Major construction work to transform the watersports centre and its immediate surroundings means that the public fireworks display hosted jointly by North and South Lanarkshire Councils in Strathclyde Country Park will not be held this year or next year (2026).

The project to transform the existing building into a modern health hub is considerable. Although alternative locations within the park have been explored, using them would seriously impact on the operational capacity of the event site and could create safety issues for visitors, staff and contractors.

Other options were considered but no suitable alternative location could be identified that could safely accommodate the expected large number of people and vehicles that attend.

Following consultation with Police Scotland and a discussion on the identified hazards at the current waterside location, it has been decided to postpone the event.

Understandably people will be disappointed but the health and safety of visitors, staff and contractors are a priority.

Community firework displays

Community groups who are interested in hosting a fireworks’ event where the public are in attendance must obtain a licence to hold the event.

Individual/household fireworks

Please follow the fireworks’ code if using fireworks.