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!
November 2025
Tue 4th, Ceilidh/Bal Folk Club, The Foresters Arms, 35 High Street, Aberdour KY30SJ, 7.30pm-9pm, entrance free, organised by Aberdour Cultural Association, email: ingriedb@gmail.com. Brush up on your ceilidh skills and discover new dances (balfolk, medieval, breton...). There will be fun for everybody, beginners and advanced dancers alike.
Thu 6th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Fri 7th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 13th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Fri 14th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 20th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Fri 21st, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 22nd, Laldie Ceilidh Deluxe featuring The Occasionals, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11pm, £19.00, organised by Patrick Steuart, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. This ceilidh is a deluxe event: fewer tickets on sale to give more space on the dance floor. Doors open 7.45pm, Ceilidh starts 8pm, ends 11pm. Licensed Bar (cards only, no cash). All ages and all abilities are welcome. First-timers and beginners are invited to come early for a free half-hour class in ceilidh dance basics. Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs ..... Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites...... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laldie-ceilidh-deluxe-featuring-the-occasionals-tickets-1635673185529
Thu 27th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Fri 28th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs