Can anyone point me to the right site to find the laws about having a very small bonfire on a long stretch of beach, miles from any houses? (more of a campfire)
I'm hoping I can get a few friends together to have a small bonfire on guy fawkes night - we have some small fountain fireworks too but I dont want to end up being the cause of wasting firemens time, so I wondered if it's illegal here in Scotland? I dont know where to start looking, so any pointers would be much appreciated.
By the way, we're a group of young adults with no intention of causing any kind of bother to anyone... the location is well out of the way and probably no one will see us anyway but I'd be mortified if we were given a talking to by angry firemen.
2007-11-02 03:07:18 · 5 answers · asked by Fiona F 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Yeah I am being a bit of a wuss but I guess the health and safety fundies have given me enough grief over the years that I am suspicious of everything I do.... :o(
I was kinda hoping that someone could tell me, "yep, there is actually a common Scottish by-law that says...." kinda like our right to roam thing?
If there is a chance of anyone passing that way, it will be some of the grumpy people that live in the two towns either side of the beach and I would like to be able defend my fire against such ba-humbug types :o)
2007-11-02 04:02:39 · update #1
If your really worried by far the easiest thing to do is to inform the local fire brigade of your intentions.
2007-11-02 03:11:10 · answer #1 · answered by Barbara Doll to you 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It shouldn't be a problem as long as your fire is camp-fire sized and you don't build it close to woods, buildings or other large flammable objects. Just don't let it get stupidly large. If you have doubts contact the local fire brigade for advice.
The link is for the Scottish Government's page on fire safety law so might be useful although I don't see anything really relevant to you on a quick check.
2007-11-02 05:11:19 · answer #2 · answered by Huh? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet would be to pop down and "chat" to a fire man and explain the situation.
I used to go to "fires/partys" at Tentsmuir Forest/beach and we never had any problem.
Have you looked in The Fire (Scotland) Act 2005.
Good luck and I hope you have a great time
2007-11-02 07:05:46 · answer #3 · answered by little_one 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just do it and stop being such a wuss!
I'm going to be building a massive fire right on the beach. (oh I live in scotland too)
2007-11-02 03:11:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
ask at your local police station they should offer the info you need.
2007-11-02 03:11:39 · answer #5 · answered by HaSiCiT Bust A Tie A1 TieBusters 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