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Beltona Record No BL2618 Jim Cameron's Scottish Dance Band
S1. Come Ashore Jolly Tar. Tunes: Jackie Tar, The Wheelbarrow
S2. Circassian Circle. Tunes: Circassian Circle, Victoria Hornpipe, Babes in the Wood

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Minute Book Kilmarnock and District Branch Committee 1953-1995

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1953

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Contains a note that the Branch name was changed from "North Ayrshire" to "Kilmarnock and District" 23/11/50

Kilmarnock and District Branch

Minute Book Kilmarnock and District Branch Committee 1953-

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1953

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Kirmarnock and District Branch

Corn Rigs; The Scots Bonnet

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1953

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Beltona Record No BL2622

Jim Cameron's Scottish Dance Band

The Bluebell Polka

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1953

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Printed music for the "Bluebell Polka" composed by F. Stanley and arranged by Marion McClurg. Published by Essex Music Ltd.., London

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Robin Orr- Bessie Bell and Mary Gray- Mixed Voices

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1953

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published by Hinrichsen Edition Ltd

Teviot Brig Jig; Queen's Welcome Reel

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1953

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Parlophone Record No F.3471

Adam Rennie & his S.C.D. Quartet

Cadgers in the Canongate; The Reel of Glamis

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1953

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Parlophone Record No F.3473

Adam Rennie & his S.C.D. Quartet

Fight about the Fireside; Perth Medley

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1953

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Beltona Record No BL2619 Jim Cameron's Scottish Dance Band
S1. Perth Medley. Tunes: Callum Beg, Highland Whiskey, The Fairy Dance, Duncan Davidson
S2. Fight About the Fireside. Tunes: Glenburnie Rant, The Old Grey Cat

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Minute book of Examinations Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

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7 February 1953 - 20 September 1980

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Signed minutes.

The Pocket Book of Forty Popular Scottish Country (Contra) Dances

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1953

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Alasdair Murray. Published yy William Maclellan

The Allan Trophy Competition

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1953

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Programme for the Allan Trophy Competition, March 1953. Lists the participating teams. One programme is annotated with the adjudicator’s notes and results.

Article: 'Some Hebridean Folk Dances' J F & T M Flett

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1953/4

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From the Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society, Volume 7 Part 2, 1953

Series of Articles titled 'Country Dances' by Allie Anderson.

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1954-1955 and 1981

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Printed in the Evening Standard, 1954-55. Alson includes an article from the 'Women of Worth' about Anderson.

Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

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9 January 1954 - 15 November 1986

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Signed minutes.

Publicity photographs of the International performing at the Festival International du Folklore, Nice

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1954

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Scotland's Dances

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1954

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By H A Thurston. Published by G Bell & Sons Ltd. History and general analysis of Scottish dancing

Series of Articles titled 'Country Dances' by Allie Anderson.

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1954-1955 and 1981

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Printed in the Evening Standard, 1954-55. Alson includes an article from the 'Women of Worth' about Anderson.

Scotland's Dances

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1954

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By H A Thurston. Published by G Bell & Sons Ltd.
History and general analysis of Scottish dancing

Photograph of Jean Milligan and her sisters Margaret (l) and Gertrude (r) in their garden at Biggar

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c. 1954

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Photographs of the International Team performing at the International Folklore Festival 1954 at Pescara, Italy

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1954

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S1.The Queen Mary Waltz S2. Gay Gordons

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14/3/23

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Parlophone No. MIP.300 Scottish Country Dances in Strict Tempo Jimmy Shand and his Band
S1. Queen Mary Waltz (Felix Burns)
S2. Gay Gordons Tunes: Hills of Perth, Jim Blaine, Miss Wilma McKay's Wedding March

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Stone Scottish Dancing Group

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1954

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Photocopies of Newspaper cuttings relating to the activities of the group in the 1950s. Correspondence from Jean Milligan to Mr. J. M. Mosley

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

The Rafford Reel

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1954

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A 40 bar Jig by J A Fraser with music by Robert Gourlay

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Scottish Country Dance Book of Four Set Dances

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c.1955

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Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Photograph of a group dancing outside

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c. 1955

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Photograph of a large group taken outside

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c.1955

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Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of Members of the Scottish Country Dance Society

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26 November 1955 - 2 November 1991

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Signed minutes.

