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!
February 2025
Sat 15th, Canongate Cadjers, Portobello Town Hall, 147 - 149 Portobello High St, Portobello, Edinburgh EH15 1AF, 7:00pm-11pm, £13.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Mary, email: Mmnjoki2002@yahoo.com. Fundraiser ceilidh for Osigili Maasai Children Foundation charity in Kenya. Further details to follow. Tickets £10 on-line Eventbrite plus admin; £13 cash at the door. African dancing display at the interval. For Osigili Maasai Children Foundation in BYOB (Please help clear bottles and glasses) There will be a raffle. Buy tickets online at Eventbrite £10 plus administration fee Or cash only at the door £13 https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/fundraising-ceilidh-for-osigili-maasai-children-foundation-in-kenya-tickets-987240903117 If you have any questions please email Mary Njoki at mmnjoki2002@yahoo.com Save the date please.
Sat 15th, Valentines weekend - Laldie Ceilidh featuring The Cutting Edge, Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11pm, £13.00, organised by Patrick Steuart, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. A Laldie Ceilidh is part of a great Saturday night. Develop a Saturday ceilidh habit. This is suitable for all fun-loving people, including first-timers. You don't have to do it right, you just have to be ready to try (and ready for a laugh). We demonstrate, practice and call dances to suit the overall crowd - and there are always experienced dancers to follow. Licensed Bar. Doors open 7:30pm, dancing from 8pm, ends 11pm. Please note tickets are on sale at Eventbrite and at the venue website. These are separate ticket allocations. One source may sell out before the other. . . . . https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/laldie-ceilidh-with-the-cutting-edge-tickets-1209181467319 . . . . . https://assemblyroxy.com/ . . . . . Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs
Sat 22nd, Portobello Ceilidh Band, 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, tel: 0131 447 9548. 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 22nd, Ceilidh Minogue, Southside Community Centre, 20:00-11pm, £12.50, organised by Jets Volleyball, email: jetsvc@gmail.com . Ceilidh '25, Jets Volleyball Ceilidh, Southside Community Centre, Finish time may be 10:30 or later. More details try emailing ; tickets: https://zfrmz.eu/TNHn6dpUClTyhyfUWyKI
Sat 22nd, Hud Yer Wheesht, Portobello Town Hall, 7pm-11.30pm, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by ceilidh collective, email: robin@boe.org.uk, tel: 07590116750. A fundraiser for Friends of the Earth Scotland and Porty Community Energy with Bollywood dancing, licensed bar, raffle, and over three hours of ceilidh dancing. For details and to book tickets: www.ceilidhcollective.org
Thu 27th, Dinner and Ceilidh with Iain MacPhail Ceilidh Band, Edinburgh Zoo, 134 Corstorphine Road, Edinburgh, EH12 6TS, 7pm-11pm, £35.00, organised by Adoption UK Scotland, email: scotland@adoptionuk.org.uk. Featuring the brilliant Iain MacPhail Ceilidh Band, this is set to be a fantastic evening of music and dancing to raise funds for Adoption UK Scotland’s vital work supporting young people who have been adopted, are in foster or kinship care, or who have fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. Ticket price includes a hot buffet meal. This event is licensed and for over-18s only. Book on Eventbrite (search Adoption UK Fundraising ceilidh)
Fri 28th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00 (£12.00 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. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
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