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!
January 2025
Thu 23rd, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £28.00 (£24.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday. The ceilidh will start at 7.30pm with a break for a buffet supper served around 9pm of haggis, neeps & tatties, and a complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label to wash it all down. Then it's back to the dancing! Beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Fri 24th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £28.00 (£24.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday. The ceilidh will start at 7.30pm with a break for a buffet supper served around 9pm of haggis, neeps & tatties, and a complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label to wash it all down. Then it's back to the dancing! Beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 25th, Canongate Cadjers, 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/
Sat 25th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £30.00 (£26.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday. The ceilidh will start at 7.30pm with a break for a buffet supper served around 9pm of haggis, neeps & tatties, and a complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label to wash it all down. Then it's back to the dancing! Beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 25th, A Laldie Ceilidh with Ceilidh Minogue and a tad Burns, Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 19:30-23:00, £18.00, organised by Patrick Steuart, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. Celebrate Burns Night with our full-fat unabridged Laldie Ceilidh featuring Ceilidh Minogue with a side dish of a Burns Recitals Competition. Join us for a Burns Night of high-energy traditional Scottish ceilidh. This time we will be dancing to the lively sound of Ceilidh Minogue. It is going to be intense, relentless, sweaty and fun. Suitable for all fun-loving people, including first-timers: we demonstrate, practice and call dances to suit the crowd. At half time we will acknowledge the Bard with a Recitals Competition and an Immortal Memory toast. The ticket price includes the offer of a dram of whisky (or soft drink) to join the toast, and a cranachan-inspired dessert slice. If you are in performing mood, brush up on your party piece and bring it along. If you want to be sure of the opportunity to compete, get in touch beforehand. Licensed Bar. Tickets from https://assemblyroxy.com/
February 2025
Fri 7th, Pentlands Ceilidh Band, Burntisland Parish Church Hall, 7pm-11.30pm, organised by Stewart Paton, tel: 07972 255179. Fundraiser for Burntisland Highland Games Tickets £10 adults and £5 under 16 BYOB. Raffle and rolling pound coins at the bottle during the break
Sat 8th, Matt Carlyle, Canon Hoban Hall, Broxburn, 19:00-22:00, £10.00, organised by Mair Tyler. Fundraising ceilidh in aid of the British Red Cross. Family-friendly, children free with accompanying adult. Cash bar & raffle. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fundraising-ceilidh-in-aid-of-the-british-red-cross-tickets-1129604470379?aff=oddtdtcreator