Photograph of dancers dancing 'The Triumph' at Summer School
- GB GB 3410 RSCDS-3-1-3-6
- Stuk
- c. 1949
Includes: Tihi West, Sir Ewan Forbes, Isobel (Tibbie) Cramb, Archie Patterson, Alice MacLennan, Lily Keith
Photograph of dancers dancing 'The Triumph' at Summer School
Includes: Tihi West, Sir Ewan Forbes, Isobel (Tibbie) Cramb, Archie Patterson, Alice MacLennan, Lily Keith
Photograph of a class dancing outside
Photograph of a group set dancing, taken outside
Includes: Bobby Watson, Jean Yeatts, Bill Ireland, Iain Stuart Robertson and Lesley Martin,
Photograph of Miss Jarvis, teaching an outdoor class, at Summer School
A note outlining the background and history of the manuscript
Yosobel Stewart
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
The Evolution of the Country Dance in Scotland and in the rest of the world. Historical approach
Historical review of the Evolution of the Country Dance in Scotland and the rest of the World
Raphaelle Orgeret
John Drewry's dances Marilyn & Jim Healy (compiled by)
List of dances devised by John Drewry using his catalogue with help from dancers and contributors to the Strathspey network
Practice in Variations in a Regulated Dance Form
A thesis presented to the Norwegian University of Science and Technology for a Masters degree.
mona Momeni
Letter pointing out errors in the description of the formation in several books
Hand written music for various tunes including 'The Trooper and the Maid'
Donated to the society by
Jean Milligan Talk - Summer School 1963
A recording of a talk given by Jean Milligan to students attending the Society's Summer School in 1963. Digitally remastered from the original reel to reel recording
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Blantyre Farm 19 August 1800. A List of Country dances according to Mr William Seymore from Killbride which he teached to Blantyre farm, above date'.
Contents: Common Figure, Swallow Fife Hunt, The Heather, Stewarton Lasses, Cause he was a bony lad, Duke of Perth, Princess Royal, The Faicket, The Widows, Greigs Pipes, Haymakin, Lord MacDonalds Reel, Jenny Nettles, Lord Lennon Love to Blantyre, Blantyre Lasses, Cameron's got his knife again, Lord Dalhonses', Tibby Fowler, Miss Sinclair, The Deal Among the Tailors, Kemptshott Hunt, Soldires Joy, Had The Lass, Gibraltar Rocks, Duke of Argyll, Fire Ship or New Rigged Ship, Common Cotillion or French Cotillion, Eightsome Reel, Another 8 Reel, The Bounky, James Coats Juniors, country dance.
Minute book of the Publications and Research Committee
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Publications and Research Committee
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Publications Committee
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2009
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2012
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2013
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2014
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2008
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2010
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2011
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2006
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2007
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2004
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2002
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2005
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2003
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Propaganda Sub Committee of the Scottish Country Dance Society
First part of the book: Signed minutes. Topics discussed include copyright and publicity opportunities.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Second part of the book: details of examinations held between 7-8-37 and 14-8-48
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Oral History interviews conducted by Rachel Winton. Interviewees: Rosemary Tilden, Mary Barker, Owen Meyer, Wilson Nicol
Rachel Winton
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dance and Music
Reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Angus McIvor
John and Ruby Wilkinson Interview
Personal reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Orla O'Brien
Interview with Janett MacSporran Dunfermline Branch
Personal recollections and observations about Scottish Country Dancing and its music.
