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The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 7
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 9
The Pocket Edition Scottish Country Dance Books XXVIII & XXIX & Four SC Dances 1978
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1960, 1992, 1998)
Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances Revision 1998
Instructions and music for twenty-four traditional Scottish Country Dances published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1960: Leap Year (J); Watson's Reel (J); The Merry Reapers (J); Davy's Locker (R); Galloway House (R); The Highland Fair (J); Lady Catherine Bruce's Reel (J); The Honeymoon ((R); Mr. Watson's Favourite (R); Mrs, Cholmondeley's Reel (R); The Moray Reel (J); Mrs. Stuart Sinton's Reel (J); Miss Welsh's Reel (J); Berwick Johnnie (J);The Isles (J); Duff's House (J); Miss Betty Boyle (R); Wedderburn's Reel (R); Kitty Campbell's Reel (J); Tarry A While (J); Regent's Favourite (R); Kendall's Hornpipe (J); Argyll's Fancy (J); Miss Flora's Favourite (R)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Robert Whitehead & The Danelaw Dance Band
A Strathspey by Campbell Hunter as a tribute to Jimmy Anderson
Archivist RSCDS
A Hornpipe by Campbell Hunter for his grandson
Archivist RSCDS
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Drummond Cook's Scottish Country Dance Band
Scottish Country Dancing Volume 1 Ceilidh Dances
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
File relating to Publications and Research 26 October 1995-28 January 1998
Correspondence and papers relating to video of the RSCDS Manual, Red Thistle Dancers, copyright, dance submissions; Hill MS; IVP Video
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Buffalo (NY )Branch Demonstration Team 1998
Photograph shows members of the Branch demonstration team in 1995. No names provided.
Archivist RSCDS
Photo Album compiled by W Clement during his time as Chairman
The photographs are unattributed but include some from: 75th Anniversary Gala, Kitchener, Ontario; Summer School; Tokyo 75th Anniversary Party; AGM
Archivist RSCDS
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 14
A Book of Thirteen Scottish Country Dances (three with own tune) devised by Rob Sargent
Archivist RSCDS
75th Anniversary Compilation Video
A compilation of extracts from videos recording the 75th Anniversary events from around the world. Video Quality is very poor.
Editor: Malcolm Brown
Canberra and District Branch Records
Branch correspondence various dates from 1977-1997
Includes correspondence related to the formation of the Branch
RSCDS Canberra Constitution.
AGM 27th February 1988.
Annual Report for 16/9/89 to 22/9/90.
Accounts 30th June1997.
RSCDS Canberra Constitution.
"Scotch Circle" RSCDS Cabnberra and District Branch Newsletter March 2985. Vol. 5 No. 14
Canberra Branch
32 Bar Jig devised by Alan Rintoul with music by the same.
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Scottish Country Dances for Children Revision 1998
Instructions and music for ten Scottish Country Dances for Children published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, 1981:
The Dhoon (J); Le Papillon (J); A Jig for Mrs. Dunn (J); The Misses Cramb of Linlithgow (J) Miss Falconer's Fancy (R); The Old Man of Storr (R); The Maids of Currie (R); The Edinburgh Castle Reel (R); The Braes of Balluder (R); Come Under my Plaidie (J)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Information for guests attending the75th Anniversary Reception in the presence of Her Majesty The Queen in the City Chambers, Edinburgh on 2 July 1998
75th Anniversary - visit of Her Majesty
Programme and details of a Reception in the presence of Her Majesty the Queen, with letters from Buckingham Palace and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Reception at the Chapel Royal, Stirling Castle, 1 July 1998, for the RSCDS 75th anniversary. With programme/booklet, ticket and a list of guests to the Reception
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 1
Issued by the Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Patterson, Sons & Co., Ltd (1924, 1925).
Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1926, 1929, 1930, 1934, 1937, c.1938, c.1943, c.1946, c.1947).
By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1952, c.1955, 1956, 1957, 1985, 1998).
