Group photograph of past Chairmen of the RSCDS
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Group photograph of past Chairmen of the RSCDS
Grampian Television Interview with Jean Milligan
Part of a Grampian TV series made in the 1970s which traced the origins and development of Scottish Dance. Here Jean Milligan is interviewed by the programme presenter about the origins of the RSCDS. VHS tape quality was poor and this is reflected in the digitised extract. The original programme video recording was destroyed by Grampian TV.
Golden Jubilee Book of Dances (Berkhamsted Strathspey & Reel Club)
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Barbara Manning (violin) & Ken Martlew (piano)
Glasgow- photograph of Jean Milligan and Jennie Waddell at the Glasgow Branch Golden Jubilee Bal
Gie us Tullochgorum. Fiddle Music for Scottish Country Dancing
Cabbage Records CAB 417 S1: Fireside Reel 8 x 32R, Light and Airy 8 x 32J, This is No my Ain Hoose 8 x 32S, The Highlandman Kissed his Mother 8 x 32R S2: Cary's Waltz, Any Good Jig 8 x 32J, Invercauld's Reel 8 x 32S, Pinewoods Reel 8 x 32R
Tullochgorum
General Stuart's Reel; There's nae Luck aboot the Hoose
Beltona Record No 6151 G F Davie & Annie Scott
RSCDS-7-1-052 S1 General Stuart's Reel S2 There's Nae Luck Aboot the Hoose
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
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One booklet of 10 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
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Neil MacEachern and his Scottish Dance Band
From Scotia's Shores We're Noo Awa'
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Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent
Francis Day's Album of Scottish Country Dancing
Dance instructions with music for: Duke of Perth, Hamilton House, Petronella, La Russe, Strip the Willow
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Fourteen Songs from When We Were Very Young
printed music for 14 songs by A A Milne. Music by H Fraser-Simpson. Published by Methuen and Co. Ltd.., London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Four Tunes for Scottish Country Dancing
Four Tunes: "The SCDS Meeting at St Andrews"; "Miss Jean Milligan's Favourite"; "Major Lord Stuart Murray's Strathspey"; Mrs Stewart", composed by John "Dance" Reid of Newtyle. Printed privately.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Four Scottish Country Dances 1978 Reprint 1983
Instructions and music for four Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1978:
Fife Ness (R); Cullins of Skye (S); Staffin Harvest (S); Her Majesty is Welcome (M)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Four Scottish Country Dances 1978
Instructions and music for four Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1978:
Fife Ness (R); Cullins of Skye (S); Staffin Harvest (S); Her Majesty is Welcome (M)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Brownrigg Productions
Bobby Brown & The Scottish Accent Band
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The Occasionals
Flowers of Scottish Melody. A First Companion to The Scottish Violinist and Pianist
By J Murdoch Henderson, first edition. Published by Bayley & Ferguson, Glasgow. Reproduction published by The Buchan Heritage Society
J Murdoch Henderson
Florence Adams' SCD Instructor Certificate
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Klub Records
Andrew McCowan
Five Traditional Scottish Country Dances for 1965. Reprinted and revised
Instructions and music for five traditional Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1965:
Haymaking (R); Miss Garthland's Strathspey (S); West's Hornpipe (R); The Fyket (J); The Sow's Tail (S)
Five Traditional Scottish Country Dances for 1965
Instructions and music for five traditional Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1965:
Haymaking (R); Miss Garthland's Strathspey (S); West's Hornpipe (R); The Fyket (J); The Sow's Tail (S)
Five Scottish Country Dances 1982
Instructions and music for five Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1982:
Haig of Bemersyde(S); St. Andrew's Fair (J); Joe MacDiarmid's Jig (J): The Royal Wedding(S); Sunday Morning (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A video made in 1986 by Independent Video Productions for the RSCDS. Introduced by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen the video recounts the life of Jean Callender Milligan a co-founder of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
RSCDS
Fifty Figure and Character Dances for Schools
By Elizabeth Turner Bell. Published by Waverly Book Company Ltd, London. Contains fifty dances in 8 sections: Singing Games; Dainty Dances set to Olden Tunes; Dances Suitable for any Number of Dancers; The Seasons; Stately Measures; Dances Specially Adapted for developing graceful movements or arms, wrists, and fingers; Stories in Dance; Dances of Many Nations
Elizabeth Turner Bell
Parlophone Record No F.3392
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Fiddle Faddle; Green Grow the Rashes
Beltona Record No 6160 Geo. F Davie's Quartette
RSCDS-7-1-058 S1 Fiddle Faddle S2 Kiss Me Quick My Mither's Coming
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
RSCDS Archivist
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Peter Macfarlane (fiddle) & Lilian Linden (piano)
Fette et Jeux du Berry Festival du Nohant 1959
Leaflet and programme, including French newspaper cutting reporting on the participation of the Clan Hay Dancers in the Festival de Nohant. A souvenir booklet for a "Grand Scottish Concert" held in the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 9th August, 1958 in in aid of the Delgatie Castle (Clan Hay Centre) restoration fund. The booklet contains shot histories of Delgatie castle and the Clan Hay.
Clan Hay Dancers
An article about the health benefits of dancing. Published by the British Heart Foundation in their magazine "Heart Matters", Autumn 2016
British Heart Foundation
Favourite Scottish Dance Music
RCA INTS 1478 S1: La Russe, Madge Wildfire, The Eight Men of Moidart, Waltz Country Dance, The Express, Circassian Circle S2: The White Cockade, Foursome Reel, Gaelic Waltz,Rory O'more, Lochiel's Rant, Mr. Wilson's Hornpipe
Jimmy Blue and his Scottish Band
Details of an Exhibition of Highland Dancing organised by Ion Jamieson and given at The Edinburgh Acadamy
Ion C B Jamieson
Second part of the book: details of examinations held between 7-8-37 and 14-8-48
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
English, Welsh,Scottish and Irish Fiddle Tunes
Details of over 100 traditional tunes with some historical background. Some notes on Fiddles and fiddle playing. Compiled by Robin Williamson . Published by Oak Publications, New York.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Eightsome Reel, Part 1; Eightsome Reel, Part 2
Beltona Record No 1540 Bob Smith's Ideal Band
S1 Eightsome Reel Part 1
S2 Eightsome Reel Part 2
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Eightsome Reel Part 1; Eightsome Reel Part 2
Beltona Record No BL1002 Tim Wright and his Band
S1 Eightsome Reel P1
S2 Eightsome Reel P2
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V.G.C. "Broadcast" Twelve Super Dance Record No 2531 Caledonia Reel Orchestra
Side A Eightsome Reel
Side B Foursome Reel
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Edinburgh Branch Research Committee Questionnaire
An explanatory booklet related to: "An Investigation into the Origin and History of Scottish Country Dances" - a research project initiated by Edinburgh Branch RSCDS
Edinburgh Branch
Beltona BL.2602
Ian Powrie's Scottish Country Dance Band
S1 Mrs. Hepburn Belches of Invermay
S2 Dunoon Barn Dance
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Dunfermline Branch 90th Anniversary Dances
Frank Thomson SCD Band
Dundee Courier 280716 report on Summer School
A report on Summer School 2016 by Aileen Robertson of the Dundee Courier
Dundee Courier
Photograph of Duncan McMillan, a musician mentioned in the Christina McKellar Diaries (SCD-8-1-825)
RSCDS
Dufermline Branch 90th Anniversary Book
A collection of 16 Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys especially devised for the Branch's 90th Anniversary with a Foreward by Janette MacSporran, the Honorary Branch President.
Dunfermline Branch
Douce Dundee (Pipe March); Pooer Oot! (March)
Beltona Record No BL2460 Jimmy Shand - Accordion (accompanied by John Knight, Piano & Owen McCabe, Drums)
S1 Douce Dundee
S2 Pooer Oot!
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Diamond Jubilee Dance Book 1946-2006
RSCDS Birmingham
George Meikle and the Lothian Scottish Dance Band
A Booklet of dances commemorating the Delaware Valley Branch of the RSCDS 50th Anniversary. The Booklet contains descriptions of dances (with music) created by members and former members of the Branch. A short history of the Branch is inclded.
RSCDS Archivist
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Keith Smith & Muriel Johnstone
Dashing White Sergeant; Waltz Country Dance
Beltona Record No BL1001 Tim Wright and his Band
S1 The Dashing White Sergeant
S2 Waltz Country Dance
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Dashing White Sergeant; Scottish Reform
Beltona Record No 6166 Geo. F Davie's Quartette
S1 The Dashing White Sergeant
S2 Scottish Reform
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Danses A Figures Du Repertoire Des Bals
The booklet contains descriptions and music for a selection of Pavanes, Bourees, Minuets and Contredancses. It includes a contredanse dedicatedto Miss Jean Milligan ((Miss Milligan's Rigaudon).