Bernie Hewitt
Programme for 'SCD Joint Celebration in Concert Hall, Civic Centre, Motherwell'
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Handwritten programme for a 'Presentation to Miss F.H. Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Florence Adams' SCD Instructor Certificate
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from RSCDS Secretary acknowledging Adams withdrawal from the list of examiners
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from Florance Adams to Alastair MacFadyen
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from Jean Milligan to Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notes on a book being written by a colleague of Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notes on the formation and history of various dances
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given at an RSCDS Adjudicators course
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Includes course timetable and notes from the British Federation of Music Festivals
Talk given at Cadder Church, Bishopbriggs
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given to Burnbankchurch Woman's Guild Hamilton
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given at Hamilton Quincentenerary Celebration
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given to Crosshill Church Mens Fellowship
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk and programme of dances given at the Burnbank Woman's Guild Hamilton
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given at the Hamilton and Clydesdale branch with handwritten notes
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Copy of a speech to the Glasgow branch with handwritten notes by Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talk given at Bellshill West Church Women's Guild
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Programme for talk given at Bandon or Cairns Church to Bandon/Cairns Mens Fellowship
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook of meetings of various committees on which Adams served
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Video Interview with Noeiel Tarca Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Noriel Tarca about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Neville Pope, Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Neville Pope about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Video Interview with Maureen Morris Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Maureen Hogden about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Margo Mernitz
Video Interview with Mary Hogden about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Video Interview with Mary Hogden Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Lily Davison about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Lily Davison Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Lily Davison about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Jean lumsden Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Jean Lumsden about herr thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Elizabeth and Les Berry Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Elizabeth and Les Berry about their thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Colin Pickering Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Colin Pickering about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Arthur Littlejohns Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Arthur Littlejohns about his thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Angie Chang Adelaide Branch
Video Interview with Angie Chang about her thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Aberdeen Branch
Video Interview with Mechthild and Andrew Timmins Adeleaide Branch
Video Interview with Andrew Mechthild about thoughts and experiences of Scottish Country Dancing (Audio only available online).
Adelaide Branch
Interview with Sam and Heather Heron Queensland Branch
Personal reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Brian Hacker
Interview with Phyllis South Queensland Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Brian Hacker
Interview with Sally Maunder Queensland Branch
Personal reflections and observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Interview with Joyce Stewart Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing
Liverpool Branch
Interview with Jo Dickensen Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observations on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Liverpool Branch
Interview with Gill Gooch Liverpool Branch
Reflections and Observation on Scottish Country Dancing and Music
Milton (Brisbane) Scottish Country Dance Club
25th Anniversary Booklet describing the club's history and events. Includes lists of Club Officials and demonstration team members.
Phyllis South
Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Club (NZ)
Website has a brief history of the group. There are some member profiles and a picture gallery of events.
Johnsonville Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
'Copy of Castle Menzies. This was copied by me from a notebook written by the Lady Dorothea Riggles Brise. She supplied the music from other sources, contemporary when possible'.
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Titled: 'SCDS [Book XII]'. Contains dance descriptions with music from various sources including 'Rutherford 1772', Neil Gow III, Twenty Four Scottish Country Dances from the year 1793' and Caledonian Country Dances 1748.
Contents:
Ranting Highland Man, Lads of Leath, Tweedside, Buttered Pease, Border Reel, Kiss Quick My Mothers a Coming or Bonnie Jocky, Swines Tale to Georgia, Right Scotch Contention or Ye Duke of Atholl's Rant, Musselborough or Jenny Bang the Weaver, John Black's Daughter, Grant's Quickstep or Scots Tune, The Braes of Balquhither, Mrs Stewart's Strathspey, The Sailor Laddie, Lady Betty Cochrans Reel, Odd Thoughts, Miss Jessy Dalrymples Reel, Lady Betty Boyle's Reel, Miss Christie Dalrymples Fancy, Sontra Hill, Mrs Falconar's Fancy, Bonny Geordies Wig, Yester House, The Black Dance, The Machine Without Horses.
Notebook belonging to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
'Reels of Eight' descriptions from various sources including:
Eightsome Reel and Another Eight Reel from the Blantyre MSS 1805;
French Assembly Reel and Assembly Reel from "The Ball-Room" 1827;
The Reel of Eight from "The Globe Guide to the Art of Dancing";
The Eightsome Reel from MacKay's Ballroom Guide.
Additional notes concerning Book 27 were added by an unknown author
Photographs taken at presentation to Florence Adams from Glasgow Branch
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Photograph of Florence Adams as a student
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Talks given to McDonald Memorial Womens Guild
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notes class plans given at weekend schools in Gilslana Spa and Duns
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook recording plans for each class of a series of evening classes given by Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook recording teaching plan for an advanced class given by Adams at Summer School
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Also includes notes of a teachers meeting held 30/12/1981
Notebook of class plans for various weekend schools
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook of classes for weekend schools
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Notebook of Summer School Preliminary Certificate class plans
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Part of Florence Adams Papers