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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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    Illuminating the veil between worlds with our Torchbearers

    We meet the Torchbearers, watchful guardians of the night at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 11, 2019October 11, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Scouting and scavenging with the winged Valravn

    Sinister winged creatures will arrive at Calton Hill on the night of Samhuinn Fire Festival to serve Winter’s cause. They are the Valravn, treacherous raven-like entities that… Read more “Scouting and scavenging with the winged Valravn”

    October 9, 2019October 22, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    How the Samhuinn story helps us embrace change

    As the cold season begins its descent, we look at the parts of our festival story that help us face difficult transformations.

    October 6, 2019October 6, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Volunteer behind-the-scenes at Samhuinn Fire Festival

    Get involved with our Steward and Tech groups at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    September 16, 2019September 27, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Embracing the descent – facing the darkness together with our Cailleach

    Our Cailleach introduces herself before her appearance at this October’s Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    September 7, 2019September 19, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    An attraction of opposites – kinship and rivalry between the Summer King and Winter King

    Introducing our Summer King and Winter King, who battle it out for dominion over the seasons at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    September 5, 2019October 21, 2019 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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