Jean-Sylvain Berthomieu
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Gordon Walker
A thesis by Sophie Vignon, presented to the University Stendhal III in 2000. which reviews Scottish Country Dancing in Scotland.
RSCDS Archivist
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Gordon Shand & his Scottish Dance Band
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Muriel Johnstone
An illustrated booklet produced to accompany a concert and exhibition tribute to Bobby Watson, held in the Aberdeen Arts Centre on 21/4/2002. The booklet contains: a biography of Bobby Watson with illustrations; Programme ; details of the performers.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
A reminiscence of John Reid by Jim Kilpatrick. Published in the souvenir booklet of the 4th Annual General Meeting of the Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust, 2nd September, 2000. An account of the life of John Reid, with an introduction by Evelyn Hood.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
Dances From The Collections of Mary Isdale MacNab Volume 2
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Muriel Johnstine Ensemble
Dances From The Collections of Mary Isdale MacNab Volume 1
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Muriel Johnstine Ensemble
Dances Devised by Ann Dix Volume 2 - Reel Friends
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Ann Dix
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Marion Anderson and Murial Johnstone
Dancers Dream - Hood, Wink & Swagger. Scottish Step Dance Music
Ron Wallace
Gary Thomas (piano), Ron Wallace (recorders) Steve Wyrick (fiddle)
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Marian Anderson & her Scottish Dance Band
Coopers Creek CC 100SB S1: White Heather Jig 4 x 40R, Minard Castle 8 x 40R, Sean Truibhas Willican 8 x 32S, Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh 8 x 40 R, merry Reapers 8 x 24R S2: Mairi's Wedding 8 x 40R, Glasgow Highlanders 8 x 32S, 19thj December 8 x 32J, Waltz Country Dance, Bloooms of Bon Accord 8 x 32R
Charlie Jemmett and his Band
Bill Clement
London Highland Recordings LHR LP4 S1: The Hamilton Rant 8 x 48R, The Shepherd's Crook 1 x 72S, Twa Rougish E'en 8 x 40J, Waltz Country Dance S2: Schiehallion1 x 128 SR Medley, The Baldovan Reel 4 x 32R S2: The Rothsey Rant 4 x 32J, The Belle of Bon Accord 4 x 32S, Campbell's Hornpipe 4 x 32R, Summer in Assynt 8 x 32S, Arran Chase 8 x 32R, My heather Hills 3 x 48J
Frank Reid and his Band
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John Carmichael & his Scottish Dance Band
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Karen Steven
Klub Records
John Carmichael & his Scottish Dance Band
Daily Record Newspaper 13/7/73
Contains an article about RSCDS 5th Anniversary Ball and photograph of HM Queen and Sir Ian Moncrieffe dancing Petronella
page 10
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Crackaboot - Scottish Quick-Step; St. Valery Reel [Victoria Hornpipe ?]
Beltona Record No BL2456 Jimmy Shand's Folk Dance Band
S1 Crackaboot - Scottish Quickstep (Intro., Why I Left My Hame, There Was a lad, A Man's a Man For A' That, O A' The Airts)
Side 2 St, Valery Reel (Intro., Victoria Hornpipe, Hornpipe, The Strorrers)
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printed music for 159 Jigs, Reels and Strathspeys collected and arranged by Ernest Haywood and Earnest Newton. published by Keith Prowse Music, London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Loudon Records LDN 466 S1: Jessie's Hornpipe 4 x 32R, Hamilton House 4 x 32J, Robertsons, Rant (S), Angus MacLeod 2 x 64R, Captain Bain's Tribute 4 x 40J, 1314 S+R Medley S2:Waltz Country Dance, Lion's International (J), Woods O' Fyvie 4 x 32R, Macdonald of Sleat (J), The London Highland Club's Farewell to Fetter Lane 4 x 32R
John Macgregor and His Dance Band
Copy photograph of a group at Summer School
Copy photograph of a group at Summer School
Copy of a speech to the Glasgow branch with handwritten notes by Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Copy of a photograph of Lord James Stewart Murray (9th Duke of Atholl)
Community Book of Scottish Songs
34 songs with words and music with tonic sol-fa, ukulele and guitar accompaniment. Published by Francis, Day and Hunter, London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
RSCDS celebratory event in support of the 2014 Commonwealth Games held in Glasgow. All RSCDS Branches were encouraged to promote a local event. Advertising brochure for Falkirk Branch's event held in the Town Hall June 21st 2014. Illustration shows from L to R: Peter Wood (RSCDS Youth Team), member of Indian Folk Dance group, Fiona Hyslop (MSP), member of Indian Folk Dance group, Elizabeth Harry (Edinburgh Branch).
