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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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    “We bend but do not break” – the Whites in their own words

    It’s all about the journey. The journey towards Beltane Fire Festival, in which we show explore the transformative power of loving yourself and others in our group… Read more ““We bend but do not break” – the Whites in their own words”

    March 21, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Why Calton Hill?

    Angus Farquhar, one of our founders, called Calton Hill the “people’s hill”. Here’s why.

    March 17, 2018March 18, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Rebirth and personal growth – the Green Man’s journey in pictures

    We take a look at the Green Man’s transition at Beltane through a series of photographs taken over years of festivals.

    March 15, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Still looking to join in with Beltane? Sign up here

    We are looking for volunteers to help out behind-the-scenes with our Steward and Tech groups.

    March 12, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    No one touches the May Queen without asking

    For this International Women’s Day, we offer you one way of reading the relationship between the May Queen and the Green Man.

    March 8, 2018March 5, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Feast your eyes on our Beltane Fire Festival poster design

    We announce the winner of our poster design call-out, and share a little about the story that the image tells.

    March 2, 2018March 2, 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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