Samhain 2024 Edinburgh Napier. The university seeks to formally recognise these individuals who are role. The academic calendar for 2024/25 is now available to download and add to your outlook calendar.
The samhuinn fire festival represents the battle between the summer and the winter kings as the cailleach gets ready for winter. A procession of fire, drums and costumed participants makes its way to a stage in the heart of edinburgh where characters from ancient lore enact the end of summer and the rise of winter.