Officers from as far afield as Avon and Somerset, Hampshire, Hertfordshire and South Wales were ready to be deployed.
With the additional police in place, Ch Sup David Robertson of Police Scotland said there was “evidence of improvement” but the night had still seen some challenges.
He said: “Our focus will now be on identifying individuals who haven’t been identified tonight.
“Let me be clear we will do everything we can to identify them, arrest them and bring them to justice.”
Chief Constable Jo Farrell issued a warning to anyone who may get caught up in disorder.
She said: “You’ll face the full impact of the law, you’ll be arrested and you’ll face the consequences.
“I have no tolerance for that level of violence on the streets of Scotland.”
She added: “I know that the planning and the work that has gone into tonight is as good as we have ever done and so we have given ourself the best, best foundation on which to ensure people can enjoy Bonfire Night.”
Additional reporting by Paul Ward.