Dances: Petronella (R); The Triumph (R); Circassian Circle (R); The Nut (J); Meg Merrileees (R); The Flowers of Edinburgh (R); Strip the Willow or Drops of Brandy (J); Duke of Perth or Pease Strae or Broun's Reel (R);Rory O'More (J); Fight About the Fireside (R); Cumberland Reel (J); The Merry Lads of Ayr (R)
Issued by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Includes notes made by Ysobel Stewart (2000).
Scottish Country Dance Society
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 2
Issued by the Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Patterson, Sons & Co., Ltd (1925).
Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1928, 1930, 1933, c.1945, c.1946, c.1947, c.1950).
By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1953, 1955, 1956, 1959, 1960).
Dances: La Tempete (R); The Bumpkin or Ninesome Reel (J); The Glasgow Highlanders (S); Speed the Plough or Inverness Country Dance (R); The Perth Medley R); The Soldier's Joy (R); The Princess Royal (R); Grieg's Pipes or The Cameronian Rant(R); Delvine Side (R); THe Bob O' Dowally (R); The Haymakers or Sir Roger de Coverley (J); The Eightsome Reel (R)
Music arranged by Murial A. Johnstone and J. Michael Diack. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1985, 1998).
Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Country Dancing Volume 2 Country Dances
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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Demonstration dances set to a suite of Scottish Dances of late 18th Century arranged by Thomas Alwyn. Dance performance by members of Winnipeg Branch.
Winnipeg Branch RSCDS
Committee Minute Books 1947-1954; 1955-1966; 1966-1979; 1979-1987; 1987-1998
Branch papers 1962-1993
2000 Branch report.
Dumfries Branch
Scottish Country Dances for Children
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Papers of the Finiance Committee 1964-1998
Correspondence, agendas and papers relating to meetings of the finance committee
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Finance Committee papers and correspondence January 1997-February 1998
Correspondence; minutes of meetings
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and papers of the 75th Anniversary Sub Committee
The 75th Sub Committee was set up to organise preparations for the Society's 75th anniversary celebrations. Topics discussed include: the production of commemorative items, celebratory events and a visit from The Queen.
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David Cunningham & his Band
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 3
By the Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1926, 1927, 1931, 1936, 1937, c.1945, 1946, 1948, 1949, 1950). By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1952, 1954, c.1955, 1958, 1964). By the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, music arranged by Muriel A. Johnstone and J. Michael Diack. Published by Paterson's Publications, Ltd (1985, 2001).
Dances: Scottish Reform (J); The Dashing White Sergeant or Highland Reel (R); Saint Patrick's Day; Jenny Come Down to Jock (J); Blue Bonnets (J); The Fairy Dance (R); The Rock and the Wee Pickle Tow (J); Rachael Rae (R); The Duke is Welcome to Inverness (R); The Eighjt Men of Moidart (R); The Foursome Reel (R); The Reel of Tulloch (R).
Scottish Country Dance Music
8 Modern Scottish Country Dances by Andrew Paterson. Published by Corryvrechan 1998
Archivist RSCDS
The Second Kirkbrae Collection of Scottish Country Dances
12 Modern country dances in traditional style. Published by Fell Edge Publications 1998
Archivist RSCDS
Malcolm Brown
A collection of some of the best traditional and modern highland dances and popular ladies' step dances. Sixteen dances and graded highland steps are demonstrated. The dances demonstrated are: Scottish Lilt; Highland Fling; The Shepherd's Crook; Seann Truibhas; Blue Bonnets; The Glasgow Highlanders; Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnny?; Deeside Lilt; Hielan' Laddie; Argyll Broadswords; Flowers of Edinburgh; Earl of Errol; Miss Forbes; Come Ashore Jolly Tar; Blue Bonnets Over the Border; Foursome Reel and Tulloch
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
A video recording of social dancing and demonstrations the Younger Hall
Wilson and Lena Barclay
Dancing at Richmond Castle 28/6/98
A recording of the event. No detail. Appears to be a commercially made tape.
