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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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    Tag: history

    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

    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

    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.

    October 30, 2017 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
    Beltane Fire Society is a not-for-profit registered charity in Scotland. Charity Number SC040137. Company Number SC341753.

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