Join us on Friday 30th April to celebrate Beltane Fire Festival, our contemporary revival of the ancient Celtic Spring celebration.
Welcome our Cailleach –Sarah
Hallo! I’m Sarah, and I’ll be doing my best to embody the Cailleach this Samhuinn. I’m very fond of birds, and watching people do wonderful things they… Read more “Welcome our Cailleach –Sarah”
Come be a Group Organiser this Samhuinn!
This is a shout-out to our community – to all our creators, performers, musicians, problem-solvers and mischief-makers – to help create our next festival as a volunteer… Read more “Come be a Group Organiser this Samhuinn!”
Samhuinn 2021 – Festival Announcement & Court Shout Out
We can’t quite believe it either, but we dare to hope that our fiery celebration and pageant will be able to return to Edinburgh’s Old Town, on… Read more “Samhuinn 2021 – Festival Announcement & Court Shout Out”
A statement on inclusion, diversity and equality from our board.
On the behalf of the Beltane Fire Society (BFS) the charity’s board would like to issue the following statement on our stance towards inclusion, diversity and equality:… Read more “A statement on inclusion, diversity and equality from our board.”
A message to our volunteers and supporters from our Chair.
This evening will mark only the third occasion in recent history when the Beltane Fire Festival has not been celebrated on Calton Hill by the people of… Read more “A message to our volunteers and supporters from our Chair.”
What To Expect This BOnFire and Why You Should Buy a Ticket
In the lead up to Beltane each year, much of our focus is on looking forward – towards the hope of bright summers ahead (and in the… Read more “What To Expect This BOnFire and Why You Should Buy a Ticket”
Revealing our artwork for this year’s festival!
This festival, our artwork was designed by society member Matt Scott. He’s designed 2 posters for us, one each inspired by the Green Man and May Queen,… Read more “Revealing our artwork for this year’s festival!”
