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!
October 2026
Sun 18th, The Clappy Doo band will play for an autumn ceilidh dance, in the Barn, Kidlaw Farm near Gifford, EH41 4JW , 1900-2230, £10.00, organised by Bett Morrison, email: kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 01620810429. The price includes a supper bowl of chilli con carne or chicken curry plus a vegi alternative. BYOB. Please ensure you advise Bett your name and numbers to assist portion control. Payment is on the night, cash only.
Sat 24th, Riverside Ceilidh Band, Chalmers Hall Parish Church, Bridge of Allan, Opposite Co-op , 7:30pm-11pm, £15.00 (£7.00 concession), organised by Jonathan Cape, email: jon@cameroncape.net. Fair Trade Ceilidh at the Parish Church Hall opposite the Co-op site. Student/ Concession £7, Under 16 £5, Under 8 free. Adults £15; Concession price applies to people receiving a welfare benefit, see https://www.mygov.scot/browse/benefits ts are available online here: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/fairtradestirling
Fri 30th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, 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 31st, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our spooktacular Hallowe'en 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 31st, The Occasionals with caller Sheila McCutcheon, St Brides, near Haymarket Station, Edinburgh, 7:15pm-11pm, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: info@scosMusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9548. Scots Music Group ceilidhs are great fun, our Meetup regular monthly get-together with fabulous music from The Occasionals. Doors open 7pm, dancing from approx 7:30pm-11pm. BUY NOW tickets on line www.scotsmusic.org/ in advance if possible [cheaper]. Tickets £12/£8 in advance, £15/£10 cash only on the door - if any tickets left by then... . Any issues office open mid week: eMail: [admin@scotsmusic.org](mailto:admin@scotsmusic.org), tel: 0131 447 9548 (office hours part time week days) or ask Ceilidh Meetup organisers. ... "SMG 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 from the Ceilidh Meetup to give you a hand and get everyone up dancing!" ... Brilliant music for ceilidh dancing from the Occasionals led by Freeland Barbour, with Kevin Macleod, Malcolm Jones and Mairi Campbell. Tickets at the door cost £15/£10 so advance, booked tickets £12/£8: https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
November 2026
Fri 6th, Edward Wallace and Tom Oakes, Columcille Centre, 7:45-10:30, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com. Kind of a smoother American cousin of Scottish ceilidh. As always, an inclusive community dance with great live music, all dances taught with gender-neutral calling, all welcome. Tickets: https://www.citizenticket.com/organiser/edinburgh-contra-dance/