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The Beltane Fire Festival is a colouful and vibrant annual event held during the night of 30th April on Calton Hill in Edinburgh. Around 12 thousand people come to enjoy the spectacular procession. The festival combines drums, theatre and fire to welcome the arrival of summer season and it has become a very popular event. 

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The festival encourages those who come to watch to join in with the drama and music, which is performed by volunteers who draw on a wide variety of historical, mythological and literary influences to create the awsome atmosphere and visionary splender! The pagan festival is inspired by the Gaelic festival of Beltane which historically was held on May eve and marked the blossoming of spring.

The festival as it is today is the brainchild of a small group of enthusiasts in 1988 with the help of Edinburgh University. The festival has continued to grow with over 300 performers taking part in last years festival. The main focus of the festival is a procession of torchbearers around Calton Hil. Starting at about 10pm and continuing into the night untill about midnight, spectators follow the procession as it travels around the hill.

The festival is popular with locals and tourists alike and is well worth a visit. Search for Beltane Fire Festival Accommodation here and find the best property for you!