Scotland is preparing for Bonfire Night on November 5 with its largest police operation since 2025, the visit of former President Trump. Approximately 1,700 officers will be deployed to manage fireworks-related disorder, a Celtic European football match in Glasgow, and potential protests. BBC News reports a “unique combination” of security risks.

Police Scotland's Operation Amberlight aims at public safety and emergency services. Eighteen English and Welsh police forces will provide support. The police have warned of “very real consequences” for disorder. Fireworks Control Zones (FCZ) have been active in Edinburgh and Glasgow since October 30.

This mobilization reinforces Operation Moonbeam, the annual intervention against fireworks-related crime, now in its ninth year. Serious disorder in 2023 injured over sixty officers. This year, the UEFA Europa League match between Celtic and Besiktas and the foreseen protests increase the complexity in managing order.

Chief Superintendent David Robertson, commander of Operation Amberlight, describes Bonfire Night as one of the most challenging evenings. He confirmed support for local divisions with specialist capabilities. The FCZs will remain active until November 8 in Edinburgh and November 9 in Glasgow, sanctioning the use of pyrotechnics in the designated zones.