Derelict primary school set alight during Bonfire Night as police investigate

A derelict primary school in Clydebank was deliberately set on fire during Bonfire Night disorder.

Emergency crews, including three fire appliances, were called to the old Edinbarnet Primary School building on Faifley Road at around 7.35pm on Thursday.

The blaze was extinguished at around 9.14pm and there were no reported casualties.

It came as fire crews attended more than 767 incidents on Bonfire Night, including 335 bonfires.

Seven people were arrested across Scotland in connection with the disorder.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 7.35pm on Thursday, 5 November, 2026 we were called to a report of a fire at a derelict building on Faifley Road, Clydebank.

“Emergency services attended and the fire was extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.

“There were no reported injuries.

“The incident is being treated as wilful and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 7.22pm on Thursday, November 5 to reports of a building on fire at Faifley Road, Clydebank.

“Operations Control mobilised three fire appliances to extinguish a fire affecting a derelict building.

“There were no reported casualties and crews left the scene at 9.14pm after ensuring the area was safe.”