RSCDS Archivist
Photographs of RSCDS 75th anniversary souvenirs
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 1 issue 1986. Included is the 17th Annual Hawaiian Scottish Festival Programme
RSCDS Archivist
Correspondence
Kirmarnock and District Branch
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 25
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Photograph of Linda Gaul and Alan MacPherson being presented with Maggie MacDonald's notebook
Bi-monthy newsletter contain items of Scottish interest.
Scottish Historic and Research Society of the Delaware Valley Inc
Obituary for Peter Straughan (pianist with Jimmy Shand's Band and Rob Gordon's Band) written by Ian Cruickshanks and published in the "Box and Fiddle" Magazine
Archivist RSCDS
Photograph of participants at the Examiners' Seminar 1999
John Drewry with his RSCDS Scroll Annotation on back of the photograph: "Edinburgh AGM November 1999 - ignore date on photograph"
Sylvia Baxter
Twenty-four modern Scottish Country Dances by J B Dickson Published by the Dunedin Dancers, Edinburgh 1999
Archivist RSCDS
The Kobby's Collection of Scottish Country Dances Volume 1
Five dances (3 Reels, I Jig and I Strathspey) devised by Shigeyoshi Kobayashi
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An instructional video which is suitable for both experienced dances and those new to this dance style. The video explains how to dance reels, jigs and strathspeys and includes a helpful commentary. The Steps are walked out and shown in slow motion and the most frequently used formations demonstrated with many walked through. 34 dances which appear frequently on dance programmes are demonstrated.
Details of the Steps, Formations and the Dances are listed in the Notes Section (below)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Minute Book Kilmarnock and District Branch AGM 1997-1999
North Ayrshire Branch
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Colin Dewar Quartet
Photographs of the RSCDS headquarters office staff with then chairman Linda Gaul
The Life and Times of William Marshall
An illustrated account of the Life and Times of William Marshall, a composer of Scottish Fiddle music, Clockmaker, and Butler to the Duke of Gordon
Archivist RSCDS
Minute Book Kilmarnock and District Branch Committee 1994-1999
Kirmarnock and District Branch
Ayr Branch 75th Anniversary Event 2
Group photograph of those attending the event formed in a "75" formation.
Archivist
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 34
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Twenty-Three booklets (I to XXIII) containing 468 dances devised by Marie Boehmer of Kitchener-Waterloo Branch, Canada.
In 3 Parts
Archivist RSCDS
Branch correspondence various dates from 1958-2000
2000 Branch Report.
Photograph of dancers attending a Branch Christmas dance (n.d.)
Photograph of branch members dancing at Cowley Manor June 1983
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Correspondence from 1969-1993 and 2000 Branch Report. Colour photo of 75th Anniversary Dance 19th December 1998 of Teacher Sue Tyler with Dr Leyton Morris , Piper and former President, Colour photo of 30th Anniversary Annual Ball of RSCDS Exeter on 13th March 1999 of Dr Naomi Krazer, Holland and Mr Ted Davey.
Archivist RSCDS
The Hague and District Branch Records
Correspondence 1965-1994; Colour photo of The Hague District Branch RSCDS at the Infomarket at The Hague, September 1989, 2000 Branch Report, Colour photo of Hague Branch and Friends at the 40th Branch Anniversary Weekend where they also celebrated the 75th Anniversary of the RSCDS at the Hook of Holland 14/15th November 1998, Black and White photo 17th July 1975 of dancers and piper.
