With Midsummer past, our thoughts turn to the celebration of Autumn and the festival of Samhuinn on 31st October. Beltane Fire Society is looking for the Kings… Read more “Samhuinn Fire Festival is requesting that its Summer King and Winter King make themselves known”
Selection of the Cailleach
The process for selecting the Cailleach differs from that of the Kings. The Kings are a big presence, with the character often built on ego, their first… Read more “Selection of the Cailleach”
Angus Farquhar: For luck and reconnection
Angus Farquhar, Beltane founder spoke to us about how it all began and shared an excerpt from his diary from 30th April 1988 – the first Beltane Fire Festival on Calton Hill.
Group Organisers wanted for Samhuinn Fire Festival!
The harvests are about to begin, marking the start of the descent to Winter. The call of the Cailleach is growing louder, and the chill of winter… Read more “Group Organisers wanted for Samhuinn Fire Festival!”
Planning Session for BFS at the Jazz & Blues Fest Carnival
When? 7pm on Monday 29th June 2015 Where? The Safari Lounge 21 Cadzow Place, Edinburgh, EH7 5SN Who? Existing BFS members who are available to perform, banner-carry… Read more “Planning Session for BFS at the Jazz & Blues Fest Carnival”
Drumming with Pride!
If you were in Edinburgh city centre yesterday, it would’ve been difficult to miss the glorious explosion of rainbow and awesome that was Pride Edinburgh 2015! It’s… Read more “Drumming with Pride!”
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