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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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    Samhuinn Through the Years: Steve’s Story

    Steve first took part in Samhuinn almost 20 years ago as an impromptu throne carrier. Here, he talks about that experience and how the festival has evolved… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Steve’s Story”

    October 7, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Samhuinn Through the Years: Ellie’s Story

    Ellie’s first Samhuinn Fire Festival was in 2014. She was in Cearcall Ur Nadir (Circle of Nature) and her character was Kalma, representing Winter earth… My inspiration… Read more “Samhuinn Through the Years: Ellie’s Story”

    October 6, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    When Catsi met Edinburgh

    Catsi, one of our new performance groups for Samhuinn 2015 ventured out into the wilds of Edinburgh city centre at the weekend, led by Group Organisers Cat… Read more “When Catsi met Edinburgh”

    October 5, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Equinox Party photos

    Some pictures of the Beastie Drummers and Winter Drummers being awesome at last weekend’s Equinox Party fundraiser, by Photopoint’s Dan Mosley…

    October 3, 2015October 3, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Bucketeers invite you to hang out with them on Sunday

    Our lovely Samhuinn 2015 Bucketeers are having a relaxed getting-to-know-you and planning session this Sunday (4th October) at 2pm in the Regent. Bucketeers are an awesome group… Read more “Bucketeers invite you to hang out with them on Sunday”

    October 2, 2015 by Beltane Fire Society

    Stewards take the Meadows!

    If you were at the Meadows on Sunday, you might have been lucky enough to run into this lovely lot. Photopoint, BFS’ team of volunteer photographers, caught… Read more “Stewards take the Meadows!”

    October 1, 2015 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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