Category: Gaelic New Year’s Eve

  • The Fiery Spectacle of Burghead’s Burning of the Clavie!

    The Fiery Spectacle of Burghead’s Burning of the Clavie!

    On January 11th, the quaint town of Burghead in Moray transforms into a scene from an ancient tale with the dramatic ‘Burning of the Clavie.’ This unique fire festival, celebrating the Gaelic New Year’s Eve, is a sight to behold with its blazing tar-filled barrel parade. Why January 11th, you ask? This date marks a…