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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: Bower

    Opening the Bower

    Some words from this year’s Bower and their experiences in the start of the Beltane preparations… Arriving on the hill to locate our Bower and perform a… Read more “Opening the Bower”

    March 25, 2014May 17, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Gifts from the dragon

    Each group has been given a gift from the dragon of Guardians of the Veil. Each group has been given an egg, and a set of instructions… Read more “Gifts from the dragon”

    March 19, 2014May 17, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Bower planning…with sunset and snow

    Photo by Daniel Rannoch As further proof that the Scottish weather doesn’t stop Beltaners from doing their thing, Marlies and Catriona, Group Organisers for Bower, wrapped up… Read more “Bower planning…with sunset and snow”

    March 14, 2013March 14, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    These groups are still recruiting…for now!

    BOWER Bower will accept new members until this Thursday (14th March) and will then be closed. The Bower is a physical place, a concept and a group… Read more “These groups are still recruiting…for now!”

    March 13, 2013March 13, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Laura’s Group Organiser Story

    Laura Jeacock shares her experiences as a Group Organiser for Beltane Fire Festival. Photo of Laura at Bower (Beltane 2011) by Daniel Rannoch In 2011, I co-organised… Read more “Laura’s Group Organiser Story”

    January 19, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Drinking horns and fringing

    D and Zander from Bower sent some photos from their last workshop… Bower is making! We still have space for creative people who want to join in… Read more “Drinking horns and fringing”

    March 26, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

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