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 2023
Sat 9th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £27.50 (£23.50 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Come and dance to Annasach Ceilidh Band at our Christmas Ceilidh at The Counting House, Edinburgh from 8pm. Buffet & complimentary drink included. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 16th, The Robert Fish 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 555 7668. 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. Book tickets at https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
Sat 16th, Nicol McLaren, Carrington Village Hall, Midlothian, 7.00pm-11.00pm, £8.00, organised by Shona Hamilton, email: carringtonVHA@outlook.com, tel: 07747635073. Get a friendly welcome and no pressure to dance, come and tap your toe! Traditional Scottish Dance Night at the beautiful Hall in Carrington. Nicol McLaren will be your player for the night. Bar will be open and Tea/Coffee and Cake available at the break. Plenty parking too.
Tue 19th, Stan Reeves and The AyeNotes, St.Giles Marchmont Church, 7.30pm-10:00pm, entrance free, organised by The AyeNotes, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. A dance for YES! turns including Scots anthems and Baroque music!!
Fri 22nd, CHRISTMAS CEILIDH PARTY NIGHT, 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. Canongate Cadjers Band - please email or phone (07815 741699) to reserve seating for groups of 6+*. Great Fun Night. *No Need to Book - Pay at the Door. Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Age 10yrs+ with under 16's free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 29th, Countdown to Hogmanay kicks off with The Brave Ceilidh Band, Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11.30pm, £18.00, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: +44 7717 290760. High energy traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing to the music of The Brave Ceilidh Band, featuring Scott Leslie. At every Laldie Ceilidhs event, we ask the band to pump up the energy. Let's have it intense, relentless, sweaty and fun. Licensed Bar. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm. Dances called as needed. Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs. Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/countdown-to-hogmanay-ceilidh-with-the-brave-ceilidh-band-tickets-712159647677
Sat 30th, Countdown to Hogmanay continues with The Big Shoogle - the world's rockiest ceilidh band, Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11.30pm, £18.00, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: +44 7717 290760. Traditional Scottish jigs and reels with a rocky edge, occasionally mashed up with rock riffs and anthems and always full of surprises. You always know when you've been Shoogled! Licensed Bar. Doors open 7.30pm, dancing from 8pm. Dances called as needed. Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs. Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/countdown-to-hogmanay-ceilidh-with-the-big-shoogle-tickets-713279818137
Sat 30th, Local band Clappy Doo and ceilidh caller Bett, in the Barn, Kidlaw Farm, Gifford near Haddington EH41 4JW, 7:30pm-11.00, £7.00 (£7.00 concession), organised by Bett Morrison, email: Kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 0754 937 1478. A great fun annual ceilidh on the farm. Food included, a chilli, a curry and a veggi option too, during the interval.
Sun 31st, The Occasional, St Peter's Church Hall, 9pm-12:30, £30.00, organised by Sue Anderson & friends., email: Scotlands_Best@Hotmail.com. Save the date, details to be confirmed but Hall and Band booked! Ceilidh regulars and "Occasionalettes" annual get together to bring in the New Year in Reel style! Further details nearer the time .
Sun 31st, Hogmanay with HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Assembly Roxy, 2 Roxburgh Place, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8.30pm-1am, £32.00, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: +44 7717 290760. High energy ceilidh dancing with HotScotch Ceilidh Band, back with us for the first time since 2019. This is a Laldie Ceilidhs event so it's going to be intense, relentless, sweaty and fun. Licensed Bar. Doors open 8pm, dancing from 8.30pm. Dances called as needed. Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/hogmanay-ceilidh-with-hotscotch-ceilidh-band-tickets-713287300517