Crowds gathered on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill for the Samhuinn Fire Festival on Halloween.
Described as a “modern re-imagining of an ancient Celtic festival”, organisers say it marks the transition from summer to winter.
The event featured “fire-play”, performance and drumming.
Organisers say it tells the story of winter overthrowing summer, with a “dramatic stand-off” between the Summer and Winter Kings.
Cailleach, a Celtic representation of the Goddess, or Divine Hag, decides the fate of each King and ushers in the coming winter months.
The festival was held at Calton Hill for the first time in 2018 after previously taking place on the Royal Mile.
Here are some pictures capturing the drama and spectacle of Edinburgh’s 2026 Samhuinn.
1. Ancient and modern
The festival is a modern re-imagining of an ancient Celtic festival. | Jane Barlow/Press Association
2. Hilltop views
The fire festival takes place on Calton Hill after previously being held on the Royal Mile | Jane Barlow/Press Association
3. Samhuinn pyramid
The Samhuinn performers provide quite a spectacle. | Jane Barlow/Press Association
4. Overthrowing Summer
Samhuinn tells the story of Winter overthrowing Summer. | Jane Barlow/Press Association