Beltane Fire Festival marks May Day in Edinburgh
Gladys Yelland
Hundreds of volunteers at Beltane Fire Festival re-imagined the ancient Celtic holiday with a modern twist.A procession of fire, drums, and otherworldly characters set off from an opening sequence on the National Monument to the lighting of a huge bonfire, watched by an audience of 7,000. Beltane's traditional roots as an agricultural festival also inspired some of those taking part - a singing group embodied the cattle who were traditionally driven between two bonfires to ensure prosperity for communities.Brad Mcarthur, Beltane Fire Society trustee, said:"Last night was a wonderful celebration to mark the changing of the seasons and we want to say a big thank to all those that came to witness last night.
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