Contents: Editorial; Summer School 1932; Minutes of Annual General Meeting 7 November 1931; Festival Booklet; Article by the President reprinted from The Scots Year Book, 1931 ? 1932; Examination for Teachers Certificate; Copy of letter to Mr William Watson, Blantyre; Names and Addresses of Office Bearers; Terms of Membership of Scottish Country Dance Society; The Following are Official SCDS Gramophone Records;
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Ottawa Branch
Buffalo (NY )Branch Demonstration Team 1998
Photograph shows members of the Branch demonstration team in 1995. No names provided.
Archivist RSCDS
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
York and N Humberside Branch
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 11 issues 1998-2005
RSCDS Archivist
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 3 issues 1991-1993
RSCDS Archivist
Briefs for 100 Favorite Dances and 63 More
An Aide-Memoire for 163 Scottish Country Dances with and introduction about formations and conventions. Edited by Michael and Norma Briggs.
Madison Scottish Country Dancers
Branch Demonstration Team at the International Air Cadet Exchange function at Stirling Castle
Photograph shows the Branch demonstration team with visiting Air Cadets from Canada
Falkirk Herald Newspaper
Braemar Dancers with Mrs. MacNab
Taken in Vancouver 1965 a visit by Jean Milligan
Vancouver Branch RSCDS
Rob Roy RRLP 00831 S1: The Happy meeting 8x32J; Trip to Bavaria 4x32R; Garry Strathspey 4x32S; Postie's Jig 4x32J; Ellwyn's fair Glen 8x32R; St. Andrew's Fair 8x32R S2: Mhairis Wedding 4x40R; Luckenbooth Brooch 8x32J; Baldovan reel 4x32R; Winding Road 4x32S; Round Reel od Eight 1x88R; Bonnie Anne 1x96J; Irish Rover 8x32R.
Jim Dawson Scottish country Dance Band
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 18 issues 1976-1981
RSCDS Archivist
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
Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances
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
Mealluaine Dance Band
Instructions for the dance devised by David Anderson, Dundee (19thC), modified and renamed by Jack McConachie. 1952 . Published in 1976 by Caber Feidh Publications, Kings Langley.
David Anderson
Bobby MacLeod's Selection of Country Dance Tunes
24 tunes arranged for Piano and Accordion and published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 54 issues 1976-2015. Published about 3 times annually
RSCDS Archivist
Berks-Hants-Surrey Border Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 39 issues 2000-2019
RSCDS Archivist
Beltona Record No 1657 Dulcimer Duet - J B Andrews & Bob Smith
S1 Belfast Hornpipe, Sailors Hornpipe, High Level
S2 The Dashing White Sergeant, My Love She's but a Lassie Yet, The Rose Tree
RSCDS Archivist
Back row: nk, Richard Hyde, nk, nk,nk, Marianne Sullivan, Marie Devine, Mark Devine , nk, nk
Front Row: Nancy Lane, Allan Miller, Doris Rice, David Bailey, Susan Jamesky,nk, Tina Van Loan,
Back Row:Nick van Loan, Bobby Woodward, David Baily, Richard Hyde, Alan Miler, David Givens. FR: Susan Majesky, Nancy Lane, Sandy Bostwick, Doris Rice, Barbara Ton, Tina van Loan
Eleven dances with music written by or for members of the branch: Bannockburn 700 (J); City of Stirling Reel (R); Miss Shearer's Strathspey (S); The Treasurer (J); Janet's Cup of Tea (S); Argyll's Farewell to Stirling (R); Jim's Haberdashery (J); The Silver Castle Reel (R); The Walkers of Avonlea (S); Birls Allowed (J); The Reel Archie (R)
Stirling Branch RSCDS
Bell Accordion Records Record No CD0002
Side 1 Hamilton House: Original, Hot Punch, Berwickshire Volunteers
Side 2 Baldovan Reel: Original, Man at the Loom, Greenwoodside
RSCDS Archivist
A personal selection of Square, Contra and Triple time dances in the "New England Tradition" with a tune for each dance. Included is an extensive introduction which gives a historical perspective and a commentary on the New England Tradition on the Boston Area. Appendix 1 grades the dances with regard to suitability and dancer competence. Two other appendices contain a detailed list of suitable recorded music for the dances. An index of included music is provided. Published by the Country Dance and Song Society of America, New York 1982.
