RSCDS Archive

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-6-1-31
File
1978 - 1996

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Eugina Callander Sharp. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1978, 1981, 1983, 1988, 1992, 1996)

Four Scottish Country Dances 1978

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-6-1-19
File
1978 - 1983

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

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)

Four Step Dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-5-31
File
1953-1954

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Correspondence between Tom Flett, Muriel Hadden and Isabel Cramb regarding interpretation

Frae A' The Airts Volume 1. Eight modern Scottish Country Dances- Book 36

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-6-1-1-36
File
1990 - 2006

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Francis & Day's Ball Room Guide of Old Time Favourite and Modern Dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-196
File
n.d..

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Francis & Day (editors). Published by Francis Day & Hunter Ltd

Francis & Day's Ball Room Guide of Old Time Favourite and Modern Dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-196
File
n.d..

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Francis & Day (editors). Published by Francis Day & Hunter Ltd

Gatehouse of Fleet / Krkcudbright

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-3-5-6
File
1973 - 2003

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

George Washington. A Biography in Social Dance

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-200
File
1998

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Kate Van Winkle Keller & Charles Cyril. Published by The Hendrickson Group, Connecticut A biography commemorating George Washington's life and career and the dances he may have danced or observed

George Washington. A Biography in Social Dance

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-200
File
1998

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Kate Van Winkle Keller & Charles Cyril. Published by The Hendrickson Group, Connecticut

A biography commemorating George Washington's life and career and the dances he may have danced or observed

Glendarroch Sheets

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-178
File
1966-1971

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

SCD by various devisors published by Hugh Foss (Glendarroch Scottish Country Dance Sheets)
50 sheets with an index

Hugh Foss

Glendarroch Sheets

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-178
File
1966-1971

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published by Hugh Foss

Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch Newsletter

RSCDS-8-6-43
File
2022

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 4 issues 1994-2000.

RSCDS Archivist

Handwritten tribute to Jean Milligan

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-11-5
File
August 1978 - 29 November 1979

Part of Jean Milligan Papers

Written and delivered by Rev Andrew B McLellan , Honorary Chaplain to Summer School, at the service held in t Leonards Parish Church, St Andrews 17 August 1978.

Hawaii

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-3-5-9
File
1977 - c. 1987

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Hawaiian Branch Newsletter

RSCDS-8-6-43
File
2022

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 1 issue 1986. Included is the 17th Annual Hawaiian Scottish Festival Programme

RSCDS Archivist

Heart of Japan

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-6-30
File
2000 - 2002

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

A annual publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.

Tokai Branch

Highland Balls and Village Halls: A Look at the Scot and His Dancing?

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-221
File
1985

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By G W Lockhart, first edition. Published by Luath Press Ltd Ayrshire

Highland Balls and Village Halls: A Look at the Scot and His Dancing?

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-221
File
1985

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By G W Lockhart, first edition. Published by Luath Press Ltd Ayrshire

Highland dances for country dancers

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-122
File
2010

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Martin Norgate. Includes Elizabeth Anne's Dance and The Drunken Sailor

Highland dances for country dancers

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-122
File
2010

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Martin Norgate. Includes Elizabeth Anne's Dance and The Drunken Sailor

Highland Dancing The official textbook of The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-223
File
1955

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By?Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd London

Highland Dancing The official textbook of The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-223
File
1955

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By?Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing. Published by Thomas Nelson & Sons Ltd London

Honour to Craigievar

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-187
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Honour to Craigievar

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-187
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

How to Dance the Old Dances:?A New Edition of R. Coote's Famous Ball Room Guide : Illustrated with the Original Figures, Diagrams and Hints on Deportment

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-226
File
c. 1930

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By R Coote, new edition. Published by Reynolds & Co.

How to Dance the Old Dances:?A New Edition of R. Coote's Famous Ball Room Guide : Illustrated with the Original Figures, Diagrams and Hints on Deportment

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-226
File
c. 1930

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By R Coote, new edition. Published by Reynolds & Co.

Iain Boyd's dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-59
File
1963-

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Iain Boyd

Iain Boyd's dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-59
File
1963-

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Iain Boyd

Ian Powrie's Farewell to Auchterarder

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-49
File
1967

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Hamilton Bill & the Thistle SCD Club. Published by Mozart Allan

Ian Powrie's Farewell to Auchterarder

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-49
File
1967

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Hamilton Bill & the Thistle SCD Club. Published by Mozart Allan

Ian Powrie's Farewell to Scotland

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-120
File
1967

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Margaret Thomson. Published by Mozart Allan

Ian Powrie's Farewell to Scotland

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-120
File
1967

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Margaret Thomson. Published by Mozart Allan

Index to Scottish Country Dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-6-1-12
File
1951 - 1996

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published by the Scottish Country Dance Society1951; Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1952, 1955, 1958, 1960, 1963, 1972, c.1979, 1980, 1983, 1987, 1990, 1994, 1996)

Interlocking Dances for five-couple sets.

