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July 2024
Thu 4th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 5th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Wed 10th, Ian Muir Sound, INDOORS Linlithgow Low Port Centre by Tesco, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com, tel: Tickets on-line. Lively friendly and fun, with a different top Scottish Dance band each week; dancing in the Great Hall up a spiral staircase. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic Palace open air. Alternative venue in wet weather near Tesco, down from the train station. Venue will be confirmed by 5:30pm on the evening here and by email to ticket holders. Lots of inclusive dances for all to enjoy, ceilidh, Scottish Country dances, old time Waltzes and Highland eg the Highland Schottische. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread served at the interval. Ticket booking link.... https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/ . See other dates for more information or email us. PLEASE BUY TICKETS FOR 17th July to 7th AUGUST NOW to avoid disappointment, then you might be able to say you were dancing in the Palace this summer...PLEASE NOTE TESCO carpark has cameras with 2 hour limit for shoppers - the long stay carpark is to the left; and there is another carpark behind it with a short walk from the tennis court area or at the Vennel along the High Street.
Thu 11th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 12th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Wed 17th, The Occasionals, Linlithgow Palace open air - The Great Hall, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com. Lively, friendly and fun. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic palace open air. Lots of great inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Alternative venue in wet weather near Tesco, down from the station. Venue will be confirmed by 5:30pm on the evening here. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread at the interval. Join us for the 32nd season. Season tickets available for all 5 evenings. On-line bookings now open https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/ ... Dancing in a beautiful and historic setting. ** -OUTSIDE tonight - delighted to confirm we'll be dancing in the open air in the Great Hall this evening, 17th July, with only 10% chance of any rain. We look forward to seeing you there.OUTSIDE tonight - delighted to confirm we'll be dancing in the open air in the Great Hall this evening, 17th July, with only 10% chance of any rain. We look forward to seeing you there.**
Thu 18th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 19th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 20th, Alan Brunier, Edward Wallace, Tom Oakes. Dances called by Charlie Turner, Columcille Centre, 2 Newbattle Terrace, Morningside, Edinburgh, EH10 4SE, 7:45pm-10:30pm, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com, tel: 07779147542. American-style ceilidh - an inclusive community dance with great live music. All dances taught. Tickets online or at door. https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-july-20th-with-alan-brunier-tom-oakes-edward-wallace-and-charlie-turner/
Sat 20th, **CANCELLED WITH RAIN FORECAST** Courtyard Ceilidh with Jimi Shandrix, Saughton Park Courtyard, 4pm-7pm, £12.00, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. Energetic traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing to the music of The Sensational Jimi Shandrix Experience, featuring Sandy Brechin. An outdoor ceilidh on a summer Saturday afternoon. At every Laldie Ceilidhs event, the request to the musicians is to pump up the energy. Let's make it intense, relentless, sweaty and fun. Tickets on the door for exact cash only (£12) or in advance from Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/courtyard-ceilidh-with-the-sensational-jimi-shandrix-experience-tickets-901676016237 https://www.facebook.com/LaldieCeilidhs
Sat 20th, HLI, Charteris Centre, 8pm-11pm, £10.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hrs). 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 0131 339 5374 (24 hours) - free to NHS with photo-id by ringing this number
Wed 24th, Martainn Skene Traditional Music, Linlithgow Palace INDOORS at the Low Port Centre, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com. Lively, friendly and fun. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic palace open air. Lots of great inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Alternative venue in wet weather near Tesco, down from the train station. Venue will be confirmed by 5:30pm on the evening here. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread at the interval. Join us for the 32nd or 33rd season. Season tickets available for all 5 evenings. ****Unique experience of Scottish dancing in such a beautiful and historic setting. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: On-line tickets in advance, ticket line link https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/ Due to rain, dancing INDOORS this evening at the Low Port Centre.
