First time, huh?

What happens at a burn?
Burns are co-created events/communities. Participants make up the experience by bringing their dreams, ideas, skills, art, music, workshops, performances and energies to make the event what it is. It is an opportunity to connect with others and to be accepted as you are. To fully express and discover new sides of yourself. It is an opportunity to engage playfully, create, learn, reflect and to simply be.

Burns are whatever we shape them to be as a community and you will find all kinds of ways to engage with the burn. We are a welcoming bunch and you are encouraged to participate however it feels right for you. As a participant you also play a part in creating everyone's experience: there are no spectators at a burn!

What will be provided?

Camping space. Some communal spaces. Water. Toilets.

Nothing is sold or bought at a burn, so be prepared to bring everything you need for the week.

What do I need to bring?
Bring anything you’d bring for a normal camping trip for a week (minus one meal a day if you sign up for the kitchen membership.)

Things you might want to consider packing include but are not limited to:

- Tent or van to sleep in
- Sleeping bag/mat/duvet/pillow

- Warm layers/hat/jacket/scarf/gloves

- Rain gear and perhaps boots/wellies

- Clothes that help you feel fully You!

- Cup/bowl/plate/utensils

- Snacks/meals

- Toothbrush/toothpaste

- Towel/shampoo/body wash

- Headlamp

- Earplugs

- Water bottle

- Sunscreen/sunglasses
- Garbage bag/hand sanitizer

*One burn principle is gifting, and burners do tend to look out for each other, so if you get in a pickle, people will help you out.

*Another burn principle is leave no trace, so when preparing for a burn, remember that you will need to take everything you brought out with you.

Can children come?

Yes, Celtic Burn is open to all ages! Participants under 18 must be registered alongside a legal guardian and will receive their membership for free.

Parents of under-18s are required to be familiar with our Safeguarding Policy. Some areas, performances, and workshops will be strictly adult-only. These will be signposted - it is very important that you and your children respect these boundaries. Parents are responsible for supervising their children. Responsible teenagers can explore unsupervised with their parents' permission, but should be checked in with regularly. Younger children should be supervised at all times by an adult. An older child cannot supervise younger children in place of an adult.

What if I get overwhelmed or find an experience difficult?
We have a cosy, calm welfare space at the burn where anyone is welcome to go when needed. This is a space with kind volunteers who will await you and hold space for you. Stop in to say hi and have a regulating cup of tea.