Article: 'Origin of the Strathsey Minuet' by J F & T M Flett

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1955

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Article: 'Origin of the Strathsey Minuet' by J F & T M Flett

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1955

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Article: copy of letter sent by Muriel Hadden to Reel magazine re the Reel of the 51st Divbision January 1955

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1955

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Scottish Country Dances

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1955

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Decca LW 5075 S1: Lamb Skinnet; Duke of Perth S2: Blaze Away; Maggie and Jock; Oslo Waltz; Household Brigade.

Angus Fitchet's Scots Dance Band

Photograph of a group dancing a Foursome reel, outside

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1955

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Photograph of the International team in South Africa Dancing The Glasgow Highlanders at Camps Bay

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1955

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Article: 'The Structure of Dances'

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1955

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From 'The Reel No.22 January 1955

Ons eie Volkspele

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1955

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By S Henri Pellissier. Published by South African Folk Dance & Song Society Collection of African folk dances

Japanese folk dance

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1955

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Yoshio Nakayama, third reprint. Published by Tsurushobe Publisher

Instructions for Japanese folk dances from different areas of Japan.

Article: 'The Structure of Dances'

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1955

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

From 'The Reel No.22 January 1955

Photograph of participants dancing in the Men's Highland Class, at Summer School

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1955

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Photograph of a group

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1955

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Japanese folk dance

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1955

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By Yoshio Nakayama, third reprint. Published by Tsurushobe Publisher Instructions for Japanese folk dances from different areas of Japan.

Photograph of the International getting off a plane on their arrival in South Africa

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1955

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Photograph of the International team dancing in South Africa

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1955

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Article: copy of letter sent by Muriel Hadden to Reel magazine re the Reel of the 51st Divbision January 1955

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1955

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Article: 'Scotland's Dances'- review of Hugh Thurston's book

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1955

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Published in The Reel No. 22, January 1955

Minute Book

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1955

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Branch Committee Minutes 1955-1966

Dumfries Branch

Ons eie Volkspele

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1955

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By S Henri Pellissier. Published by South African Folk Dance & Song Society
Collection of African folk dances

Article: 'Scotland's Dances'- review of Hugh Thurston's book

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1955

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published in The Reel No. 22, January 1955

Miss Milligan Talk - Summer School 1955; Talk to Summer School Teacher's Class

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1955

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Recording of: 1. Jean Milligan talking to Summer School 1955.

Talk to Teacher's Class 1955

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Photograph of a demonstration at the Younger Hall

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c.1956

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Photograph of Jean Milligan with members of the International Team in Bavaria

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1956

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Three Traditional Scottish Dances - 4th Set

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1956

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Scottish Dances

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1956

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Wing WL 1041 S1: Primrose Polka; Mair's Wedding; Road to the Isles 4x32S; Military Two Step; Waltz Country Dance. S2: Lamb Skinnet; The Gay Gordons; Highland Schottische; Reel of the 51st Division 8x32R; Jigtime Polka. Jimmy Blair and Band

The Scottish Medley

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1956

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Printed music for 21 tunes arranged for piano with piano-accordion parts included. Gem Series No. 100 published by Banks music House, Leeds

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Photograph of the Men's Highland class

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1956

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Photograph of Men's Highland class 'Do it like this' - teaching point

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1956

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Photograph of the demonstration team performing at Younger Hall.

