Witness the age-old struggle between Winter and Summer at Samhuinn Fire Festival, which ignites the top of Calton Hill for the first time this October.
Trickster gods and deathly jesters
The Moncai remind us that nothing is permanent and to adapt ourselves as the seasons change.
Winter’s scavengers will arrive on wings
A snapshot of the sinister puppets who represent the Valravn at this month’s Samhuinn Fire Festival.
Our Winter goddess and the calm in the storm
Get to know our new Cailleach and the symbolism in her journey across the Hill at Samhuinn Fire Festival.
Bang the drums of Winter
Teachdairean a’Gheamraidh (the Winter Drummers) show us how to face the dark months without fear.
Painting the Hill Red
Celebrate the last vestiges of summertime with Samhuinn’s Reds, riotous children of Summer and always the last ones to leave the party.
What’s that coming over the Hill?
We have lots of exciting plans for Samhuinn Fire Festival’s first ever performance at the top of Calton Hill.
Two easy ways to be part of Samhuinn Fire Festival
Join the action at Samhuinn by going behind-the-scenes with our Stewards or Tech groups.
