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Beltane Fire Society

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.

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    Category: Behind the Scenes

    Pyrotechnic delights with Nomadic Flame

    On Beltane night, you’re likely to encounter Nomadic Flame wandering around Calton Hill spinning fire, wearing fire and playing blazing drums. They’ll be quite a sight! Photopoint… Read more “Pyrotechnic delights with Nomadic Flame”

    April 26, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Torchbearers light up the Meadows

    Last week the Beltane 2016 Torchbearers took to the Meadows in Edinburgh for some fiery fun. Photopoint were there to capture the action. See more Beltane 2016… Read more “Torchbearers light up the Meadows”

    April 21, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Airborne Aerie

    The Aerie have been floating and flying! Group Organiser Cat explains… To add to the ever-increasing Aerie photo album, we have gentle Aerie acro. We sought a… Read more “Airborne Aerie”

    April 16, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    The early bird catches the…drum?

    Group Organiser Cat shared this video of the Aerie rehearsing for Beltane. Last year this lot launched fireworks from their heads (seriously). We’re really looking forward to… Read more “The early bird catches the…drum?”

    April 14, 2016April 25, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Drumsticks, powder and paint

    Equipped with lights, cameras and protective ear plugs, Photopoint spent a Sunday afternoon in late March at a Processional Drummers rehearsal. This year’s Processional Drummers are strongly… Read more “Drumsticks, powder and paint”

    April 5, 2016April 21, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    The Aerie’s heart begins to beat

    The Aerie had a visit from Blue Becky and a couple of rogue Photopointers during a recent crafting session. While the group were busy building and creating,… Read more “The Aerie’s heart begins to beat”

    April 2, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

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    Beltane Fire Society is a not-for-profit registered charity in Scotland. Charity Number SC040137. Company Number SC341753.

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