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!
September 2025
Wed 17th, 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 19th, 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: C. 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 20th, Tarmachan 3 piece Ceilidh Band with caller, Strathallan Castle Auchterarder PH3 1JZ, 7pm-10pm, £20.00, organised by Perth Equine Vets. Perth Equine Vets cordially invites you to our 5th birthday ceilidh at Strathallan Castle, Auchterarder. Tickets will include a pizza feast buffet of 14" pizzas (vegan, diary free and vegetarian pizzas available). Cash bar. Music by fabulous local band, Tarmachan, a 3-piece ceilidh band guaranteed to get you up dancing. Experienced caller to keep everyone right, whether you are completely new to ceilidh dancing or simply need a reminder of what to do. Come and join us for a knees-up to celebrate with us! Tickets https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/perth-equine-vets-5th-birthday-ceilidh-tickets-1299594986589
Wed 24th, 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 26th, 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 26th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00 (£12.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our regular Ceilidh at The Counting House, Edinburgh from 8pm. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 27th, The Robert Fish Band, St Bride's Centre, 10 Orwell Terracce, 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/
Sat 27th, Auld Spice, Charteris Centre, 8pm-11pm, £10.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 07585 445 995. 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, 07585 445 995 (24 hours)
October 2025
Fri 3rd, 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 10th, 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