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February 2012
Thu 2nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 2nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Thu 2nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Fri 3rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. The return of the Friday night 'Merlin' Ceilidh's. Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Fri 3rd, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 8pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). Piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Hall modern & air-conditioned. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk - tickets online
Fri 3rd, Thunderdogs, Holy Cross Church Hall, Bangholm Loan off Ferry Rd. Goldenacre., 7.30-11.30, £5.00, organised by Moira Brown for HF local walking group, email: Moiralbrown@hotmail.com, tel: 0131 552 0354. Please let Moira know how many coming as there will be a finger buffet provided, however tickets are available on the door.
Tue 7th, Heeliegoleerie, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 9th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Fri 10th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh featuring folk rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com. Tickets are available online or from the Queens Hall box office.
Sat 11th, Robert Fish Band, Rudolf Steiner Hall, 60 Spylaw Road, Edinburgh EH10 5BR, 7.30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£6.50 concession), organised by ceilidh collective, email: robin@ceilidhcollective.org.uk, tel: 07946226208. Valentine Ceilidh. Funky ceilidh with all the traditional tunes plus some more exciting numbers... To book tickets go to www.ceilidhcollective.org.uk. This is a ceilidh collective event, fundraising for Friends of the Earth Scotland. 100% profits from bar, door and raffle go to directly to boe. Details to follow in due course.
Tue 14th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 16th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 16th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Fri 17th, Judy's Ceilidh Collective, Grange Club,Portgower Place,Edinburgh,EH4 1HQ, 1930-Late, £20.00, organised by Alexandra Stewart, email: alexandra.stewart@blueyonder.co.uk. Come and join us in the magnificent Long Room of the Grange Club in Stockbridge on Friday 17 Feb 2012 for a charity ceilidh in aid of Maggies Centre & The Sick Kids.Dance to an excellent band that played for the Queen at Balmoral Castle. There will be delicious food & a superb raffle on the night.Just e-mail Alexandra to reserve your tickets,and send a cheque & SAE,made payable to 'Alexandra Stewart' to Alexandra Stewart,37 Darnell Road,Edinburgh,EH5 3PH. If you can't make it but would like to buy some raffle tickets(or donate a prize),just contact Alex and she will send you a list of prizes.SOLD OUT-But you can still donate raffle prizes for 2 fantastic charities.
Sat 18th, Wullie Fraser Ceilidh Band, St Jame's Church, Leith, Edinburgh, 7.00pm-11.00pm, £10.00, organised by Heather Mann, email: heather.mann22@hotmail.co.uk, tel: 0131 453 4755. Come along to a fundraiser ceilidh for charity Project Trust. Tickets £10 for adult ticket and under 14's £5 and price includes drinks and hot food. The ceilidh will be lively and fun and all ages are welcome. If you don't know what to do it's fine - there will be a caller. Held in Leith, near Edinburgh town at John's place. Doors open at 7pm and dance til 11pm. Any more details contact heather.mann22@hotmail.co.uk. Every penny raised will go to www.projecttrust.org.uk
Tue 21st, Whisky Kiss, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 23rd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 23rd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Fri 24th, A Whisky Kiss , THE COUNTING HOUSE, 36 WEST NICOLSON STREET, EDINBURGH, EH8 9DD , 8pm -Midnight , £10.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by NSPCC , email: scotlandevents@nspcc.org.uk, tel: 0844 892 0212. Join us for an evening of traditional Scottish Ceilidh dancing, with music provided by "A Whisky Kiss". Fresh from headlining the T in the Park Ceilidh Tent, A Whisky Kiss have been described as "Scottish music for the 21st Century". On the night there will be a bar, a raffle and all dances will be called. Book your tickets Tickets for the event are just £10 each. For further information or to book, please contact the NSPCC Scotland Fundraising Team on 0844 892 0212 or email scotlandevents@nspcc.org.uk Please note the event is for over 18s only. Where your money goes All money raised will go to the NSPCC in Scotland.
Fri 24th, Heeliegoleerie, St. Brides Community Centre, 7:30-midnight, £10.00 (£7.00 concession), organised by The Green Team, tel: 01313377227. The Green Team is an environmental organisation working with young people throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians carrying out practical conservation and environmental projects. Our Green Volunteers programme of Sunday and residential weekend events is led by volunteers trained by the Green Team. This is our annual fundraising ceilidh and celebration of our volunteers. Tickets £10 (£7 concessions, under 12's £5) available from The Green Team (Edinburgh and Lothians) 0131 337 7227 http://www.greenteam.org.uk/contact.html
Sat 25th, BELLA McNAB'S DANCE BAND, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. FUNDRAISER for Scots Music Group. See www.scotsmusic.org/programmes/ceilidhs-2011-12/ for more information and to buy online. Tickets ordered online will be on the door for collection. Full-price tickets on the night are £10/£8 conc. Our monthly ceilidhs are lively, 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. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm to midnight. Licensed bar. Please note – only alcohol purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises. Water is available free of charge
Tue 28th, The Sensational Jimi Shandrix experience, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
March 2012
Thu 1st, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Fri 2nd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Start your weekend at the famous 'Merlin' Ceilidh. Great Band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Tue 6th, Or ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 8th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 8th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Fri 9th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh featuring folk rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com. Tickets are available online or from the Queens Hall box office.
Fri 9th, Freeland Barbour, Kevin MaCleod & Sheila McCutcheon, 55 The Loan, (next to Scotmid) South Queensferry, 7.30pm-11pm, £8.50, organised by Ed Kelly, email: ekelly@talktalk.net, tel: 07967494224/01313191965. Charity Ceilidh run by the Rotary Club in South Queensferry. Dances called when required. Haggis neeps and tatties on sale, fabulous raffle and BYOB. Get your tickets soon.
Tue 13th, Heeliegoleerie, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 15th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 15th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Fri 16th, Willie Fraser ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 8pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). Piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Hall modern & air-conditioned. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk - tickets online
Tue 20th, Big Shoogle, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 22nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 22nd, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
Sat 24th, HEELIEGOLEERIE, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. FUNDRAISER for Scots Music Group as part of Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture festival 2012. See www.scotsmusic.org/programmes/ceilidhs-2011-12/ for more information and to buy online. Tickets ordered online will be on the door for collection. Full-price tickets on the night are £10/£8 conc. Our monthly ceilidhs are lively, 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. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm to midnight. Licensed bar. Please note – only alcohol purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises. Water is available free of charge.
Sun 25th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00 (£7.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture Festival, email: www.ceilidhculture.co.uk, tel: 0131 228 1155. Part of the Ceilidh Culture Festival 2012 the Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band will provide a feast of music, song and dance. 5pce band with Caller ensures everybody will find something to their taste whether dancing, or just listening to the music. Fun packed night - all welcome. Tickets from Usher Hall Box Office or if available on sale at door on the night.
Tue 27th, Heeliegoleerie, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Thu 29th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.15-20.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Beginners Dance Class. A chance to learn those traditional Scottish partner dance and join in the ceilidh
Thu 29th, Stan Reeves with Freeland Barbour or Callum Marwick, Dance Base 14-16 Grassmarket Edinburgh, 19.45-21.15, £6.50 (£5.50 concession), organised by Dance Base, email: dance@dancebase.co.uk, tel: 01312255525. Ceilidh Improvers/Intermediate Dance Class. Beginning with a warm up in the latter half of the beginners class. For those already familiar with the traditional dances and who are ready to try out less well known ones.
April 2012
Tue 3rd, Pentland ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Fri 6th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. The friday night 'Merlin' Ceilidh. Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Tue 10th, Deoch n' Dorus, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Fri 13th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh featuring folk rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com. Tickets are available online or from the Queens Hall box office.
Sun 15th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00 (£7.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh's Ceilidh Culture Festival, email: www.ceilidhculture.co.uk, tel: 0131 228 1155. The 'Cadjer's' 2nd gig as part of the Ceilidh Culture Festival 2012. 5pce band with Caller providing a feast of music, song and dance. Fun packed night - all welcome. Tickets from Usher Hall Box Office or if available on sale at door on the night.
Tue 17th, HotScotch ceilidh band, Ceilidh club @ The Bongo club, 8:30pm-11pm, £6.00, organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. The Edinburgh ceilidh club brings you weekly ceilidhs featuring the best ceilidh bands from Edinburgh and further afield. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com
Fri 20th, Sounds Braw, Best Western Keavil House Hotel, Crossford, KY12 8NN, 8pm-midnight, £10.00, organised by Robert Kerr, email: music@scottish-harp.co.uk, tel: 01383 732205. The ceilidh will be held in the newly refurbished Mountbatten Suite. All dances called, so beginners welcome. Ticket includes soup and crusty bread. Buy your tickets over the phone and I'll send them out to you.
