When we received a request via our blog a while ago from a lovely man called Tim who was visiting Scotland for Beltane and wanted a copy… Read more “Getting inked for Beltane”
Category: In Pictures
Beltane 2013 Busk
Yesterday, Beltaners spent a sunny afternoon performing at the Mound in Edinburgh city centre. Our busk not only gives us an opportunity to promote the festival and… Read more “Beltane 2013 Busk”
Anansi, Reds, dancing and fire
Anansi had a rehearsal with lots of fire and dancing…and those cheeky Reds invaded too! Contact Point photographer Richard Winpenny was there to capture the chaos.
Mind to mind, heart to heart
The Tellers of Bel’s Fire would like to introduce themselves… Stories are told eye to eye, mind to mind, and heart to heart. (Scottish Travellers’ proverb) For… Read more “Mind to mind, heart to heart”
Welcome, fiery traveller!
Fire performer, Jay, got in touch with us earlier in the year about getting involved with Beltane. He has since joined us in Edinburgh (from Bristol!) to… Read more “Welcome, fiery traveller!”
First walkthrough rehearsal on Calton Hill
Sunday saw the first Beltane 2013 walkthrough on Calton Hill. A walkthrough is a full rehearsal of the entire festival performance, minus the fire, and is often… Read more “First walkthrough rehearsal on Calton Hill”
Beltane Fire Society 