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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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    You know you’re a Beltane Group Organiser when…

    Nyree, co-organiser of Whites for Beltane 2013 sent us this list to share. How many Beltaners are nodding their head with a knowing look on their face… Read more “You know you’re a Beltane Group Organiser when…”

    April 9, 2013April 9, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    CONTACT POINT take to the hill!

    Photos by Daniel Rannoch. From top left: Tamara (who may have been doing a zombie impression), Richard, Nicole and Ashish…all wrapped up warmly! Last Saturday afternoon, Contact… Read more “CONTACT POINT take to the hill!”

    March 11, 2013March 11, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

    Behind the Curtain: Delivering Investigative Theatre

    Among many other descriptives, our Beltane Fire Festival is a theatrical performance. Andy Meechan, a long-time BFS member, talks about why it’s different from the kind of… Read more “Behind the Curtain: Delivering Investigative Theatre”

    December 26, 2012December 27, 2012 by Beltane Fire Society

    Situations Vacant: Kings Wanted!

    Article on Scotsman.com on 17th July 2012 about Beltane Fire Society’s shout-out for Summer and Winter Kings for this year’s Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    July 17, 2012March 27, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Beltane cartoon in the Evening News

    A cartoon in the Evening News last night featuring Beltane. I should add that the sacrifice is a reference to the recent local elections in Edinburgh, not… Read more “Beltane cartoon in the Evening News”

    May 6, 2012March 27, 2016 by Beltane Fire Society

    Grand May Day Ceilidh

    The Grand May Day Ceilidh, incorporating the Beltane Fire Festival after-party at the Caves with a 5 hour Drum Till Dawn Session. Once upon a time the… Read more “Grand May Day Ceilidh”

    April 27, 2012April 27, 2012 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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