Free event this Saturday 10th January: the Burning of the Clavie, a fire festival unique to Burghead which greets the New Year. A flaming Clavie (a barrel full of staves) is carried round the town followed by a large crowd.The final destination of the Clavie is on the Doorie Hill on the ramparts of the ancient fort, where it is firmly wedged and after refuelling is allowed to burn out and fall down the hill when still smouldering embers are eagerly gathered. Possession of a piece of the Clavie is said to bring good luck for the coming year. Theres also a party afterwards so well worth a visit :-D
Posted on: Fri, 09 Jan 2015 20:00:01 +0000
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