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Beltane Fire Society

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 King

    …A Winter King’s Unmasking

    “It is a frightening thought that man also has a shadow side to him, consisting not just of little weaknesses and foibles, but of a positively demonic… Read more “…A Winter King’s Unmasking”

    August 5, 2025 by Nate Kelso

    Early Stirrings for our Samhuinn Court

    The exuberant growth and lush abundance of a glorious spring and early summer have done their work: we are replete with energy, nurtured by warmth and heady… Read more “Early Stirrings for our Samhuinn Court”

    June 22, 2025July 1, 2025 by Nate Kelso

    Welcome to our Winter Queen – Narma

    Facing winter calls for endurance, stoicism, willpower, patience, and acceptance – qualities often embodied by the Winter King. But who says only a king can reign over… Read more “Welcome to our Winter Queen – Narma”

    August 14, 2024August 21, 2024 by Beltane Fire Society

    Welcome our Winter King

    [photo copyright James Armandry Photography, used with permission] Our Winter King, James Armandry, has shared his vision for this winter The duality of the winter season affects… Read more “Welcome our Winter King”

    August 24, 2023 by Beltane Fire Society

    Uniting our community and creatures with the sacred Neid fire

    We dive into the different types of fire keeping us warm at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 28, 2019October 17, 2022 by Beltane Fire Society

    Winter’s awakening and Summer’s last party – how Samhuinn begins

    Who’s who, what’s happening and where to find it at the beginning of Samhuinn Fire Festival

    October 26, 2019 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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