As the cold season begins its descent, we look at the parts of our festival story that help us face difficult transformations.
Category: Summer King
An attraction of opposites – kinship and rivalry between the Summer King and Winter King
Introducing our Summer King and Winter King, who battle it out for dominion over the seasons at Samhuinn Fire Festival.
What’s that coming over the Hill?
We have lots of exciting plans for Samhuinn Fire Festival’s first ever performance at the top of Calton Hill.
Searching for our Samhuinn Court 2018
Join Samhuinn Fire Festival’s ritual celebrations as our Cailleach, Winter King, or Summer King.
“A gloriously regal, yet often tragic figure” – Introducing our Summer King
Robin Crane shares his thoughts on what the Summer King means to him and which elements of this crucial figure he’ll be bringing to Samhuinn 2017.
Introducing the Samhuinn 2017 Court
Before battling it out to decide the fate of the changing seasons, our Samhuinn court came together to enjoy the last vestiges of summer outside. Here they… Read more “Introducing the Samhuinn 2017 Court”