Archivist RSCDS
2 Boxes.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
1 Box with Correspondence and 2000 Branch Report.
RSCDS Archivist
1 Box Correspondence from 1957-2000 and RSCDS Montreal Branch "The Scottish Dance Calendar" Newsletter 1981-1991 and Silver Jubilee Edition of RSCDS Montreal Calendar March 1983
Archivist RSCDS
1 Box.
Archivist RSCDS
1 Box.
Archivist RSCDS
Royal Leamington Spa Branch Records
1 Box: Correspondence 1961-1993 & 2000 Branch Report.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
Correspondence: 1983-1997. includes 1997 & 2000 Branch Report, Constitution ,1995 Classes and Event booklet, Flowers of Edinburgh dance instructions and 2 colour photos of RSCDS Tokai Branch Foundation Party Congratulations cake 31st May 1997 and the Secretary, Chairman and Treasurer cutting the cake.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
Western Australia Branch Records
1 Box: Correspondence:--1976-1994 . Newsletter "The Postie's Jig" Volume 13, No 1, Summer 1982, "Posties's Jig" Newsletter October 1976, "Posties's Jig" Newsletter 7th March 1977, 2000 Branch Report, RSCDS Western Australia Constitution, Proposal to amend Constitution and Rules and Colour photo of Miss Jean Milligan , Perth, Western Australia, 1974.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
1 Box: Correspondence : 1990-1997, RSCDS Cornwall Branch Report May 1992, Report of the Missionary Visit to Cornwall, September 1993, Report on Visit to Cornwall Branch - August 1997, 2000 Branch Report.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
Articles and papers written by J.F. & T.M. Flett.
Photographs of young Scottish country dancers taken during filming of a Blue Peter TV Event
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
2 Boxes.
Box 1: Correspondence from 1988-1999, 2000 Branch Report, Black & White Photo Atlanta Branch Tartan Ball at Stone Mountain Highland Games October 1982, pictured D. Macleod, Rosemary Lipscomb and Duchess of Argyll, RSCDS Atlanta Constitution
Atlanta Branch
Correspondence:1978-1985. 2000 Branch Report. Includes correspondence relating to the formation of the Branch from the Affiliated group. Gives a list of founding members.
Buffalo Scottish Country Dance Group Newsletter Nov.1977,
Correspondence relating to acceptance of a non RSCDS qualification in lieu of the Preliminary Certificate: Mrs Mary McCreadie 30/5/80. Programme for Clarence Summer Music Festival 7/7/85 and press cutting relating to the Branch Participation. Programme lists the dances demonstrated. Correspondence relating to the event.
Buffalo Branch
1 Box
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
Hamilton (Ontario) Branch Records
1st Box: Correspondence; 1964-1982. Minutes, Hamilton (Ontario) Newsletter for April-May 1979, December 1982/January 1983 Newsletter.
2nd Box: Correspondence: 1983-1993, Annual Report 1982-1983, Christmas 1983 Newsletter, Members Report 24th March 1986Newsletter October 1987, AGM Reports 1983,1984, 1986 & 199-2000 Yearly Reports.
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Inverness and District Branch Records
Inverness and District correspondence dates from 1949-2000.
Archivist RSCDS
Isle of Skye Branch correspondence dates from 1988-2000. Includes 2000 Branch report.
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Kirkcaldy (formerly Fife) Branch Records
Minute Book of the former Fife Branch of the Scottish Country Dance Society for the period 1929-1937. Kirkcaldy Branch (established 1937) correspondence various dates from 1951- 1994. Includes AGM papers and annual accounts. Amended 1931 Constitution and Rules. Newspaper cutting reporting the death of Nancy Arnott.
Minute Book incorporating the minutes of the Committee of the Kirkcaldy Centre 1930-37 and Kirkcaldy Branch 1937-1950.
Minute Books 1950-1957; 1957-1966;1966-1973;1973-1982;1982-1988.
Cash Books 1933-1962; 1949-1997;1963-1988
Kirkcaldy Branch
1 Box.
Archivist RSCDS
1 Box
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist
1st Box: General correspondence:1976-1984, Minutes of AGM RSCDS South East Queensland Branch 9th June 1984, Minutes of the Sixth Annual General Meeting of the RSCDS South East Queensland Branch 11th June 1983, Minutes of the Fifth Annual General Meeting of the RSCDS South East Queensland Branch 12th June 1982, Minutes of the Fourth Annual General Meeting of the RSCDS South East Queensland Branch 11th July 1981, RSCDS Fifth Australian Winter School 11th-18th May, 1980, Toowoomba, Queensland Programme & After Event Report, Minutes of the Third Annual General Meeting of the RSCDS South East Queensland Branch 26th July 1980.