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Commemorative Ornament 60th Summer School
Commemorative Glass Goblet engraved "RSCDS 1997 Summer school Sixty years"
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Come Scottish Country Dancing with the Great Jim MacLeod
Decca MOR 526 S1: Crammond Bridge, Jubilee Jig, The Ennismore Strathspey, The Starry-Eyed Lassie, Sloane Square S2: Fraser's Favourite, Newton Park, Neidpath castle, Hamilton House, Mrds. Macpherson of Inveran
Jim MacLeod Band
Come Scottish Country Dancing with Andrew Rankine & his Band
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Andrew Rankine
Deeay Music
Dierdre Adamson Quartet
Colin Dewar and his Scottish Dance Band
Lapwing Records LAP 116C S1: Grand March, Circassian Circle, Canadian Barn Dance, Gaelic Waltzes, 4/4/ Marches, A Trip to Aberdeen (J) S2: Irish Reels, Fiddle Solo, Eva Three Step, Continental Waltz, Duke of Perth, Gaelic Waltzes, Octocentenary Jig.
Colin Dewar and his Scottish Dance Band
Cock o' the North; Glendrual Highlander
Parlophone Record No F.3110 Pipers of the Royal Scots Guards
S1 Cock O' the North
S2 Glendaruel Highlanders
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Birnam CD
Gordon Shand and his Scottish Dance Band
Celebrate Fifty Years of Dancing
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Boston Branch RSCDS
Reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Angus McIvor
A manuscript register of dances with instructions at Castle Menzies 1749: Menzies Rant, O'er the Water to Charly, The Mongomerie's Rant, Couteraller's Rant, You'r Welcome Charly Stuart, He'll Aye be welcome Back Again, Open the Door to Three, Cope's March, The Infare (or Will ye Marry kitty), The Might Pretty Valley (or Reel of Three), The Priest and his Books, Lady Mary Menzie's Reel, Thirtieth of Aprile, Miss Clemmy Stewart's Reel, The Blew Ribon.
Dr A Macfadyen
A collection of 17 ECD dedicated to Maritime Heritage Year. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982
Jean Butler and Dave Brown
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Archivist RSCDS
A collection of dances from the 18thC associated with the voyages of Captain Cook, with a historical note for each, as researched and interpreted by Heather Blasdale Clarke, with music edited and arranged by Roland Clarke.
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The Auld Reekie Scottish Dance Band
Canadian Barn Dance; Floors O' Edinburgh
Beltona Record No BL2453 Jimmy Shand's Folk Dance Band
RSCDS-7-1-068 S1 Canadian Barn Dance S2 Floors O' Edinburgh
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Muriel Johnstone & Keith Smith
Cambridge University Strathspey and Reel Club Dances. Booklet. Dance instructions book. 15 pages
Dance instruction book. Broun's Reel, Circassian Circle, Cumberland Reel, Dalkeith's Strathspey, Dashing White Sergeant, Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, Duke of Perth, Eightsome Reel, Flowers of Edinburgh, Foula Reel, Foursome Strathspey & Reel of Tulloch, Gay Gordons, Glasgow Highlanders, Hamilton House, Haughs of Cromdale, Highland Scottishe, Jenny's Bawbee, Light and Airy, Miss Cahoon's Reel, Montgomeries' Rant, New rigged Ship, Petronella, Reel of the 51st Highland Division, Rory O'More, Scottish Reform, Sixteensome Reel, Speed the Plough, Strip the Willow and Waltz Country Dance.
RSCDS Archive
Cambridge University Strathspey and Reel Club Book of Dances
A Dancers "manual " with a brief introduction to form and style together with descriptions of 29 Scottish country dances and Reels. Publshed by the University Reel Club
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