Photopoint joined Summer King Will and Winter King Jessica on the Meadows in Edinburgh to capture the creation of their Samhuinn 2015 battle choreography… For more rehearsal… Read more “Kings rehearsal photos”
A Tale of Two Kings
Our Samhuinn 2015 Summer King, Will, and Winter King, Jessica, take time out from preparing to battle for the seasons to share their stories… In the Summer… Read more “A Tale of Two Kings”
Samhuinn Through the Years: Megan’s Story
In our final Samhuinn Through the Years article, Megan talks about taking part in Samhuinn and finding her tribe… My first Samhuinn was last year, 2014, when… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Megan’s Story”
Samhuinn Through the Years: Tom’s Story
With two decades of Samhuinn experience in performance and behind-the-scenes roles, Tom shares treasured memories and thoughts on the origin and evolution of the festival… Hi, my… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Tom’s Story”
Behind the scenes with the Winter Drummers
Photo Point brought the lights and cameras, the Winter Drummers brought the action and everyone brought ear plugs to the Bongo Club for a big, loud, epic… Read more “Behind the scenes with the Winter Drummers”
Samhuinn Through the Years: Laurence’s Story
Laurence first took part in Samhuinn as a Winter Drummer in 2014. Here, he talks about the meeting of performance and ritual… I’ve been keen on drumming… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Laurence’s Story”
Beltane Fire Society 