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!
December 2025
Sat 27th, HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Ratho Church Hall, Baird Road, Ratho, Edinburgh. EH28 8NP, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £12.00 (£5.00 concession), organised by Paul Chamberlain, email: info@myceilidh.co.uk, tel: 07799896050. HotScotch Ceilidh Band are back for another special pre-Hogmanay ceilidh on Saturday 27th December 2025 in Ratho Church Hall. Featuring Paul Chamberlain - Accordion, Michael Haywood - Fiddle & Jim Walker - Drums. All dances will be called so everybody can join in and have a brilliant evening. BYOB Tickets - £12, U16s - £5 - https://winterceilidh25.eventbrite.co.uk www.myceilidh.co.uk
Mon 29th, 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 their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Tue 30th, 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 their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Wed 31st, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 9pm-1am, £30.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their Hogmanay Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Wed 31st, The Occasionals, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PE, 8:30pm-12:30, £30.00, organised by Ceilidh Regulars: Sue Anderson & Bryony Stocker, email: Sue@DIYScotland.co.uk, tel: 07715932176. With Scotlands' best Ceilidh Band "The Occasionals" led by Freeland Barbour on accordian with Kevin Macleod on banjo and strings, plus perhaps Mairi Campbell on fiddle. Join the ceilidh regulars for the 21st annual Hogmanay Ceilidh at St Pete's. Soft drinks and nibbles included; BYOB.
Wed 31st, HLI, Charteris Centre, 7pm-9.30, £30.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 07585 445 995 (24 hours). 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 7pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 7pm 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 07585 445 995 (24 hours)
Wed 31st, HLI, Charteris Centre, 10pm-12.30, £30.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 07585 445 995 (24 hours). 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 10pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 10pm 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 07585 445 995 (24 hours)
January 2026
Sun 4th, The Clappy Doo band will play for a new year ceilidh dance in , the barn, Kidlaw farm, 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
Fri 16th, Ceilidh Plus, King's Hall, 41A S Clerk St, Edinburgh, EH8 9NZ, 6pm-9.30pm, £12.94 (£9.70 concession), organised by Traditional Dance Forum of Scotland, email: info@tdfs.org, tel: 07505654358. Come, dance, get involved at a ceilidh with a difference. Don't miss your chance to learn Chinese folk dances and American Line dances on the same night as dancing much-loved Scottish Country dances. Grab an Early Bird ticket until midnight on 31 December 2025 and save £2 on our Standard tickets. Details and tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/traddanceforumscotland