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-52
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Hugh Foss & Iain Boyd. Dances described: Airie Bennan; Earlstoun Loch; Loch Doon Castle; Lochskerrow; Polharrow Burn; The Key to the Door; also includes an introduction from authors.

Interlocking Dances for five-couple sets.

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-52
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Hugh Foss & Iain Boyd. Dances described: Airie Bennan; Earlstoun Loch; Loch Doon Castle; Lochskerrow; Polharrow Burn; The Key to the Door; also includes an introduction from authors.

International Award for Valour in Sport

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-9
File
1976

Part of Jean Milligan Papers

Nomination papers for Jean Milligan to the Victoria Sporting Club .

International Branch Newsletter

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-6-18
File
2005

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.

International Branch

Iona Strathspey

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-45
File
c.1988

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By George S Emmerson.

Iona Strathspey

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-45
File
c.1988

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By George S Emmerson.

John Drewry dances published as leaflets - A-K

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-99
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By John Drewry

John Drewry dances published as leaflets - A-K

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-99
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By John Drewry

John Drewry dances published as leaflets - L-Y

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-100
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By John Drewry

John Drewry dances published as leaflets - L-Y

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-100
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By John Drewry

Jubliee Ball, 1973

RSCDS-2-6-7-1
File
1972 - 1973

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

File relating to the Jubliee Ball, 1973 held to mark the Fiftieth Anniversary of the RSCDS

Katherine's Book

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-240
File
1970

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Iain Boyd deviser. Published by Iain Boyd

Katherine's Book

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-240
File
1970

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Iain Boyd deviser. Published by Iain Boyd

Kilmory Rant

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-46
File
c.1989

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By George S Emmerson.

Kilmory Rant

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-46
File
c.1989

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By George S Emmerson.

Kist o' Thistles

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-251
File
c.1986

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By George S Emmerson.

Kist o' Thistles

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-251
File
c.1986

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By George S Emmerson.

Leaflets of Roy Goldring's dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-154
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Roy Goldrig.

Leaflets of Roy Goldring's dances

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-154
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Roy Goldrig.

Letham Ladies

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-74
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan

Letham Ladies

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-74
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan

Let's Have a Ceilidh: Guide to Scottish Dancing

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-257
File
1992

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Robbie Shepherd, first edition. Published by Canongate Press Edinburgh. The Essential Guide to Scottish Dancing. Describes the twenty most popular ceilidh dances. With music

Let's Have a Ceilidh: Guide to Scottish Dancing

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-257
File
1992

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Robbie Shepherd, first edition. Published by Canongate Press Edinburgh.

The Essential Guide to Scottish Dancing. Describes the twenty most popular ceilidh dances. With music

Letter and dance descriptions

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-6-6
File
1974

Part of Jean Milligan Papers

Letter to M Prentice with descriptions for: That's My Jo; Campbells Strathspey; Campbells Fancy & The Skerry Reel of 8

Letter and research notes relating to D R Mackenzie

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-5-65
File
c.1990

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Donald R Mackenzie was a dancing teacher in Stirling late 19th century

Letter from Ellen Douglas to Jean Milligan

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-6-1
File
21-Oct-46

Part of Jean Milligan Papers

Hand-written description of 'Les Royales'

Letters from Jean Milligan to Nancy Arnott

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-6-2
File
11 January 1948 - 18 February 1974

Part of Jean Milligan Papers

Topics discuessed include the dance Rigadoonl the first edition of 'the Manual' and the 'Royal' prefix in the SCDS name. Also includes recipies for Sponge and Lady Pudding

Letters from May Brown regarding descriptions for 'Scotlands Thistle' strathspey or 'The Thistle of Scotland'

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-5-40
File
1963- 1988

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Letters to the S.C.D.S. secretary from James S Murray in response to a query from R.M. Bowie regarding dances from 1603

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-5-13
File
1930s

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Letters to Ysobel Stewart from various correspondents

RSCDS-YS-4
File
1921 - 1948

Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers

Libro del Danze Vol 1-5

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-225
File
1991

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Country Dances and Quadrilles translated into Italien

Archivist RSCDS

Light and Airy

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-6-19
File
1981

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published 10 months per year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.

