Beltane Fire Festival | April 2025 | Edinburgh, UK

The Beltane Fire Festival is an ancient Celtic celebration of the arrival of summer, brought to life in a vibrant modern festival on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill. Performers in dramatic costumes reenact the story of Beltane, featuring fire displays, drumming, and symbolic rituals. The festival, which draws thousands of spectators each year, culminates in a spectacular procession, where the May Queen is crowned and the Green Man is reborn. Beltane is a mystical and immersive experience that combines ancient tradition with modern creativity.

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