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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: Cailleach

    Samhuinn 2016 Court, Group Organiser and Project Applications Now Being Accepted

    With Midsummer past, our thoughts turn to the celebration of Autumn and the festival of Samhuinn on 31st October. Beltane Fire Society is looking for our crone… Read more “Samhuinn 2016 Court, Group Organiser and Project Applications Now Being Accepted”

    July 4, 2016July 4, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Announcing our Samhuinn 2015 Cailleach

    We’re honoured to announce our Samhuinn 2015 Cailleach, Liza Stolton! Photo of Liza at the Edinburgh Carnival 2015 by Bleu Hope

    August 13, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Selection of the Cailleach

    The process for selecting the Cailleach differs from that of the Kings. The Kings are a big presence, with the character often built on ego, their first… Read more “Selection of the Cailleach”

    July 2, 2015July 18, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    A story of seasons, kings and deities

    In the midst of the drumming, dancing, acrobatics, pyrotechnics and blazing flames of Samhuinn, a tale of a goddess and royalty unfolds as the seasons turn. Our… Read more “A story of seasons, kings and deities”

    October 28, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    A glance behind the scenes of Samhuinn

    When you think about preparations for a fire festival, chances are you imagine performers spending long hours rehearsing the fantastic dance, acrobatics, drumming and stage fighting that… Read more “A glance behind the scenes of Samhuinn”

    October 16, 2014October 16, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    When the Court met the Stewards

    Samhuinn’s Court paid a royal visit to the Stewards at their rehearsal on Calton Hill. Photo Point were there to capture some moments (of madness!). Nick, one… Read more “When the Court met the Stewards”

    September 30, 2014October 1, 2014 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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