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!
December 2025
Thu 4th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Sat 6th, Sam Baxter and Heather McAslan, Columcille Centre, 7:45-10:30, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com. Edinburgh Contra Dance - American-style ceilidh - all welcome - great live music from Sam Baxter on fiddle and Heather McAslan on piano - all dances called by Rachel Shapiro Wallace. Tickets and more info at: https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-november/
Thu 11th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Sat 13th, Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11pm, £24.00, organised by Patrick Steuart, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. Guaranteed to be intense, relentless and sweaty. Doors open 7.45pm, Ceilidh starts 8pm, ends 11pm. Licensed Bar (cards only, no cash). All ages and all abilities are welcome. Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs ..... Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites...... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-laldie-ceilidh-featuring-hotscotch-ceilidh-band-tickets-1635883875709
Tue 16th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £15.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Christmas Party Fun Night. No Need to Book (unless more than 6 persons - send email) - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook Info: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs https://www.facebook.com/cadjersband
Wed 17th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £15.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Christmas Party Fun Night. No Need to Book (unless more than 6 persons - send email) - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook Info: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs https://www.facebook.com/cadjersband
Thu 18th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Fri 19th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £15.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Christmas Party Fun Night. No Need to Book (unless more than 6 persons - send email) - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook Info: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs https://www.facebook.com/cadjersband
Sat 20th, 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: ceilidhs@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/
Sat 27th, HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Ratho Church Hall, Baird Road, Ratho, Edinburgh. EH28 8NP, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £12.00 (£5.00 concession), organised by Paul Chamberlain, email: info@myceilidh.co.uk, tel: 07799896050. HotScotch Ceilidh Band are back for another special pre-Hogmanay ceilidh on Saturday 27th December 2025 in Ratho Church Hall. Featuring Paul Chamberlain - Accordion, Michael Haywood - Fiddle & Jim Walker - Drums. All dances will be called so everybody can join in and have a brilliant evening. BYOB Tickets - £12, U16s - £5 - https://winterceilidh25.eventbrite.co.uk www.myceilidh.co.uk