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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: Winter Drummers

    Drumming the community’s heartbeat with The Winter drummers

    Neither good nor evil, the Winter drummers do what is necessary to help the community survive at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 18, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Drumming for joy when Winter returns

    The Savages of Winter just woke up and they can’t wait to celebrate. Listen out for the dynamic pounding of their drums at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 23, 2018October 22, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Bang the drums of Winter

    Teachdairean a’Gheamraidh (the Winter Drummers) show us how to face the dark months without fear.

    October 1, 2018October 1, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    “Part of the heart”: Meet our Winter Drummers

    Who are the Winter Drummers? Martin McCarthy gives us his thoughts on his role in Samhuinn 2017.

    October 11, 2017October 9, 2017 by Beltane Fire Society

    Introducing our Group Organisers for Samhuinn 2017…

    We’re very excited to introduce our intrepid volunteer Group Organisers for Samhuinn  2017! These amazing people will be working incredibly hard over the coming months, recruiting and… Read more “Introducing our Group Organisers for Samhuinn 2017…”

    August 18, 2017August 20, 2017 by Beltane Fire Society

    Harbingers and Winter Fire at the Grassmarket’s Christmas

    After the Scottish weather wreaked havoc with the opening event of the Grassmarket’s Christmas earlier this month, the winds of winter decided to be a bit kinder… Read more “Harbingers and Winter Fire at the Grassmarket’s Christmas”

    December 13, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Winter Solstice Party on 19th December

    What? BFS Winter Solstice Party Where? Downstairs at the City Cafe, 19 Blair Street, Edinburgh When? Saturday 19th December 2015, 9pm-1am Who? Music from Samhuinn 2015’s Winter… Read more “Winter Solstice Party on 19th December”

    December 12, 2015December 12, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

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