Beltane Fire Society volunteers were out in Edinburgh’s city centre - captivating passers-by with mesmerising performances featuring pulsating drums, acrobatics and ceremonial dancing.

In recent centuries, the sacrifices were replaced by token offerings.” In Edinburgh, Beltane is marked with a huge festival on Calton Hill on April 30, with Beltane officially beginning at ...

2012 marks the 25th anniversary of Edinburgh’s Beltane festival. Over 12,000 revellers are expected to attend the event on Calton Hill as the Beltane Fire Society marks the passage from Spring ...

It was used at the Beltane Festival for many years right ... St Cuthbert's then used the Hero for ceremonial work in the City of Edinburgh and throughout the UK and it was much photographed ...