News
Sun 18th July, 2010. I've added another ceilidh chart, comparing the number of ceilidhs per month this year to last year. This chart updates dynamically as ceilidhs are added to the diary.
Mon 5th July, 2010.
I've added a new ceilidh charts page that shows interesting insights into
ceilidhs over the years. I'll be adding more charts very soon, but the first one is up. They all update automatically
as time goes on. There's a permanent link to the charts page on the diary page.
You can also click on the little chart image to get to it, such as the one on the right.
Fri 18th June, 2010. I found some nice pictures and videos online from a recent Assembly Rooms ceilidh with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. Euan & Stefan are looking good in the first video, doing the Dashing White Sergeant as a four ;-) Note: you can view the videos in high definition by clicking on "HD" at the bottom right of the video player.
Fri 18th June, 2010. Whatever happened to the Cutting Edge? The Cutting Edge Band is one of my favourites. I've not heard of them playing at any public ceilidhs since the Caledonian Brewery decided they'd rather store beer than run ceilidhs. However, they have been spotted as recently as Jan 2009, as this YouTube video shows. For me they represent the best of modern, up-to-date ceilidh sound. Have a listen - they really are good! It starts as the familiar traditional Dashing White Sergeant but keep listening as they progressively become more and more samba. Absolutely fantastic to dance to! I just wish they'd be booked for public events. For any ceilidh organisers reading this: please book this band!
Thu 10th June, 2010. Added an RSS feed to the ceilidh diary. Now you can be notified in your newsreader when a new ceilidh is added. You'll need a news feed aggregator but there are so many to choose from these days. Most browsers can display news, or you can use an online reader such as Google Reader or, my personal favourite, FeedDemon.
Sun 6th June, 2010. MikesCommunity 2.0 is now live! Testing was very successful so the old site was retired and replaced by this one on Sunday 6th June 2010. Please send your comments about the new site and your suggestions on what you'd like to see here, etc., to Mike by clicking on contact above.
Upcoming Ceilidhs
The following ceilidhs are coming up in the next few weeks. Have a look at the diary to see all future events. And remember, anyone can submit ceilidhs to the diary!
April 2024
Fri 26th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 27th, Matthew Maclennan Dance Band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace Edinburgh EH11 2DZ, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. Our ceilidhs are enjoyed by all ages and are friendly, informal and fun. You’ll be made welcome whether you come on your own or with a party. You don’t need to know what to do – a caller will explain the dances and there are lots of friendly folk to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing! Tickets £12/£8 in advance & £15/£10 on the door. Tickets are available to buy through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
Sat 27th, HLI, Charteris Centre, 8pm-11pm, £10.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374. With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 8pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 8pm to reduce the risk of injuries. Mobile phones and tablets: taking photos or videos is OK but if you need to answer / make a call / text / browse etc. (musicians find this very rude) please do so outside the dance room in the foyer. No high heels please. edinburghceilidhs.net ken@edinburghceilidhs.net 0131 339 5374 (24 hours) - free to NHS with photo-id by ringing this number
May 2024
Sat 4th, Linda Game & Heather McAslan. Calling by Louise Siddons, Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 4SE, 7:45pm-10:30pm, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com, tel: 07779147542. American-style ceilidh - an inclusive community dance with great live music. All dances taught. Tickets online or at door. https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-may-4th-with-linda-game-heather-mcaslan-louise-siddons/
Sat 4th, Greater Spotted Ceilidh Band, The King’s Hall, 7pm-11.15pm, organised by ceilidh collective, email: robin@boe.org.uk, tel: 07590116750. Fundraising for MAP (Medical Aid for Palestinians). Bar, raffle, support acts. Tickets and information: www.ceilidhcollective.org
Fri 10th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 16th, Fundraiser Ceilidh with the Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band (4 pce with Caller), PORTOBELLO TOWN HALL, Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 1AF, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Alex Ross, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Ceilidh to help raise funds to send elite Wolfpack Martial Arts fighters to Hungary this August to compete in the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships. These young athletes will be traveling with Team GB representing Scotland. All these overseas events are fully self funded by the families so please come along and support this event. Great Venue with huge dance floor (recently refurbished with balcony to spectate for any non-dancers), Top Ceilidh Band with full instructions provided for newby dancers. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Raffle and Bottle Coin throw at break time so bring some change. Portobello Town Hall is served by Lothian Bus Nos. 26,12,19,45,21 & 49. If you only do one Ceilidh this year make it this one - going to be a great fun night.Tickets available on eventbrite, on sale at the door on the night (cash only) or send email to reserve tickets for collection at the box office. Entry £10.00 or Family ticket available for £30.00 (4 Persons).
Fri 17th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 18th, Alex Ross Canon Cadjers and Caller Marina., Carrington Village Hall, Midlothian, 7.30-11.00pm, £10.00, organised by Shona Hamilton, email: carringtonVHA@outlook.com, tel: 07747635073. Great night ahead at Carrington, come and get a warm welcome. Soup n Scone at half time. Bar open, loads of low alcohol options available and a car park! See you there.