Stonehaven Fireballs

Every year on 31 December · 23:00 to 00:30

Next

Thursday 31 December 2026, 23:00–00:30

Free

Sets off from

Mercat Cross

The swinging starts at midnight along the Old Town High Street, between the Mercat Cross and the Cannon, and ends with the fireballs thrown into the harbour. The street can close once it is full, so arrive early.

High Street
Stonehaven
Aberdeenshire
AB39 2JQ

About

At midnight around 40 swingers walk the Old Town High Street swinging burning wire cages round their heads on chains. At the end they throw them into the harbour, and fireworks follow.

Website
stonehavenfireballs.com

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