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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: Costumes

    Winter’s scavengers will arrive on wings

    A snapshot of the sinister puppets who represent the Valravn at this month’s Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 13, 2018October 12, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    The building blocks of a festival

    Festivals don’t just happen. They are the culmination of months of planning, preparation, rehearsal, costume making, meetings, training, late nights, early mornings and serious dedication from groups… Read more “The building blocks of a festival”

    November 11, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Torchbearers…assemble!

    Tanya and David from Torchbearers share some photos of their industrious group… September has been a busy month for the Torchies. We’ve spent out Saturday afternoon meetings… Read more “Torchbearers…assemble!”

    September 30, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Costuming with Contact Point

    Steven, painting Marysia, pinning. Ellie, paper mache-ing OMG SEWING MACHINE! All our good juju are belong to this guy Photos by Tanya

    April 8, 2012April 8, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Sacred Flame exhibition opens today!

    The Sacred Flame exhibition opens at 6pm today in Gallery 2 on the 3rd floor of Arts Complex. Here are some behind the scenes peeks and happy… Read more “Sacred Flame exhibition opens today!”

    February 24, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Runes and horns with Contact Point

      Contact Point have been busy making rune decorations for our festival space and paper mache horns for our costumes. Yes, we like to get started early!

    February 20, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society
    Beltane Fire Society is a not-for-profit registered charity in Scotland. Charity Number SC040137. Company Number SC341753.

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