Ted Sanella
Ayrshire NW Branch 40th Anniversary Ball
Group photograph taken at the Seamill Hydro on 8/1/1988 of some of those present at the cutting of the anniversary cake. No details but present are Alastair Aitkenhead and John Barbour (centre and far left).
RSCDS Archivist
A Ms in the form of an aide-memoire possibly 18th/19th C. Contains abbreviated instruction for 51 country dances and the French Cotellion
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Ayr Branch Demonstration Group Photograph 3
Members of the group rehearsing for Burns presentation.
Men L to R:
Harry Campbell, John Niven, Lewis Grant, Bill Jamieson
Women L to R: Peggy Ritchie, Lilias Martin, Maureen Jamieson
In front; Helen MacKinnon (Frame)
Archivist RSCDS
Ayr Branch Demonstration Group Photograph 2
Same group as photo 1 but different order
Seated L to R: Mrs. A? (pianist), Grace MacArthur (Coach)
Archivist RSCDS
Ayr Branch Demonstration Group Photograph 1
Back Row L to R:
Nancy Wilson, G Leitch, Sadie ?, Nettie Lendrum, Jean Matheson
Front Row L to R:
Mary miller, Betty Ashley, Lilias Martin, T Grant
Seated L to R: Mrs. A? (pianist), Grace MacArthur (Coach)
Archivist RSCDS
Ayr Branch 75th Anniversary Event 2
Group photograph of those attending the event formed in a "75" formation.
Archivist
Ayr Branch 75th Anniversary Event 1
Group photograph of those attending the event
Archivist
Music for Pleasure MFP 50224 S1: The Dundee Reel 8x40R, La Russe 8x32R, Scottish Ramble 8x32S, The Isle of Skye 8x32R S2: The Montgomerie's Rant 8x32R, Petronella 8x32R, Madge Wildfire's Strathspey 8x32S, The Flowers of Edinburgh 8x32R
Jimmy Shand and his Band
A volume published to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing (SOBHD). It contains a brief historical overview; Detail s of Office Bearers (past and present), Independent and Honorary Members. Chapters about the Cowal Gathering. Examining Bodies, Affiliated Members and Highland Dance Teachers Association of England. A section of photographic memorabilia. Published by The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing, Edinburgh, 2010.
Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing
Another Collection by Eric Allan
Booklet of 58pp containing 107 original compositions. Published by Eric Allan, Drumossie
RSCDS Archivist
A review of the Society's activities for 2016
RSCDS
Review of the Society's activities for 2015
RSCDS
A review of the Society's activates for 2014
RSCDS
Review of Society activities for 2013
RSCDS
A review of the Society's activities for 2012
RSCDS
RSCDS
Review of the Society's activities for 2010
RSCDS
A 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple set. Devised by Alan Macpherson in 2017 to recognise the contribution of Anna Marshall to the running of the Falkirk Branch Weekend over a period of 25 years. First performed at the 25th anniversary weekend at Crieff Hydro on 19th January 2018. Original tune by Gordon Shand.
Falkirk Branch RSCDS
Angus Fitchet Scottish Dance Collection
Printed music for original and traditional melodies, composed and arranged by Ian McLeish and Angus Fitchet for Piano and Accordion, for : Duke of Perth; Two by Two; Maxwell's Rant; Dalkeith's Strathspey; Monnymusk; Ladies' Fancy; Caledonian Rant; Montgomerie's Rant; Cauld Kail; Elwyn'sw Fairy Glen; Mr. Wilson's Hornpipe; Miss Mary Douglas
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An Interview with Dr. Alastair Macfadyen
Anita Mackenzie interviews Dr. Alastair Macfadyen, Past President of the RSCDS, about his life and times in Country Dancing
IVP
Bi-monthly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Sacramento Branch
Reels, Jigs, Hornpipes and Set Dances selected from all sources by High McDermott and published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Columbia 'Special Record' No SMMA 2 Specially made for Scotland's Music Week
Side I is a talk by William McCulloch
Side 2 is a Reels and Strathspey Selection played by the Highland Military Band: East Neuk of Fife; Bonnie Charlie,; Lord MsDonald; Piper O' Dundee; Stirling Castle; Marquis of Huntly's Farewell
RSCDS Archivist
Advertisments for Dance Classes 1858-1921
Details of advertisements for Dance Classes which appeared in the "Border Advertiser" 1858-1921
Ion C B Jamieson
A musical tribute to the life of William Hannah by Luke Daniels with the assistance of Neil Ewart, Ian Carr, and John Paul Gandy. The enclosed booklet contains a brief biographical review of William Hannah and his work. The CD contains 12 tracks and was produced by Wren Records (CDTRAX369)
Luke Daniels
Streaming Pictures
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Murial Johnstone's Scottish Dance Band & Colin Dewar Scottish Country Dance Band
Three separate publications bound together in a single volume. All musical arrangements by Joseph Haydn. Published by Printed and sold by Preston at his Wholesale Warehouses 97 Strand, London and by the Proprietor G Thomson, Edinburgh.
