As the cold season begins its descent, we look at the parts of our festival story that help us face difficult transformations.
Tag: neid fire
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.
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 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”