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1956

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English Folk Dancing for Schools and Junior Youth Clubs

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1956

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A book of advice for Teachers and Leaders with instructions and Tunes for Twelve Dances. Published by THe EFDSS, London 1956

Sibyl Clark

Paper 'Dramatic Jigs in Scotland' by J F &T M Flett

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1956

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Read before a meeting of the English Folk Dance and Song Society 18 January 1956 and reproduced in the the Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society

Series of articles titled: 'Some Notes on Dancing in Orkney' by Dr Tom Flett

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1956

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Published in the Orkney Herald, August - October 1956

Series of articles titled: 'Some Notes on Dancing in Orkney' by Dr Tom Flett

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1956

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Published in the Orkney Herald, August - October 1956

200th Anniversary of Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York. 1756-1956

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1956

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200th Anniversary of Saint Andrew's Society of the State of New York. 1756-1956

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1956

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Photograph of Jean Milligan with members of the International Team in Bavaria

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1956

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Paper 'Dramatic Jigs in Scotland' by J F &T M Flett

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1956

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Read before a meeting of the English Folk Dance and Song Society 18 January 1956 and reproduced in the the Journal of the English Folk Dance and Song Society

Examination Book: 3 April 1957 - 30 June 1964

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1957

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Details Teacher Candidate Examinations: Dates; Venues; Examiners; Candidate Lists; Results

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Four Scottish Dances

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1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Malcolm Arnold. Published by Paterson's Publications Ltd

Dance with Jimmy Shand

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1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Parlophone GEP 8641 EP published by EMI Records Ltd. Hayes.
S1: Ca' the Yowes tae the Knowes
S2: Eightsome Reel

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Photograph Album Perth Dance Groups 1950s

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1954

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photographs of Inchside Dance Group's visit to International Folk Festival, Paris, 1954 and of the St Johnstoun Dance Group's visit to Monte Carlo and Nice, 1957

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Single Play Ian Powrie

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1957

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Parlophone No. 45-R 4386 S1: Bothy Ballads for the Gay Gordons, S2:The Letham Ladies

Ian Powrie Band

The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 19

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1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Music arranged by Herbert Wiseman. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Copy of a letter from the Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing regarding The Argyll and Lochaber Broadsword Dances

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c.1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Sent to the R.S.C.D.S. by Bill Clement

Paper: 'Social Dancing in Scotland, 1700-1914' by J. F. and T. M. Flett;

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1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published in Social Studies Volume 1, 1957 Edited by J Wreford Watson

Scottish Gramaphone Records

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1957

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A catalogue of Recordings by Scottish Artists published by E.M.I. (labels HMV, Columbia and Parlophone)

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Scotland Dances

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The tradition of Highland dancing and Scottish Country Dancing, reflecting some of its world-wide popularity.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Paper: 'Social Dancing in Scotland, 1700-1914' by J. F. and T. M. Flett;

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1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Published in Social Studies Volume 1, 1957 Edited by J Wreford Watson

S1.Aikey Brae (Bothy Ballad) S2. Neeps Tae Pluck (Bothy Ballad)

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1957

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Parlophone No. R. 4352 George Elrick with Annie Scott Shand and her Band
S1. Aiky Brae (Bothy Ballad)
S2. Neeps Tae Pluck (Bothy Ballad)

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National Character Dances

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1957

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By Muriel Webster (dances) Dorothy Hume (music). Published by The Central Council of Physical Recreation

Four Scottish Dances

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1957

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

By Malcolm Arnold. Published by Paterson's Publications Ltd

Kirkcaldy Branch Minute Book 1957-1966

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1957

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Minutes of the Branch Committee 1957-1966

National Character Dances

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1957

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By Muriel Webster (dances) Dorothy Hume (music). Published by The Central Council of Physical Recreation

The Glenfeshie Book of Scottish Country Dances

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c.1958

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By L. Davison. Published by Fulwell Community SCD Group

A Complete Scottish Dance Programme

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1958

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

Fontana TFL 5097 S1; Jigtime Meledy, Jacobite waltz, Primrose Polka, Mari's Wedding, The Road to the Isles 4x32S, Military Two Step S2: Waltz Country dance, Lamb Skinnet, Gay Gordons, Highland Schottische, Reel of the 51st Division, Jigtime Polka

Jimmy Blair SCD Band

Angus Fitchet Scottish Dance Collection

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1958

Part of Records of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society

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

Scottish Country Dances No.2