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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: Walkthroughs

    Samhuinn 2014 walkthrough #1 in pictures

    Beltane Fire Society took to the streets last Sunday for our first full cast on-site walkthrough rehearsal on our new route. Here are just a few of… Read more “Samhuinn 2014 walkthrough #1 in pictures”

    October 23, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Busk and walkthrough photos…and HAPPY SAMHUINN!

    Happy Samhuinn! Today is the big day and in honour of everyone’s hard work, we’re sharing some photos of some of the biggest preparation events from the… Read more “Busk and walkthrough photos…and HAPPY SAMHUINN!”

    October 31, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Pictures from walkthrough #2

    Some photos from the second walkthrough on Calton Hill. Also…BELTANE TOMORROW! Photos above by Mark Taylor Photos above by Maciej/MacDor Photography

    April 29, 2013April 29, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    First walkthrough rehearsal on Calton Hill

    Sunday saw the first Beltane 2013 walkthrough on Calton Hill. A walkthrough is a full rehearsal of the entire festival performance, minus the fire, and is often… Read more “First walkthrough rehearsal on Calton Hill”

    April 23, 2013April 23, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Live from the Contact Point car!

    It’s one of those days when you really hope things work. A few prayers to the gods of technology later and lots of crossed fingers, and we… Read more “Live from the Contact Point car!”

    April 21, 2013April 21, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    You know you’re a Beltane Group Organiser when…

    Nyree, co-organiser of Whites for Beltane 2013 sent us this list to share. How many Beltaners are nodding their head with a knowing look on their face… Read more “You know you’re a Beltane Group Organiser when…”

    April 9, 2013April 9, 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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