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!
March 2024
Fri 22nd, recorded music, Guy Roberts Room, Duns Swimming Pool, Duns, 19.30-21.30, £2.50, organised by Duns Ceilidh Club, email: dunsceilidhclub@gmail.com, tel: 07766600822. Fortnightly practice session, dancing to recorded music. All abilities and ages welcome, adults £2.50, children £0.50 (no unaccompanied children please). Bring soft indoor shoes and a water bottle. No partner required. Easier dances in the first 90 mins, introducing a couple or so slightly more advanced (Scottish country) dances in the last half hour. Find us on Facebook @dunsceilihclub or send us an email to be added to our mailing list. We are quite a small group in a rural area - new dancers very welcome!
Fri 22nd, Stringjammers, Beach Lane Social Club, Figgate St, Portobello, 7 for 7.30 pm-11pm, £12.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club, email: alijeffrey@hotmail.com. Set sail for a night of music and dancing maximum action with spins, reels and maximum dance action from Stringjammers Ceilidh band and Portobello Sailing & Kayaking Club! Tickets available here: https://pskc.sumupstore.com with a Pay What You Can option if you'd like to pay less or more than advertised ticket price. Bar available. All dances will be called. We're a friendly, community watersports club and would love to see new faces at our ceilidh, everyone welcome.
Sat 23rd, Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, 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. 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 23rd, Clappy Doo band and ceilidh caller Bett , in the Barn, Kidlaw Farm near Gifford, EH41 4JW , 7.30pm -11.00pm, £8.00, organised by Bett Morrison, email: kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 01620 810429. BYOB. Hot food included during the break - a curry or a chilli.
Sat 23rd, Gavin Piper Dance Band, Trinity Community Church Hall, Penicuik, 7:30pm-11:30pm, £10.00, tel: 07512 833 691. Local ceilidh in Penicuik at Trinity Community Church Hall, Tickets £10 per person. Contact 01968 672 631 or 07512 833 691
Sat 23rd, HLI, Charteris Centre, 8pm-11pm, £10.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374. 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 0131 339 5374 (24 hours) - free to NHS with photo-id by ringing this number
Fri 29th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 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. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 30th, Ceilidh Caleerie, Inch Park Community Sports Club EH16 5UD, 7.30-late, £10.00 (£5.00 concession), organised by Gracemount Mansion Development Trust, email: gracemountmansion@outlook.com, tel: +447904630312. £10 is full price but a 'by-donation' option is available. Just come and enjoy the fun! Book tickets - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gracemount-mansion-fundraising-ceilidh-tickets-842810858967?aff=oddtdtcreator All proceeds go to Gracemount Mansion Development Trust - our aim is to renovate and reopen the Mansion as a much-needed community space. Bar available. All welcome.
April 2024
Fri 5th, recorded music, Guy Roberts Room, Duns Swimming Pool, Duns, 19.30-21.30, £2.50, organised by Duns Ceilidh Club, email: dunsceilidhclub@gmail.com, tel: 07766600822. Fortnightly practice session, dancing to recorded music. All abilities and ages welcome, adults £2.50, children £0.50 (no unaccompanied children please). Bring soft indoor shoes and a water bottle. No partner required. Easier dances in the first 90 mins, introducing a couple or so slightly more advanced (Scottish country) dances in the last half hour. Find us on Facebook @dunsceilihclub or send us an email to be added to our mailing list. We are quite a small group in a rural area - new dancers very welcome!
Sat 6th, Fundraiser Ceilidh with the Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band (4 pce with Caller), PORTOBELLO TOWN HALL, Portobello High Street, Edinburgh EH15 1AF, 7.30pm-11.00pm, £10.00, organised by Alex Ross, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Ceilidh to help raise funds to send elite Wolfpack Martial Arts fighters to Hungary this August to compete in the WAKO World Kickboxing Championships. These young athletes will be traveling with Team GB representing Scotland. All these overseas events are fully self funded by the families so please come along and support this event. Great Venue with huge dance floor (recently refurbished with balcony to spectate for any non-dancers), Top Ceilidh Band with full instructions provided for newby dancers. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Raffle and Bottle Coin throw at break time so bring some change. Portobello Town Hall is served by Lothian Bus Nos. 26,12,19,45,21 & 49. If you only do one Ceilidh this year make it this one - going to be a great fun night.Tickets available on eventbrite, on sale at the door on the night (cash only) or send email to reserve tickets for collection at the box office. Entry £10.00 or Family ticket available for £30.00 (4 Persons).