More than ever before, the sacred Neid fire shows we have more in common with our ancestors than we might think.
Tag: heritage
Dieselpunk evolutions – how The Wild Hunt learnt to live with machines
Nature adapts to survive our mechanised world in The Wild Hunt’s story at Samhuinn Fire Festival.
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.
The radical roots of Beltane
There is no denying that our drumming groups create an amazing atmosphere at Beltane Fire Festival, but did you know that they are also essential to our society’s radical history?
Why Calton Hill?
Angus Farquhar, one of our founders, called Calton Hill the “people’s hill”. Here’s why.
Runing As a Symbol of Togetherness
Runes have changed and adapted over the years, but they still root us to old Celtic identities and bring our communities closer together.
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.
Beltane Fire Society 