We promised you more fire. Here’s our guide to the flames that will burn on Calton Hill at Samhuinn Fire Festival.
Tag: fire
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!
Igniting the traditional Neid Fire
We’re already famous for lighting up Edinburgh’s sky with torches and fireplay, but there is more to our use of fire than meets the eye.
“The avalanche that overwhelms the warmer season”: Introducing Obsidian
Introducing our new group at Samhuinn Fire Festival, the explosive and formidable Obsidian.
Nothing attracts a crowd like a crowd
An update from Tanya, GO of Torchbearers about recent rehearsal The thing with rehearsing in public places is that you suddenly become very interesting. You become a… Read more “Nothing attracts a crowd like a crowd”
The tradition of the Neid Fire
This Samhuinn, Colin and Alison from Torchbearers are lighting the Neid Fire at the beginning of the festival. Colin shares the story behind this sacred spark… Our… Read more “The tradition of the Neid Fire”
Torchbearer’s Lullaby (and some other fiery things)
David and Tanya from Torchbearers share some burny goodness from one of their Samhuinn rehearsals… Recognised by our black cloaks, leather gloves and signature scent Eau de… Read more “Torchbearer’s Lullaby (and some other fiery things)”
