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!
June 2025
Thu 19th, The Haggis Chasers Ceilidh Band, The Old Dr Bells Baths, 121 Great Junction Street Edinburgh EH6 5JB, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £13.70, organised by The Haggis Ceilidh Club, email: info@haggischasersceilidhband.com, tel: 07411660847. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-haggis-ceilidh-club-19th-june-2025-tickets-1316078348769?aff=oddtdtcreator Come along and dance to one of Scotland's leading modern ceilidh bands in Scotland's capital city. Haggis Ceilidh Club will give you the opportunity to experience an interactive, fun, authentic and energetic ceilidh in the fantastic venue of Old Dr Bells Baths. Get your tickets now and don't miss out! Licensed Bar. Doors open 7:30pm, dancing from 8pm, ends 10.30pm. Links: https://theolddrbellsbaths.com/ https://haggischasersceilidhband.com/ https://www.facebook.com/haggischasersceilidhband https://www.instagram.com/thehaggischasers/
Fri 20th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 21st, Laldie Ceilidh featuring The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11pm, £14.25, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. A Laldie Ceilidh is at the heart of a great Saturday night. This month we're dancing with live music from The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, led by Sandy Brechin. This is suitable for all fun-loving people, including first-timers. You don't need to do the dances "right", you just have to be ready to give it a try (and ready for a laugh). We demonstrate, practice and call dances to suit the overall crowd - and there are always experienced dancers to follow. A Laldie Ceilidh is intense, relentless and sweaty traditional dance fun. Come along in a group, come along with a partner, come along on your own - there are lots of opportunities for mixing and dancing with other people. That's part of ceilidh culture. Licensed Bar (cashless). Doors open 7:30pm, dancing from 8pm, ends 11pm. Tickets are on sale at the venue website.... https://assemblyroxy.com/ .... and at Eventbrite.... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laldie-ceilidh-featuring-the-sensational-jimi-shandrix-experience-tickets-1318915344299? .... These are separate ticket allocations. One source may sell out before the other.... instagram @laldieceilidhsedinburgh
Fri 27th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 28th, Band TBC, 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, tel: 0131 447 9548. 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/
July 2025
Wed 2nd, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 4th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 4th, Anne Hooper Music Director, Pinewoods log cabins Boston, USA, 6pm-10:30pm, £100.00, organised by RSCDS Boston. For more details and online registration visit Https://rsdsBoston.org/pinewoods-scottish-session.html Session 1 from 4th to 7th July; session 2 from 7th to12th July 2025. Scottish Country Dance classes and social dancing plus live music, jams, swimming, great food, parties and more! Stay in local log cabins, dance in open sided dance hall, swim in pools. More information - ask Sheila McCutcheon! All details tbc on their website; no idea of daily times or prices so best guess.
Wed 9th, Matthew McLennan Scottish Dance Band, Linlithgow Palace open air OUTSIDE in the Great Hall, 7:30pm-10:15pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop, email: ScotchHopCommittee@Gmail.com. Scottish dancing for ALL, Linlithgow Palace open air (or alternative wet weather venue Low Port Centre opposite Tesco). Lively, friendly & fun - great Scottish bands. Wednesdays 7:30pm until dark. On-line tickets now available from: https://scotchhop.org.uk/
Wed 9th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs