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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: Personal Experiences

    Samhuinn Through the Years: Bleu’s Story

    In our second Samhuinn Through the Years post, we hear from Bleu Hope who took part in his first Samhuinn Fire Festival last year. He also shares… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Bleu’s Story”

    September 20, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Samhuinn Through the Years: Mark’s Story

    In the first of our Samhuinn Through the Years stories, we’re excited to share the words of Mark Oxbrow, one of the originators of BFS’ Samhuinn Fire… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Mark’s Story”

    September 16, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Angus Farquhar: For luck and reconnection

    Angus Farquhar, Beltane founder spoke to us about how it all began and shared an excerpt from his diary from 30th April 1988 – the first Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill.

    June 29, 2015April 26, 2017 by Beltane Fire Society

    “And it IS a community” Some thoughts on the Beltane Family

    Neil James Rhind, Beltaner and writer of wonderful words, shares this thoughts on the extended family/community/village that is BFS… As is so often the case with things… Read more ““And it IS a community” Some thoughts on the Beltane Family”

    June 12, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    The gift of Beltane

    Tamara has been a volunteer with BFS since 2012. She says, “Beltane saved my life in not so obvious ways”. Here, she shares her story… Once upon… Read more “The gift of Beltane”

    April 16, 2015April 16, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Daring Greatly – My Adventures in Beltane

    Tiggs, one of the Group Organisers of Torchbearers for Beltane 2015, talks about vulnerability and self-discovery as a volunteer with BFS… So, I’m a GO (Group Organiser)… Read more “Daring Greatly – My Adventures in Beltane”

    March 9, 2015 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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