Thu 25th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 26th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 26th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 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
Wed 31st, The Liam Steward Dance Band for Alan Crookston Ceilidh Band, Linlithgow Palace open air, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com. Lively friendly and fun, with a different top Scottish Dance band each week. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic open air Palace, dancing in the Great Hall with a view from spiral stairs of the 15th Century fountain in the courtyard below. Lots of inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread served at the interval. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: On-line tickets in advance, ticket line link https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/ *** See other dates for more information.
August 2024
Thu 1st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 2nd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 3rd, Matthew Shiel (piano), Inch House Community Centre (225 Gilmerton Rd, Edinburgh EH16 5UF), 18:00-21:00, £30.00, organised by Les Danses Antiques (https://www.danseantique.com/), email: danse.antique@gmail.com, tel: 07943594063. Ceilidh-style Tea Dance inspired by the Victorian period (part of the Edinburgh Victorian Dance Weekend). Join in for a delightful evening in the elegant Main Hall—Drawing Room of Inch House. You'll be transported back to the mid-and late 19th century for a night of lively and elegant dances that once swept through the Scottish capital, led by Susan de Guardiola, an American-based social and historical dance expert. The evening will be accompanied by a live piano music concert and light refreshments in the afternoon tea style. No prior dance experience is needed, as Susan will teach and call all dances during the event. Feel free to come with a partner or on your own. Victorian or Victorian-inspired costumes are encouraged and will add to the festive atmosphere, but they are not mandatory. For your comfort and safety, please wear flat or small heel shoes. More information and booking: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/edinburgh-victorian-dance-weekend-tickets-938957265457
Mon 5th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Tue 6th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Wed 7th, Ewan Galloway Scottish Dance Band, Linlithgow Palace Great Hall open air, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop SCIO, email: ScotchHopCommittee@GMail.com. Lively friendly and fun, with a different top Scottish Dance band each week. Scottish dancing for all in the unique historic Palace open air, in the Great Hall on the upper floor, access by spiral stair past 15th Century fountain in the courtyard. Lots of inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread served at the interval. See other dates for more information. BOOKINGS NOW OPEN: On-line tickets in advance, ticket line link https://scotchhop.org.uk/2024-summer/
Wed 7th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Wed 7th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Thu 8th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Fri 9th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 9th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9mm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Mon 12th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Tue 13th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Wed 14th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Thu 15th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 15th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Fri 16th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 16th, HLI, Royal College of Physicians, 9 Queen St, EH2 1JQ, 9pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 0131 339 5374 (24 hours). With caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist. Please try to arrive before 9pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 9pm 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.
Sat 17th, Courtyard Ceilidh with Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band, Saughton Park Courtyard, 4pm-7pm, £15.00, organised by Laldie Ceilidhs, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. Energetic traditional Scottish ceilidh dancing to the music of Rerr Terr Ceilidh Band. An outdoor ceilidh on a summer Saturday afternoon. At every Laldie Ceilidhs event, the request to the musicians is to pump up the energy. Let's make it intense, relentless, sweaty and fun. Tickets on the door for exact cash only (£12) or in advance from Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/courtyard-ceilidh-with-rerr-terr-ceilidh-band-tickets-901679897847 https://www.facebook.com/LaldieCeilidhs
Thu 22nd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 23rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 24th, HotScotch Ceilidh Band , Melrose Corn Exchange, 7.30pm-11pm, £12.00, organised by Paul Chamberlain , email: info@myceilidh.co.uk, tel: 07799896050. Summer Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band on 24th August in Melrose Corn Exchange Join Paul Chamberlain (accordion), Michael Haywood (fiddle) and Jim Walker (drums) for what promises to be a brilliant evening of live music and dancing - all dances will be called by the band and there is a licensed bar provided by Live Borders. Tickets are £12 and are available via Eventbrite or at the door on the night. (U16’s Free) https://melroseceilidh.eventbrite.co.uk/
Thu 29th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 30th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
September 2024
