Thousands turned out on Saturday night to watch the fireworks display in Falkirk's Callendar Park. Pic: Scott Louden.Thousands turned out on Saturday night to watch the fireworks display in Falkirk's Callendar Park. Pic: Scott Louden.
Thousands turned out on Saturday night to watch the fireworks display in Falkirk's Callendar Park. Pic: Scott Louden.

In pictures: Falkirk's Callendar Park fireworks return with a bang and a record attendance

A record crowd flocked to Callendar Park on Saturday night as Falkirk’s fireworks display returned for the first time since 2019.

The Covid-19 pandemic forced organisers to take a two year break from hosting the event, but it was back with a bang for 2022 and was as popular as ever with organisers saying it attracted a record crowd of around 35,000 people.

The large crowds gathered in the park to enjoy the spectacular light show in the skies above.

Entertainment ahead of the big lift off was this year provided by local DJ Craigie P.

Lesley O’Hare, cultural services manager with Falkirk Council, said: “For the first time since 2019, the Falkirk fireworks Spectacular took place on November 5.

"The event was a tremendous success attracting a record crowd of around 35,000.

"Thanks to everyone involved from Falkirk Council, Police Scotland, Scottish Ambulance Service, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, it was a fantastic team effort and the event ran smoothly and safely.”

The event was free for the community to attend.