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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: Torchbearers

    Ripping, wrapping and recycling with the Torchbearers

    Fire on a stick needs fuel, so long before our Torchbearers can shine brightly on Samhuinn night they need to make lots of torchballs to burn. This… Read more “Ripping, wrapping and recycling with the Torchbearers”

    September 24, 2016September 28, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Torchbearers light up the Meadows

    Last week the Beltane 2016 Torchbearers took to the Meadows in Edinburgh for some fiery fun. Photopoint were there to capture the action. See more Beltane 2016… Read more “Torchbearers light up the Meadows”

    April 21, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Torchbearers rehearsal photos: Fire and Ice

    Earlier this month, Photopoint spend a chilly evening on the Meadows with the Samhuinn 2015 Torchbearers. Lit by the blaze of fire torches and the cold light… Read more “Torchbearers rehearsal photos: Fire and Ice”

    October 27, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Confessions of a Torchie GO

    Marie, one of the Group Organisers for Torchbearers, shares her story of preparing for the Samhuinn 2015 Open Meeting… It’s Saturday the 29th of August 2015 and… Read more “Confessions of a Torchie GO”

    August 31, 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

    Jay’s story: Becoming a Torchbearer

    Hey, my name is Jay, and I’m a Beltane virgin. Well, not anymore, for obvious reasons. I decided several months ago to part of the Beltane Fire… Read more “Jay’s story: Becoming a Torchbearer”

    November 6, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

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