on Saturday night when a number of local communities held their annual November 5 Bonfire Night events.

 

There were big turn-outs of spectators for bonfires and firework displays at Kinlochleven, Glenfinnan, and at Lochaber Camanachd Club's ground at Spean Bridge.

 

At Kinlochleven the only noise to be heard was the fantastic accompaniment of classical music played by local sound and light specialist David Ogg.

 

Repeating the decision made last year to use only low noise fireworks to cause as little distress to pets and people who may be noise sensitive, the explosions in the sky were barely audible, while still thrilling the crowds on the ground.

 

This was the second display to make use of the newly refurbished Island Park in the village, which was once the centre of outdoor activities but had fallen into disuse and become overgrown.

 

Now revitalised by the Island Park Community Field SCIO, whose volunteers look after maintenance and organising events, the display was free, with people invited to make a donation to the charity.

 

Most of the village went along, also enjoying the hot dogs - supplied, cooked and served by a local business - homemade toffee apples and raffle, with all proceeds going to the charity and to fund future events.

 

Chairman Matthew Prosser said: 'Many people put in a lot of effort into making this happen and I am delighted the weather was kind for everyone who came along.

 

'With the various stalls and activities in the park there was definitely lots

 

for everyone to do and I’m sure they enjoyed it.

 

'The whole idea behind getting Island Park back into use is to make it a centre of community activity and the group is delighted once again at the turnout and support of the village.'

 

At Glenfinnan, where the bonfire and fireworks display were held at the Games Field on the shores of Loch Shiel, organisers counted around 900 people coming through the gates to enjoy the event, which raised more than £1,200 for the local community council's coffers.

 

Those watching were treated to a wide range of food and beverages on the Games Field and from the adjacent National Trust for Scotland visitor centre.

 

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