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 2026
Wed 15th, Different top Band each of 5 weeks: Gordon Shand, Linlithgow Palace open air , 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Scotch Hop Committee SCIO, email: scotchhopcommittee@gmail.com . Start of 5 week summer season, dancing to a different top Scottish Dance Band each Wednesday. Further details to follow, 30 something's year... Tickets on sale now, website link https://scotchhop.org.uk/ , Season tickets £52 for all 5 evenings, last few tickets
Sat 18th, Laldie Ceilidh featuring The Big Shoogle, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11pm, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: laldieceilidhsedinburgh@gmail.com, tel: 07717 290760. It is going to be intense, relentless, sweaty and fun - - 2 hours, 45 minutes of high-energy ceilidh dancing - - Fewer tickets on sale means extra space for dancing - - Licensed Bar (cards only) - - All ages and all abilities are welcome - free optional beginners’ class before the ceilidh - - Returning customers: don't forget to use the promo code for discounted tickets - - Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs ..... Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites...... https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/laldie-ceilidhs-3985233
Sat 18th, Auld Spice, Charteris Centre, 138 Pleasance, EH8 9RR, 8pm-11pm, £10.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 07585 445 995. 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 8pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 8pm 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 22nd, The Occasionals with caller Sheila McCutcheon, Linlithgow Palace open air or Alt venue in wet weather Low Port Centre by Station, 7:30pm-10:15pm, £13.00 (£52.00 concession), organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@Gmail.com. The Occasionals will be playing featuring Freeland Barbour on accordian, Kevin Macleod on Bango etc and Malcolm Jones of Runrig. Linlithgow Palace open air tbc (wet weather venue Low Port Centre by Linlithgow Station), Dancing 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Scotch Hop Committee SCIO, email: scotchhopcommittee@gmail.com . Summer season. Further details to follow, 30 something's year... Admission tickets on sale now, website link https://scotchhop.org.uk/ , Season tickets £52 for all 5 evenings.
Wed 29th, The Lomond Band, Linlithgow Palace open air, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@gmail.com. Organised by Scotch Hop Committee SCIO, email: scotchhopcommittee@gmail.com . 35th year Tickets on sale now, website link https://scotchhop.org.uk/ Unique open air venue - dancing in the Palace, lively, friendly and fun, all welcome...
Fri 31st, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, 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
August 2026
Wed 5th, Martainn Skene, Linlithgow Palace open air, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@Gmail.com. Organised by Scotch Hop Committee SCIO with fantastic callers Sheila McCutcheon and Seonaid Scott. Summer season, dancing to a different top Scottish Dance Band each Wednesday. Must be 35th summer season... Tickets on sale now, website link https://scotchhop.org.uk/ , All welcome, lively, friendly and fun...