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Calton Hill, exempt land from access right - for the purposes of charging admission to the Samhuinn Fire Festival
What is happening?
The City of edinburgh Council
Notice to exempt land from access rights
Notice is hereby given under Section 11(9) of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 (“The Act”) that on 30th October 2026, the City of Edinburgh Council made Calton Hill (Samhuinn Fire Festival) Order 2026 (“the Order”) under Section 11(1) of the Act.
The effect of the Order is to exempt Calton Hill from the access rights which would otherwise be exercisable in respect of that land by virtue of Part 1 of the Act.
The purpose for which the Order is made is to close off public access to Calton Hill for the purposes of charging admission to the Samhuinn Fire Festival on the evening of Saturday day 31st October 2026 and to accommodate safe working practices and ensure public safety between Friday 30th October to Tuesday 3rd November throughout the event build and de-rig.
The Order will take effect from 07.00hrs on 30th October and will expire at 12.00hrs on 3rd November, unless revoked earlier.
Chief Executive
Paul Lawrence
17 September 2026
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