In May the the Hinterland saw the Ecovillage Findhorn community celebrating the Celtic festival of Beltane with a traditional weaving of the Maypole, led by Scottish Greens councillor and FHT member, Draeyk van der Horn.
One of the FHT’s mottos is never let a disaster go to waste! That was the intent when a storm felled many trees in the Hinterland. That open space is now the Green Burial Ground – and plenty more.
Not only does it have a fire pit, shelter, composting toilets and shower used by campers, it’s also a space for celebrations and community gatherings, such as this joyful dance of the Maypole at Beltane, celebrating fertility, unity and the energy of Spring. Watch a short video of the weaving of the ribbons, symbolising the union of male and female energy.
Video and images by Adelle Horler and Jonathan Caddy
Weaving Maypole magic
One of the FHT’s mottos is never let a disaster go to waste! That was the intent when a storm felled many trees in the Hinterland. That open space is now the Green Burial Ground – and plenty more.
Not only does it have a fire pit, shelter, composting toilets and shower used by campers, it’s also a space for celebrations and community gatherings, such as this joyful dance of the Maypole at Beltane, celebrating fertility, unity and the energy of Spring. Watch a short video of the weaving of the ribbons, symbolising the union of male and female energy.
Video and images by Adelle Horler and Jonathan Caddy