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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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    Tag: beltane 2018

    A purifying force – types of fire at Beltane Fire Festival

    A fiery guide to one of the most striking aspects of our festival – the fire!

    April 22, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    “Your fellows will follow you” – Guth nam Beò

    Guth nam Beò translates from Gaelic to “Voice of the Living”, and are the first singing group to perform at Beltane Fire Festival.

    April 19, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Psychogeography, fantasy, and ritual – the Faerie Porters

    On the night of Beltane, faeries collect their belongings and move to a new house.

    April 17, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    “The forces of the Earth and the Sun converge” – the Convergence Drummers

    Our Convergence drummers will represent the sun and the Earth’s life-giving energies at this coming Beltane Fire Festival.

    April 9, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    Get involved behind-the-scenes

    If you are looking for a way to volunteer at Beltane Fire Festival, then our Stewards team would love to hear from you. 

    April 8, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    “Weaving together the elements” – Meet our new May Queen

    As we gear up towards our next festival, our new May Queen introduces herself and how she will be interpreting her role at her first Beltane.

    April 7, 2018April 30, 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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