* Astronomy

Edinburgh is a city of festivals, there is no doubt about it. And even though the arts festivals of August may be a distant memory by now, the Beltane Fire Society is busy preparing to celebrate another festival, Samhuinn.

On October 31, the society will host a spectacular procession through the heart of the Old Town, culminating in a dazzling performance of fire-juggling, drumming and dancing at The Mound. For ancient Celts, this was the time of the year to bring the cattle in from summer pastures to lowland fields. This will be a night to reflect on the year gone by, and to look forward to the next.

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