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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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    Get to know our Samhuinn 2019 groups and how to join them

    First glimpse of the groups you can sign up to perform with at Samhuinn Fire Festival 2019.

    August 30, 2019September 10, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Why do we celebrate an ancient pagan festival in modern times?

    We break down why celebrating Beltane Fire Festival is still so essential in today’s world.

    March 23, 2019April 17, 2019 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

    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

    Shout-out for Group Organisers for Beltane 2017

    Dear community, ye creatives, visionaries, revellers and mischief makers! It’s getting close to that time again when we start to collaboratively form the basis of our Beltane… Read more “Shout-out for Group Organisers for Beltane 2017”

    January 3, 2017February 2, 2017 by Beltane Fire Society

    Willow weaving wonders

    Earlier this month some of our members learnt new skills to help decorate and light our future festivals. As part of our ‘Working with Willow: lanterns and… Read more “Willow weaving wonders”

    December 13, 2016December 13, 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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