2nd Box: General Correspondence 1985-2000 & Paper file with Correspondence included), 2000 Branch Report, AGM Minutes South East Queensland Branch 9th May 1993, AGM South East Queensland Branch Minutes 15th May 1994, RSCDS S.E. Queensland Branch Constitution, AGM South East Queensland Branch Minutes 10th June 1989,AGM South East Queensland Branch Minutes 30th April 1988,AGM South East Queensland Branch Minutes 11th July 1987, AGM South East Queensland Branch Minutes 4th May 1985 & Colour photo of RSDCS Dancing group.
Richmond Branch
1 Box
RSCDS Archvist
De Tartan Hague and District Branch Newsletter
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 4 issues 1994-2000.
RSCDS Archivist
Photograph of Alan & Christine Mair
Aberdeen Branch Minutes - 1925-1945 Photocopies
Aberdeen Branch correspondence various 1956-2000
Includes Newspaper cuttings and photos:
1935-36 Aberdeen Press and Journal report on Aberdeen SCDS Festival. JCM comment on the dancing standard.
Evening Express 20/5/74 Report on Aberdeen RSCDS winning team at Edinburgh Music Festival. Includes photo of the team and pen sketches of each team member.
Buchan Observer 17/12/91: Photo of children St Fergus school who took part in an “Hour of Dance” organised by Peterhead Branch RSCDS.
Aberdeen Branch
Box 1: Correspondence from 1988-1999, 2000 Branch Report, Black & White Photo Atlanta Branch Tartan Ball at Stone Mountain Highland Games October 1982, pictured D. Macleod, Rosemary Lipscomb and Duchess of Argyll, RSCDS Atlanta Constitution
Includes papers regarding branch administrative problems
Branch correspondence various dates from 1960-1997
2000 Branch Report.
RSCDS Birmingham Branch Newsletter Autumn 1995.
Birmingham Branch Report as of 31st May 1996.
RSCDS Birmingham Constitution.
RSCDS Birmingham s submitted a dance "Furth O' Clyde" Dance Instruction sheet.
International Folk Dance Festival 13th-15th September 1981 Report by RSCDS Birmingham Branch.
Includes photographs of Branch’s 75th Anniversary Ball. One photograph is of the then Chairman and Vice-Chairman Fiona Mitchell and Mark Lewis, taken 31/3/98 at the Shirley Community Centre, Solihull
Birmingham Branch
Box 1: Branch correspondence various dates from 1953 - 1983, Boston Branch Annual Report 1979-1980
Boston Branch Newsletter "The Tartan Times" No. 3 January 1976, "Tartan times" No.2 . November 1982"Tartan times" No. 3. January 1982, "Tartan times "No. 5. June 1982,"Tartan times "No.4. April 1983", Tartan times "No2. November 1983, "Tartan times "No.4. April 1983", Tartan times "No.3. January 1983" " Pinewoods Post Script" November 1977,
Programme and Booklet for New Hampshire Gathering of Scottish Clans, 1978
Box 2: Correspondence from: 1984-2000
"The Teachers' Newsletter" Published for area teachers by the Boston Branch, RSCDS. Vol. 2, No. 3. Spring 1985
"Scottish Dancing in New England" June 1997
Programmes for Annual Highland Balls
Photographs (annotated) of Branch Ball 1992 and Highland Ball 1992.
Branch correspondence various dates from 1991-2000. 2000 Branch Report.
Accounts 1996, 1997.
Includes correspondence relating to the formation of the Branch.
Brighton Branch
Central Kentucky Branch Records
Correspondence and Branch reports 1978-2000.
"The Hamilton Rant" Newsletter February 1991.
2000 Branch Report.
Membership lists and programmes for various Branch events
RSCDS Archivist