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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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    BFS performing at the Jazz and Blues Festival Carnival this Sunday

    Beltane Fire Society is super excited to be performing at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival Carnival from 2pm this Sunday, 20th July. Two of our (in)famous… Read more “BFS performing at the Jazz and Blues Festival Carnival this Sunday”

    July 16, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Carnival time! Beltaners, come and show off your skills at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival

    Samhuinn 2013 busk, photo by Richard Winpenny We have a fantastic opportunity to promote BFS, get dressed and painted up, and have some fun outwith our own… Read more “Carnival time! Beltaners, come and show off your skills at the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival”

    July 10, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Pre-application session for prospective Group Organisers

    No Point at Samhuinn 2013, photo by Stephen Yu 7pm on Monday 21st July White Horse Bar (266 Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8AA) Attention BFS volunteers thinking of… Read more “Pre-application session for prospective Group Organisers”

    July 7, 2014July 17, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    Selection of the Cailleach

    The Cailleach at Samhuinn 2013, photo by Richard Winpenny The process for selecting the Cailleach differs from that of the Kings. The Kings are big presence, with… Read more “Selection of the Cailleach”

    July 4, 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

    Event Coordinator wanted for Samhuinn 2014

    Photo of Samhuinn 2013 by Mark Taylor Job title: Event Coordinator Company: Beltane Fire Society Ltd Location: Edinburgh Salary: Paid (ask for details) Job description The Beltane… Read more “Event Coordinator wanted for Samhuinn 2014”

    July 3, 2014 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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