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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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    Samhuinn Fire Festival 2012

    Once again we gather to create a unique event in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Summer is ending and Winter is upon us. Join us to… Read more “Samhuinn Fire Festival 2012”

    October 12, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Oracles assemble!

    Simon, one of the Samhuinn Support Team’s squad of shutterbugs, spent an afternoon with the Oracles of Night while they created their costumes and masks for the… Read more “Oracles assemble!”

    October 9, 2012October 9, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Hooded figures and sharp things

    David and Steven shared some photos from the Fire Priests of Hecate’s weekend costume making session. Massive quantities of tea and cake not depicted! Torchies are a… Read more “Hooded figures and sharp things”

    October 7, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    What a (fantastic) Nightmare!

    Kat, Group Organiser of Midsummer Nightmares, shares an update about her group’s festival preparations so far… At the start of September, it seemed a bit odd, scheduling… Read more “What a (fantastic) Nightmare!”

    October 2, 2012October 2, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Event Stewarding and more…Samhuinn Support Team needs you!

    Photo by Matt Dale. If you would like to be involved with this year’s Samhuinn festival procession, our Support Team is still recruiting at the moment. The… Read more “Event Stewarding and more…Samhuinn Support Team needs you!”

    September 30, 2012February 22, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Nowadays I do my volunteering Naked

    BFS Director, Group Organiser, Samhuinn 2011 Summer King and long-time Beltaner, Zander, shares an insight into changing times and the usefulness of technology to busy volunteers (whatever… Read more “Nowadays I do my volunteering Naked”

    September 29, 2012 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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