Two publications bound together in a single volume. The first publication is the arrangements by Pleyel, and the second by Kozeluch . Published by Printed and sold by Preston at his Wholesale Warehouses 97 Strand, London and by the Proprietor G Thomson, Edinburgh.
G Thomson
A Second Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances arranged for younger and less expreienced dancers
Published by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Waverly GLN 1024 S1: Ta Li Ho Two Step; KGV's Army; Plaisir d'Amour; Reel Selection; The Happy Haggis; Killiecrankie; The Haunt of the Gnomes. S2: Shand Marches; Scot Skinner Waltzes; Triste Sourire; Slow Airs; Toot, Toot Tootsie; The pioer's Weird; Set of Jigs.
The Donaldson Brothers
Lismor Records LILP 5120 S1: Gay Gordons, The Gates of Edinburgh (R), Highland Schottische, The Quaker (Jig), Old Scottish Air, 6/8 Marches, Gaelic Waltz, Pipe Marches, Pipe March and Reel S2: Eight Men of Moidart, Polka, Pipe Marches, Hornpipe and Reel, Scottish Waltz, March, Strathspey and Reel,Highland Schottische, A Reel Kick
John Ellis with his Highland Country Band
A Jig 'n' A Reel. A Resource for Scottish Country Dancing in Schools
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Dance Nova Scotia
A History of Jordanhill College of Education, 1921-1971
By John A Fairley. Published by Jordanhill College of Education, History Department
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 group of unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH
Unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH (more information required)
A group of unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH
Unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH (more information required)
A Collection of Strathspey Reels
A collection of Strathspey Reels for the Violoncello or Harpsichord dedicated to the Duchess of Athole
Niel Gow
A Collection of Original Scotch Tunes
Printed music for a collection of Original Scotch-Tunes for the Violin. Fist published by Henry Playford in 1700 . Reproduced by Skerryvore Press, Seattle.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A Camp of Pleasure. Ancient & modern music for dancing
Cabbage Records CAB 101 S1: A Camp of Pleasure 8 x 32S, Red House 8 x 40R, Monymusk 8 x 32S S2: The Merry Reapers 8 x 24J, Johnny Groat's House 8 x 32R, snow in Summer 8 x 40S, The Flowers of Edinburgh 8 x 32R
The Berkeley Scottish Players
A Bhratach Dhealrach Central Kentucky Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 264 issues 1979-1988. Published about 4 times annually
RSCDS Archivist
Dundee Branch
Luke Brady
7 Favourite Scottish Dances No. 4
Thistle Records BSLP 98 S1: The Black dance 8 x 32R, A Kiss for Nothing 8 x 32J, Kiss Me Quick my Mither's Coming 8 x 32R, The River Cree 8 x 32J S2:Circassian Circle 8 x 32R, My Love She's But a Lassie Yet, Ye'll Aye be Welcome Back Again 8 x 32S
George Stirrat and his Scottish Dance Band
Review of the history of York and N Humberside Branch, RSCDS from 1976-2015
Malcolm Brown (editor)
12 Scottish Country Dances devised by Mervyn Short
Mervyn Short
Green Ginger
The booklet contains the music for I00 original compositions. There is a Foreword by Jimmy Shand Jnr. and background notes to the composition titles.
Archivist RSCDS
100 Reels, strathspeys, jigs and Hornpipes
Printed music for 100 country dance tunes arranged for the Pianoforte by Ch. Stephano. Published by Bosworth and Co. Ltd.., London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society