Sat 21st, Ceilidhdonia, Edinburgh Corn Exchange, 8.00-1.00, £10.00, organised by Shirley Coote, email: shirley.coote@rbs.co.uk, tel: 07939572781. I'm organising this ceilidh in Aid of Marie Curie Hospice, Fairmilehead. Any info you want please contact me.
Sat 28th, THE ROBERT FISH BAND, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. FUNDRAISER for Scots Music Group. See www.scotsmusic.org/programmes/ceilidhs-2011-12/ for more information and to buy online. Tickets ordered online will be on the door for collection. Full-price tickets on the night are £10/£8 conc. Our monthly ceilidhs are lively, 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. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm to midnight. Licensed bar. Please note – only alcohol purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises. Water is available free of charge.
May 2012
Tue 1st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, The Royal Scots Club, Edinburgh, 7.00pm-10.00pm, £6.00, organised by Cadjers Music Factory, email: aross@cccb.fsnet.co.uk, tel: 07815 741699. Special Ceilidh event. 30 French 13-15yr old teenagers are on holiday and want to experience a traditional ceilidh. Please come along and join in the fun. Suitable for all ages, family groups, individuals - all welcome. Great venue (3mins walk from Queen Street) dancing to the Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band (www.canongatecadjers.com). Pay at the door on the night.
Fri 4th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Friday night is fun night at the 'Merlin' Ceilidh. Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Pay at the door.
Fri 11th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 8pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). Piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Hall modern & air-conditioned. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk - tickets online
Fri 11th, The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £6.00, organised by The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, email: iain@thunderdog.co.uk, tel: 01316611655. Come and dance with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. A mix of well known and not so well known dances. All dances can be called so no experience necessary. Bring your own refreshments and plenty of enthusiasm! (www.thunderdog.co.uk)
Fri 18th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh featuring folk rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com. Tickets are available online or from the Queens Hall box office.
Sat 26th, THE THUNDERDOG CEILIDH BAND, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. FUNDRAISER for Scots Music Group. See www.scotsmusic.org/programmes/ceilidhs-2011-12/ for more information and to buy online. Tickets ordered online will be on the door for collection. Full-price tickets on the night are £10/£8 conc. Our monthly ceilidhs are lively, 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. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm to midnight. Licensed bar. Please note – only alcohol purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises. Water is available free of charge
June 2012
Fri 1st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. The 'Merlin' Ceilidh has it all - Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Fri 8th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh featuring folk rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com. Tickets are available online or from the Queens Hall box office.
Fri 22nd, The Hoogie Band with Keith Smith, Linlithgow Academy/Rugby Club Marquee, 7:30pm-11:30pm. Rotary ScotchHop called by John Carswell. Bring your own picnic!
July 2012
Fri 6th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Friday night 'Merlin' Ceilidh's provide a great taste of Scotland. All visitors welcome. Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Sat 7th, DA HOOLEY, St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. FUNDRAISER for Scots Music Group. See www.scotsmusic.org/programmes/ceilidhs-2011-12/ for more information and to buy online. Tickets ordered online will be on the door for collection. Full-price tickets on the night are £10/£8 conc. Our monthly ceilidhs are lively, 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. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm to midnight. Licensed bar. Please note – only alcohol purchased from the bar may be consumed on the premises. Water is available free of charge.
Wed 11th, Linlithgow Palace open air, John Carmichael Scottish Dance Band, 7:30pm-dark. Dancing outside in the Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (alternative venue if wet Low Port Centre, opposite Tesco). Venue confirmed on this website by 6pm on the night. Organised and called by John Carswell. www.scotchhop.org.uk
Fri 13th, Teannaich, Ceilidh club @ The South Hall, Pollock Halls, 7:30pm-midnight, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Mark Neal, email: mark@edinburghceilidhs.com. Edinburghs biggest and best regular ceilidh featuring folk rock ceilidh band Teannaich. Top dancing, great bar, great atmosphere and a caller to teach the dances so you can have a great time if its your 1st ceilidh or if you are expert. More details from our website on www.edinburghceilidhs.com. Tickets are available online or from the Queens Hall box office.
