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!
July 2018
Thu 19th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.00, £6.00, organised by Alex Ross, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Traditional Scottish Ceilidh in central Edinburgh. Especially suited for Overseas Holiday & Summer Visitors to the City, Students, Singles, Groups, Families and our regular ceilidh dancing friends. Informal, fun night with live band (facebook: Canongate Cadjers) and a great Caller who will explain all the dances. Suitable for all age groups. Licenced Bar. Dancing starts 7.30pm. Inexpensive night as entry only £6.00 per person with under 12's free (discount available for groups 10+ / phone for information). No need to book just come along and pay at the door. All Welcome.
Wed 25th, The Occasionals, Linlithgow Palace Courtyard, EH49 7AL , 7:30pm-dark, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@Gmail.com. Third of 5 Wednesdays - Scottish Dancing for ALL in the unique historic Palace Courtyard open air. 29th year. Different top Scottish dance band each week. ALL welcome, all dances called or demonstrated. 29th season. Further details and dance programme see www.ScotchHop.org.uk or Facebook: Linlithgow ScotchHop
Thu 26th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH8 7LE, 7.30pm-10.00pm, £6.00, organised by Alex Ross, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Traditional Scottish Ceilidh in central Edinburgh. Especially suited for Overseas Holiday & Summer Visitors to the City, Students, Singles, Groups, Families and our regular ceilidh dancing friends. Informal, fun night with live band (facebook: Canongate Cadjers) and a great Caller who will explain all the dances. Suitable for all age groups. Licenced Bar. Dancing starts 7.30pm. Inexpensive night as entry only £6.00 per person with under 12's free (discount available for groups 10+ / phone for information). No need to book just come along and pay at the door. All Welcome.
Fri 27th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, 34 W Nicholson Street, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £10.00 (£7.50 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidh Band, email: info@annasach.co.uk, tel: 07768563138. 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. Tickets available from https://www.annasach.co.uk/events
Sat 28th, Point Five Ceilidh Band , ST Brides Centre, 10 Orwell Terrace, Edinburgh, 7.30-10.30, £12.00, organised by Staffie Smiles Rescue, email: staffiesmilesrescue@gmail.com. Ceilidh in aid of Staffie Smiles Rescue, there will be live music from Point Five ceilidh band (with a caller), a bar available and chance to chat with great folk while supporting a worthwhile cause. Tickets £12 ALL proceeds goes to the rescue. Tickets available on link below, best to purchase in advance as we do hope to sell out prior to event. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ceilidh-in-aid-of-staffie-smiles-rescue-tickets-45115064372 Staffie Smiles Rescue saves and rehomes staffies who have been abandoned, stray and in some cases abused. http://www.staffiesmilesrescues.com/
August 2018
Wed 1st, Gordon Pattullo, Linlithgow Palace Courtyard, EH49 7AL , 7:30pm-late, £10.00 (£8.00 concession), organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@Gmail.com. Fourth of 5 Wednesdays - Scottish Dancing for ALL in the unique historic Palace Courtyard open air. 29th year. Different top Scottish dance band each week. ALL welcome, all dances called or demonstrated. 29th season. Further details and dance programme see www.ScotchHop.org.uk or Facebook: Linlithgow ScotchHop
Fri 3rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00 (£6.00 concession), organised by cadjers music factory, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815 741699. Great Traditional Ceilidh with Live Band & Caller. Suitable for Beginners to Experienced Dancers. Licenced Bar, Nice Dance Floor and easy on Street Parking. No need to book tickets ~ just Pay at Door on the Night. All Welcome with free entry for under 12's. Facebook: Canongate Cadjers
Fri 3rd, Willie Fraser ceilidh band, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, 9pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374. with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band & piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. No high heels please. Attendees without bags, large handbags, rucksacks etc. will get fast-track entry. Mobile phones & tablets: photos & videos are OK but if you intend to spend time texting, browsing the web etc. please don't come. Musicians find this very rude. edinburghceilidhs.net
Sat 4th, HLI ceilidh band, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, 9pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374. with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band & piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. No high heels please. Attendees without bags, large handbags, rucksacks etc. will get fast-track entry. Mobile phones & tablets: photos & videos are OK but if you intend to spend time texting, browsing the web etc. please don't come. Musicians find this very rude. edinburghceilidhs.net
Mon 6th, Scott Leslie ceilidh band, Lauriston Hall, 28 Lauriston St, Edinburgh EH3 9DJ, 9pm-11pm, £8.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.co.uk, tel: 0131 339 5374. with caller Ken Gourlay, ceilidh band & piper. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. No high heels please. Attendees without bags, large handbags, rucksacks etc. will get fast-track entry. Mobile phones & tablets: photos & videos are OK but if you intend to spend time texting, browsing the web etc. please don't come. Musicians find this very rude. edinburghceilidhs.net