19 of the most weird and wonderful photos from Edinburgh's Beltane Festival 2019

Fire and colour takes over Calton Hill every year with the annual Beltane fire festival.
A performer at Beltane ahead of the start of the festival (Photo: Ian Georgeson)A performer at Beltane ahead of the start of the festival (Photo: Ian Georgeson)
A performer at Beltane ahead of the start of the festival (Photo: Ian Georgeson)

The festival celebrates the end of winter and the coming of summer, symbolised with the lighting of a ceremonial bonfire. This year's festival highlighted issues surrounding climate change, with some incredible sights throughout the night.

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