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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: In Pictures

    Elementals

    This year, rather than the Elements being run as separate groups at individual points, there’s a combined performance. We are focusing on the awakening of the elements,… Read more “Elementals”

    February 19, 2012April 25, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Counterpoint

    Counterpoint are a relatively new group on the hill, celebrating our first birthday this Beltane. We’re a contrary collection of drummers and torch bearers who undertake a… Read more “Counterpoint”

    February 19, 2012April 25, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Contact Point

    We’re a new group for 2012 and our purpose is to help our audience engage with the festival, gain a deeper understanding of the celebration and the… Read more “Contact Point”

    February 19, 2012April 24, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Bower

    Bower is the last section of the festival. We are the homecoming for the Court, where everyone is fed and watered, and where the King and Queen… Read more “Bower”

    February 19, 2012March 22, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Blue Men

    The blue paint alludes to the woad used by Celtic warriors, but the Blue Man himself has come to act as the elder rather than the warrior… Read more “Blue Men”

    February 19, 2012April 24, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Beastie Drummers

    The Beasties are the musical breath of the Red Men. With our strong, flowing, earthy rhythms we amplify the Red spirit of playful chaos and seduction to… Read more “Beastie Drummers”

    February 19, 2012April 24, 2012 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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