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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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    Tag: fire

    Uniting the community with the sacred Neid fire

    We dive into the different types of fire keeping us warm at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 28, 2019 by Beltane Fire Society

    Setting Calton Hill alight

    We promised you more fire. Here’s our guide to the flames that will burn on Calton Hill at Samhuinn Fire Festival.

    October 25, 2018October 24, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    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!

    April 22, 2018April 30, 2018 by Beltane Fire Society

    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.

    October 25, 2017October 24, 2017 by Beltane Fire Society

    “The avalanche that overwhelms the warmer season”: Introducing Obsidian

    Introducing our new group at Samhuinn Fire Festival, the explosive and formidable Obsidian.

    October 13, 2017October 13, 2017 by Beltane Fire Society

    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”

    April 13, 2014May 17, 2014 by Beltane Fire Society

    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”

    October 29, 2013 by Beltane Fire Society

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