Winnipeg Branch

Lions International

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-13
File
1974

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Bill Hamilton. Published by City of Edinburgh Lions Club

Lions International

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-13
File
1974

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Bill Hamilton. Published by City of Edinburgh Lions Club

Loch Leven Castle

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-5-18
File
1938-1954

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Correspondence from Elizabeth Davidson regarding the dance

London

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-3-5-10
File
2006

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

London (Ontario) Canada Branch Newsletter

RSCDS-8-6-47
File
2022

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 28 issues 1973-2000

RSCDS Archivist

Loose papers concerning arrangements for the Jubliee Ball

RSCDS-2-6-7-4
File
1973

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Includes letters of thanks from the Chairman

Loose sheet music written or arranged by Nan Main

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-5-36
File
c.1960

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Lord Macdonald

RSCDS-2-5-1
File
1971 - 1974

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Correspondence relating to the nomination of Lord MacDonald as President of the Society

Lord Maclay's Reel

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-128
File
1954

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

A 40 bar Reel for 4 couples devised by Miss D Robertson for the Glasgow Battalion of the Boys' Brigade for the Boys' Brigade Fanfare of 1954. Original music composed by D. J. Fyfe. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.

Miss D Robertso (Dance); Mr. D J Fyfe (Music)

Lord Stormont

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-265
File
1952

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By David M Robertson. Published by Rae, Macintosh &Co.

Lord Stormont

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-265
File
1952

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By David M Robertson. Published by Rae, Macintosh &Co.

Lowe's Collection of Reels Strathspeys & Jigs. Being a New & Complete Collection of the Best Dancing Tunes In Their Proper Keys, as Performed at the Different Assemblies And Public Meetings Throughout Scotland ? Books I-VI

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-267
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Joseph Lowe. Published by Paterson & Sons

Lowe's Collection of Reels Strathspeys & Jigs. Being a New & Complete Collection of the Best Dancing Tunes In Their Proper Keys, as Performed at the Different Assemblies And Public Meetings Throughout Scotland ? Books I-VI

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-267
File
n.d.

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Joseph Lowe. Published by Paterson & Sons

McGhie the Moudie-Catcher and Othe Scottish Country Dances Book 2

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-284
File
1987

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Lewis Derrick. Published by L N Derrick

McGhie the Moudie-Catcher and Othe Scottish Country Dances Book 2

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-1-284
File
1987

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Lewis Derrick. Published by L N Derrick

Mechanical Copyright Protection Society Ltd

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-2-17-3
File
1991

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Correspondence relating to Licensing, Royalties, Copyright Infringement, Copyright Disputes.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Medal Tests for Young Dancers

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-6-1-42
File
2003 - 2012

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (2003, 2006, 2012)

Membership 1972-1975

RSCDS-2-6-21-11-5-10-5
File
1972 - 1975

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Correspondence

Men of Angus

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-8
File
1952

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Angus Macnaughton. Published by Rae Macintosh & Co.

RSCDS Archivist

Men of Angus

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-8
File
1952

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Angus Macnaughton. Published by Rae Macintosh & Co.

Messages of sympathy following the death of Jean Milligan

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM-11-10
File
1978

Part of Jean Milligan Papers

Letters, cards and telegrams received at the RSCDS headquarters from various RSCDS branches, affiliated groups and individuals

Milestones

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-2-121
File
1999

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Martin Norgate

Milestones

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-15-2-121
File
1999

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Martin Norgate

Minutes and papers of a meeting of the Jubilee Ball Committee

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-1-11
File
14 June 1973

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Minutes and papers of the 75th Anniversary Sub Committee

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-1-13
File
1996 - 1998

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

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.

Minutes and papers of the Public Relations sub-Committee

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-1-12
File
1997 - 2002

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Minutes and papers of the Public Relations Sub Committee of the RSCDS, after March 1997 the committee was renamed the Marketing Committee and after May 2001 was known as the Marketing and Public Relations Sub Committee.

Minutes of the Strategic Planning Sub Committee

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-1-14
File
7 March 1998 - 2 May 1998

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Signed minutes.

Minutes of Youth Committee; Under 16's sub-Committee and Young Scottish Dancers Association

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-1-9
File
1996 - 2002

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Topics discussed include: Comments from branches, under 16s membership terms, and outreach opportunities.

Miscellaneous Clippings related to Scottish Country Dancing

GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-3-66
File
1961

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Photo of Forthill Class, Broughty Ferry - winners of junior section of the David Findlay Memorial Rosebowl Competition 1990
Stirling Observer, 22.12.2006 - Jean Sim, Callander's Citizen of the Year - short article.
3.Daily Mail, 8.11.2012 - Article related to "The Piper and the Penguin".
Dundee Courier 3.8.2017 Article about Summer School 2017
Northern Dispatch 12.9.1961 Article about SCD in the North of England
Daily Express 8.11.2023 Article about Katherine Ramsay Duchess of Atholl
Helensburgh Advertiser 12.3.2015 Article about Schools Dao of Dance - Helensburgh and Lomond
Perthshire Advertiser 17.11.15 Article about the ASM 2015
Guardian 30.12.2000 Letter re Jimmy Shand Obituary
Evening News 7.2.77 Report on Jean Milligan's nomination for the London Victoria Sporting Club's Award for Valour

RSCDS Archive

Miscellaneous dance descriptions and correspondence