Thu 5th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: c, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 6th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 12th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 13th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 19th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 20th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 21st, Terrific Trouble Ceilidh Band, St Annes Church Corstorphine, 1 Kaimes Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 8JR, 6.00pm-9.30pm, £12.00, organised by Bernie Hewitt, email: ceilidhcraic@bernhew.com, tel: 07795233920. 6.00 - 7.00pm - Family ceilidh with Caroline Brockbank from CeilidhKids, then 7.00 - 9.30pm full Scottish ceilidh with spots from international Edinburgh-based dance groups. Soft drinks bar. More information and tickets at: www.ceilidhcraic.net/events
Thu 26th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 27th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 27th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 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
Sat 28th, Canongate Cadjers, 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. 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 will be available to buy soon through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
October 2024
Thu 3rd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 4th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 10th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 11th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 17th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 18th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 24th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 25th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 25th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 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
Sat 26th, The Little Biggar 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. 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 will be available to buy soon through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
Thu 31st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 31st, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our spooktacular Hallowe'en 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
November 2024
Fri 1st, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sun 3rd, Band TBA, The Barn,Kidlaw Farm near Gifford, EH41 4JW , 1800-TBA, organised by Bett Morrison, email: kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 07549371478. Date marker placed by David Roy (david.roy@talktalk.net) for Betts annual bonfire and ceilidh on the SUNDAY evening. Further details in September.
Thu 7th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 8th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Thu 14th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 15th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 15th, tbc, Linlithgow Academy School Hall, 7:30pm-10pm, £13.00, organised by Linlithgow Scotch Hop, email: ScotchHopCommittee@Gmail.com. Scottish Dancing for all: Lively friendly and fun. Lots of inclusive dances for all to enjoy. Ticket price includes juice and shortbread served at the interval. On-line tickets in advance available nearer the time: see https://scotchhop.org.uk
Sat 16th, The Brave Ceilidh Band, Bo'ness Town Hall, 6:30pm-late, £30.00 (£30.00 concession), organised by Sophie Mill, email: fairdayfundraising@gmail.com. Bo'ness Fair Ceilidh, tickets £30 per person including a 3-course meal. Music from The Brave. Kilts encouraged. Usually a sell out, book early to avoid disappointment. Bo'ness Town Hall, 12 Stewart Avenue, Bo'Ness, EH51 0EF, United Kingdom. See Facebook for details
Fri 22nd, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 29th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 29th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 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
Sat 30th, The Occasionals, 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. 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 will be available to buy soon through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
Sat 30th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £13.00 (£9.50 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal St Andrew's Night celebration 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
December 2024
Wed 18th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Fri 20th, Canongate Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £10.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com, tel: 07815741699. Great Fun Night. No Need to Book - Pay at the Door (Cash for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Accompanied age 10yrs-16yrs have free entry. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs
Sat 21st, 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. 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 will be available to buy soon through the SMG website https://www.scotsmusic.org/ceilidhs/
Sat 28th, HotScotch Ceilidh Band , Ratho Church Hall, Baird Road, Ratho, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-10pm, organised by Paul Chamberlain , email: info@myceilidh.co.uk, tel: 07799896050. Winter (pre-Hogmanay) Ceilidh with HotScotch Ceilidh Band on 28th December in Ratho Church Hall. Join Paul Chamberlain (accordion), Michael Haywood (fiddle) and Jim Walker (drums) for what promises to be a brilliant evening of live music and dancing - all dances will be called by the band. BYOB Tickets are £12 and are available via Eventbrite or at the door on the night. (U16’s Free) https://winterceilidh.eventbrite.co.uk/
February 2025
Sat 15th, tbc, Portobello Town Hall, 7:30pm-late, £12.00, organised by Mary, email: Mary.njoki1@stir.ac.uk . Fundraiser for Maasai children charity in Kenya. Further details to follow & ticket price to be confirmed but meanwhile save the date please. (email for further details, thanks Sue)