With Beltane approaching this Sunday(!) we sat down with James Turner and Màiri McKay, members of the Blues of Beltane Fire Society, to talk a little bit… Read more “Discussing Beltane Fire Festival 2023 with The Blues”
Author: Beltane Fire Society
Formed in 1988, Beltane Fire Society is a community arts performance charity that hosts the Beltane Fire Festival and Samhuinn Fire Festival in Edinburgh.
Meet the wishing goddess
Burning a wish of something we want to let go of in the Beltane Fire is a tradition for many, and something that Beltaners have done on Calton Hill over the years. When the May Queen and the Green Man light the bonfire, those wishes are cast with the cleansing flame.
Join the Stewards for Beltane 2023!
Hello you! Yes, you. The Beltane Fire Society is looking for volunteer Stewards to help run the Beltane Fire Festival in Edinburgh at the end of April.… Read more “Join the Stewards for Beltane 2023!”
Introducing our poster artist: Daniel Tysen
By now you will have seen our beautiful new poster for this year’s Beltane Fire Festival, a glorious burst of red flames, set upon the dark blue night’s sky.
Tickets on Sale Now!
Glowing bright fires and the pounding of drums ascend upon Calton Hill… It must be time for Beltane Fire Festival!Join us for an immersive Celtic experience that… Read more “Tickets on Sale Now!”
Meet our groups for the 2023 Beltane Fire Festival!
This weekend on Sunday the 19th at 2pm we’re hosting our Open Meeting at the Biscuit Factory in Edinburgh. To give you a taste of what’s going… Read more “Meet our groups for the 2023 Beltane Fire Festival!”
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