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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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    Winter rises at the North side of the Hill

    This year’s Samhuinn Fire Festival is uniquely immersive, and you could choose to start it with Winter’s forces on the North side of Calton Hill.

    October 27, 2018October 27, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Summer parties on the South of the Hill

    You could start your night at Samhuinn Fire Festival on either side of Hill. Our description of Summer’s revelries can help you decide.

    October 26, 2018October 27, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Setting Calton Hill alight

    We promised you more fire. Here’s our guide to the flames that will burn on Calton Hill at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 25, 2018October 24, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Drumming for joy when Winter returns

    The Savages of Winter just woke up and they can’t wait to celebrate. Listen out for the dynamic pounding of their drums at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 23, 2018October 22, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    What happens when ice meets fire

    Obsidian are Winter’s stoic warriors, combining volcanic energy with the cold season’s icy grip.

    October 22, 2018October 22, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Trickster gods and deathly jesters

    The Moncai remind us that nothing is permanent and to adapt ourselves as the seasons change.

    October 15, 2018 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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