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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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    Dancing, not fighting

    In our final blog post before Samhuinn Fire Festival 2016, our Cailleach, Diana, talks about facing her demons. Tonight I will dance. As Cailleach I am as… Read more “Dancing, not fighting”

    October 31, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Family Samhuinn and final walkthrough pictures

    It’s been a busy weekend in BFS world! Our Family Samhuinn event at the Scottish Storytelling Centre happened on Saturday afternoon and lots of fun was had… Read more “Family Samhuinn and final walkthrough pictures”

    October 30, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Two days to go until Samhuinn 2016!

    We’re full of excitement today because it’s out last full-cast walkthrough rehearsal and Samhuinn is in two days! After months of planning, creativity and work, it’s almost… Read more “Two days to go until Samhuinn 2016!”

    October 29, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Indoor stage walkthrough photos

    Last Sunday, our performers gathered at the Calton Centre in Edinburgh to rehearse the stage performance for Samhuinn 2016. Photopoint were there to capture the action. You… Read more “Indoor stage walkthrough photos”

    October 28, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Dark Bower made an oven

    At Samhuinn, Dark Bower will be feeding the Summer Court (to the Winter Court). Bowerling Sara talks about kitting out their kitchen… At Beltane, the Bower is… Read more “Dark Bower made an oven”

    October 27, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Who are the Blues?

    Our Samhuinn 2016 Blues talk about the traditions and symbolism of their group identity and role within the Society. The Blues play the role of elders in… Read more “Who are the Blues?”

    October 26, 2016 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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