Ceilidh Diary
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December 2025
Thu 4th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Sat 6th, Sam Baxter and Heather McAslan, Columcille Centre, 7:45-10:30, £15.00 (£10.00 concession), organised by Edinburgh Contra Dance, email: edinburghcontra@gmail.com. Edinburgh Contra Dance - American-style ceilidh - all welcome - great live music from Sam Baxter on fiddle and Heather McAslan on piano - all dances called by Rachel Shapiro Wallace. Tickets and more info at: https://www.citizenticket.com/events/edinburgh-contra-dance/edinburgh-contra-dance-november/
Thu 11th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Sat 13th, Christmas Laldie Ceilidh featuring HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh EH8 9SU, 8pm-11pm, £19.00 (£14.25 concession), organised by Patrick Steuart, email: pksteuart@gmail.com, tel: 07717290760. Certain to be intense, relentless and sweaty. Doors open 7.45pm, Ceilidh starts 8pm, ends 11pm. Licensed Bar (cards only, no cash). All ages and all abilities are welcome. Facebook @LaldieCeilidhs ..... Tickets from Eventbrite and AssemblyRoxy websites...... Concession price is available on a limited number of tickets to returning customers using promo code GAMBOLDOG..... https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/christmas-laldie-ceilidh-featuring-hotscotch-ceilidh-band-tickets-1635883875709
Tue 16th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £15.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Christmas Party Fun Night. No Need to Book (unless more than 6 persons - send email) - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook Info: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs https://www.facebook.com/cadjersband
Wed 17th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £15.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Christmas Party Fun Night. No Need to Book (unless more than 6 persons - send email) - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook Info: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs https://www.facebook.com/cadjersband
Thu 18th, Stan Reeves and pals, Marchmont St.Giles Kilgraston Road, 2.30pm-4:15Pm, £6.00, organised by Stan Reeves, email: stanreeves1950@gmail.com. Familiar and not so familiar Scots dances at a relaxed pace. Tea and cake by Butterflies cafe. Convivial afternoon out!
Fri 19th, Cadjers Ceilidh Band, British Legion Hall, 33 Rodney Street, Edinburgh EH7 4EL, 8.00pm-10.30pm, £15.00, organised by Edinburgh 'Open House' Ceilidh Events, email: cadjersband@gmail.com. Traditional Ceilidh. Great Christmas Party Fun Night. No Need to Book (unless more than 6 persons - send email) - Pay at the Door (Cash only for Bar & Entry). Live Band with Caller. Licenced Bar. Suitable for age 10yrs+. Doors Open 7.30pm. Facebook Info: Edinburgh Open House Ceilidhs https://www.facebook.com/cadjersband
Sat 20th, Matthew Maclennan Dance 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: ceilidhs@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 27th, HotScotch Ceilidh Band, Ratho Church Hall, Baird Road, Ratho, Edinburgh. EH28 8NP, 7.30pm-10.30pm, £12.00 (£5.00 concession), organised by Paul Chamberlain, email: info@myceilidh.co.uk, tel: 07799896050. HotScotch Ceilidh Band are back for another special pre-Hogmanay ceilidh on Saturday 27th December 2025 in Ratho Church Hall. Featuring Paul Chamberlain - Accordion, Michael Haywood - Fiddle & Jim Walker - Drums. All dances will be called so everybody can join in and have a brilliant evening. BYOB Tickets - £12, U16s - £5 - https://winterceilidh25.eventbrite.co.uk www.myceilidh.co.uk
Mon 29th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. All dances can be called so beginners welcome. Complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label included. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Tue 30th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 8pm-11pm, £15.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their ceilidh countdown to Hogmanay in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. 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, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 9pm-1am, £30.00, organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to their Hogmanay Ceilidh in the hidden gem of Edinburgh's Old Town, The Counting House. 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 Occasionals, St Peter's Church Hall, Lutton Place, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PE, 8:30pm-12:30, £30.00, organised by Ceilidh Regulars: Sue Anderson & Bryony Stocker, email: Sue@DIYScotland.co.uk, tel: 07715932176. With Scotlands' best Ceilidh Band "The Occasionals" led by Freeland Barbour on accordian with Kevin Macleod on banjo and strings, plus perhaps Mairi Campbell on fiddle. Join the ceilidh regulars for the 21st annual Hogmanay Ceilidh at St Pete's. Soft drinks and nibbles included; BYOB.
Wed 31st, HLI, Charteris Centre, 7pm-9.30, £30.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 07585 445 995 (24 hours). 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 7pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 7pm 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 31st, HLI, Charteris Centre, 10pm-12.30, £30.00, organised by Ken Gourlay, email: ken@edinburghceilidhs.net, tel: 07585 445 995 (24 hours). 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 10pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 10pm 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)
January 2026
Sun 4th, The Clappy Doo band will play for a new year ceilidh dance in , the barn, Kidlaw farm, Gifford, EH41 4JW, 1900-2230, £10.00, organised by Bett Morrison, email: Kidlaw64@gmail.com, tel: 01620810429. The price includes a supper bowl of chilli con carne or chicken curry plus a vegi alternative. BYOB. Please ensure you advise Bett your name and numbers to assist portion control
Fri 23rd, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £30.00 (£26.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday. The ceilidh will start at 7.30pm with a break for a buffet supper served around 9pm of haggis, neeps & tatties, and a complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label to wash it all down. Then it's back to the dancing! Beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 24th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £30.00 (£26.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday. The ceilidh will start at 7.30pm with a break for a buffet supper served around 9pm of haggis, neeps & tatties, and a complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label to wash it all down. Then it's back to the dancing! Beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sun 25th, Annasach Ceilidh Band, The Counting House, Edinburgh, 7.30pm-11pm, £32.00 (£28.00 concession), organised by Annasach Ceilidhs, email: info@annasach.co.uk. Annasach Ceilidh Band invites you to our informal celebration of The Bard's birthday. The ceilidh will start at 7.30pm with a break for a buffet supper served around 9pm of haggis, neeps & tatties, and a complimentary dram of Johnnie Walker Black Label to wash it all down. Then it's back to the dancing! Beginners welcome. Tickets available from https://www.annasachceilidhs.info
Sat 31st, 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: ceilidhs@scotsmusic.org, tel: 0131 447 9547. 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/