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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

    The King is Dead. Long live the King!

    Spike, our newly crowned King of Winter, talks about his Samhuinn experience… I took on the role of Prince of Winter because I wanted to test myself.… Read more “The King is Dead. Long live the King!”

    November 4, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Aos Sidhe rock the busk…and are not U2

    Mowley from Aos Sidhe sent this tale for the blog, written by the amazing Neil… “If you like us, put money in the hat. My name’s Mowley,… Read more “Aos Sidhe rock the busk…and are not U2”

    October 15, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Musings on the nature of the No

    Sage from No Point says “One of our group, Robin, beautifully composed this and I wanted to share it with you”… Venturing forth, travelling, how far how… Read more “Musings on the nature of the No”

    October 10, 2013October 10, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    You’re having a giraffe!

    No news is good news, especially when there’s a mud fight involved. Sage from No Point sent along some lovely words to share with you. Bask in… Read more “You’re having a giraffe!”

    September 16, 2013September 16, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Tales from Taliesin’s Troupe

    Steven, one of the organisers of Taliesin’s Troupe, shares his story of their first Samhuinn 2013 rehearsal… Our first meeting for Taliesin’s Troupe took place this Sunday,… Read more “Tales from Taliesin’s Troupe”

    September 9, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Getting inked for Beltane

    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”

    April 29, 2013April 29, 2013 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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