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!
July 2024
Wed 31st, The Liam Steward Dance Band for Alan Crookston Ceilidh Band, Linlithgow Palace open air, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com. Lively friendly and fun, with a different top Scottish Dance band each week. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic open air Palace, dancing in the Great Hall with a view from spiral stairs of the 15th Century fountain in the courtyard below. Lots of inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread served at the interval. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: On-line tickets in advance, ticket line link https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/ *** See other dates for more information.
August 2024
Thu 1st, 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
Fri 2nd, 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 3rd, Matthew Shiel (piano), Inch House Community Centre (225 Gilmerton Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5UF), 18:00-21:00, £30.00, organised by Les Danses Antiques (https://www.danseantique.com/), email: danse.antique@gmail.com, tel: 07943594063. Ceilidh-style Tea Dance inspired by the Victorian period (part of the Edinburgh Victorian Dance Weekend). Join in for a delightful evening in the elegant Main Hall—Drawing Room of Inch House. You'll be transported back to the mid-and late 19th century for a night of lively and elegant dances that once swept through the Scottish capital, led by Susan de Guardiola, an American-based social and historical dance expert. The evening will be accompanied by a live piano music concert and light refreshments in the afternoon tea style. No prior dance experience is needed, as Susan will teach and call all dances during the event. Feel free to come with a partner or on your own. Victorian or Victorian-inspired costumes are encouraged and will add to the festive atmosphere, but they are not mandatory. For your comfort and safety, please wear flat or small heel shoes. More information and booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-victorian-dance-weekend-tickets-938957265457
Mon 5th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Tue 6th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Wed 7th, Ewan Galloway Scottish Dance Band, Linlithgow Palace Great Hall open air, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com. Lively friendly and fun, with a different top Scottish Dance band each week. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic Palace open air, in the Great Hall on the upper floor, access by spiral stair past 15th Century fountain in the courtyard. Lots of inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread served at the interval. See other dates for more information. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: On-line tickets in advance, ticket line link https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/
Wed 7th, 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
Wed 7th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Thu 8th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.