Wed 18th, Linlithgow Palace courtyard open air., Simon Howie Scottish Dance Band, 7:30pm-dark. Dancing outside in the Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (alternative venue if wet: Low Port Centre, opposite Tesco). Venue confirmed on this website by 6pm on the night. Organised and called by John Carswell. www.scotchhop.org.uk
Fri 20th, The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £6.00, organised by The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, email: iain@thunderdog.co.uk, tel: 01316611655. Come and dance with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. A mix of well known and not so well known dances. All dances can be called so no experience necessary. Bring your own refreshments and plenty of enthusiasm! (www.thunderdog.co.uk)
Wed 25th, Linlithgow Palace Courtyard open air, Bella McNab ceilidh band, 7:30pm-dark. Dancing outside in the Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (alternative venue if wet Low Port Centre, opposite Tesco). Venue confirmed on this website by 6pm on the night. Organised and called by John Carswell. www.scotchhop.org.uk
August 2012
Wed 1st, Linlithgow Palace Courtyard outside in open air, Glencraig ceilidh band, 7:15pm-dark. Dancing outside in the Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (alternative venue if wet Low Port Centre, opposite Tesco). Venue confirmed on this website by 6pm on the night. Organised and called by John Carswell. www.scotchhop.org.uk
Fri 3rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Great Traditional Ceilidh band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Visitors most welcome. Pay at the door.
Fri 3rd, Wilie Fraser ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Sat 4th, HLI ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Mon 6th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Tue 7th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Wed 8th, Linlithgow Palace courtyard open air, James Coutts Dance Band, 7:15pm-dark. Dancing outside in the Palace Courtyard EH49 7AL (alternative venue if wet Low Port Centre, opposite Tesco). Venue confirmed on this website by 6pm on the night. Organised and called by John Carswell. http://www.scotchhop.co.uk/
Wed 8th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Thu 9th, Wilie Fraser ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Fri 10th, Wilie Fraser ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Sat 11th, HLI ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Mon 13th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Tue 14th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Wed 15th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Thu 16th, Willie Forest ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Fri 17th, Willie Forest ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Sat 18th, HLI ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Mon 20th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Tue 21st, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Wed 22nd, Scott Leslie ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Thu 23rd, Willie Fraser ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Fri 24th, Willie Fraser ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
Sat 25th, HLI ceilidh band & caller Ken Gourlay, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ (between Grassmarket & Tollcross), 9pm-11pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). All dances walked through & called. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. Piper. www.edinburghceilidhs.co.uk
September 2012
Fri 7th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Friday night is 'Merlin' Ceilidh night. Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Fri 28th, The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £6.00, organised by The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, email: iain@thunderdog.co.uk, tel: 01316611655. Come and dance with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. A mix of well known and not so well known dances. All dances can be called so no experience necessary. Bring your own refreshments and plenty of enthusiasm! (www.thunderdog.co.uk)
Sat 29th, Scots Music Group Fundraiser - band tbc. , St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. Bands announced in spring 2012 at www.scotsmusic.org/dance - where you can also join the mailing list.
October 2012
Fri 5th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Super venue, Great band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Sat 27th, Scots Music Group Fundraiser - band tbc., St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. Bands announced in spring 2012 at www.scotsmusic.org/dance - where you can also join the mailing list.
November 2012
Fri 2nd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-11.00pm, £6.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Great Traditional Ceilidh Band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Suitable for all ages (over 10yrs) and beginner to experienced dancers. Super fun night out! Pay at the door.
Fri 9th, The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £6.00, organised by The Thunderdog Ceilidh Band, email: iain@thunderdog.co.uk, tel: 01316611655. Come and dance with the Thunderdog Ceilidh Band. A mix of well known and not so well known dances. All dances can be called so no experience necessary. Bring your own refreshments and plenty of enthusiasm! (www.thunderdog.co.uk)
Sat 10th, Wayne Robertson Band, Linlithgow Academy, 7:30pm-11:30pm. Rotary Scotch Hop organised by John Lawson and called by John Carswell. http://www.scotchhop.co.uk/ Note inside under cover tonight!
Sat 17th, Scots Music Group Fundraiser - band tbc., St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. Bands announced in spring 2012 at www.scotsmusic.org/dance - where you can also join the mailing list.
December 2012
Fri 7th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Merlin Roadhouse, Morningside, Edinburgh., 8.00pm-late, £10.00, organised by Merlin Roadhouse Events, email: Merlin.Edinburgh@belhavenpubs.net, tel: 0131 447 4329. Christmas Ceilidh, full on music, dancing and singing. For a great works night out in super location come along to the Merlin. Traditional Ceilidh Band with Caller www.canongatecadjers.com, large dance floor, bar & food. Super fun night out! Contact the Merlin for more information and Tickets.
Sat 15th, Scots Music Group Fundraiser - band tbc., St Bride's Centre, Orwell Terrace, Haymarket, Edinburgh, 8pm-midnight, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by Scots Music Group, email: admin@scotsmusic.org. Bands announced in spring 2012 at www.scotsmusic.org/dance - where you can also join the mailing list.