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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

    When the Court met the Stewards

    Samhuinn’s Court paid a royal visit to the Stewards at their rehearsal on Calton Hill. Photo Point were there to capture some moments (of madness!). Nick, one… Read more “When the Court met the Stewards”

    September 30, 2014October 1, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Introducing our Kings

    The two Kings for Samhuinn 2014 are Ian Stuart (above left) and James “Spike” Nisbet (above right). They started their individual journeys towards the end of 2013,… Read more “Introducing our Kings”

    August 9, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Deadline reminder for Event Coordinator, Kings, Group Organisers and poster artwork

    If you’re considering applying for the Event Coordinator job, Summer or Winter King roles or a Group Organiser position, or submitting artwork for the Samhuinn 2014 promotional… Read more “Deadline reminder for Event Coordinator, Kings, Group Organisers and poster artwork”

    July 23, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Samhuinn Fire Festival is requesting that its Summer and Winter Kings make themselves known

    Winter King (left) and Summer King (right) at Samhuinn 2013, photo by Richard Winpenny With Midsummer past, our thoughts turn to the celebration of Autumn and the… Read more “Samhuinn Fire Festival is requesting that its Summer and Winter Kings make themselves known”

    July 4, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Samhuinn 2013 Group Portraits

    Portraits of some of the Samhuinn 2013 groups by Photo Point… Winter Court by Mark Taylor Anansi by Mark Taylor Aos Sidhe by Nicole Taylor Beasties by… Read more “Samhuinn 2013 Group Portraits”

    November 7, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Samhuinn Producer, Court and Group Organisers

    We’re very happy to announce the Producer, Court and Group Organisers for Samhuinn 2013. Producer – Sorayah Jude Our Samhuinn Court are… Cailleach – Duncan MacGregor Summer King – Michael… Read more “Samhuinn Producer, Court and Group Organisers”

    August 16, 2013December 8, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

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