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Somerset (Mid) Branch Records

1 Box. Correspondence 1985-1994 and 2000 Branch Report and Envelope with Black and White photo of dancers approx 1950's. and photocopy of Article on "Celebrating Scott Skinner", "Fifteen Scottish Country Dances" by James B. Cosh booklet, and A Scottish Dance Holiday programme 27th May-1st June 2001, "The Auld Grey Cat" Dance instruction sheet, "The Kinclaven Pocket Book of Six Scottish Country Dances by Douglas Henderson (dance instructions) and newspaper cutting September 27th 1977 dance display at Bedford College of Higher Education.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

Cincinnati Branch Records

1 Box: Correspondence : 1976-1994, 2000 Branch Report, RSCDS Cincinnati Branch Constitution, Colour photo of Nora Kindness, honoured by a new dance for her work with the Branch, Life member of the RSCDS Cincinnati branch. Picture taken at Ballon , 14th March , 1992. History of the Scottish Dance Society of Cincinnati (September 1958-September 1978).

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

Jean Milligan Papers

  • GB GB 3410 RSCDS-JM
  • Collection
  • 1906 - 2000

This collection contains personal notebooks, correspondence, certificates and testimonials of Jean Milligan. There are also papers relating to her death, including obituaries and memorials. This material is complemented by papers collected by Alistair MacFadyen and Florence Adams including interviews with Jean Milligan's contemporaries at Jordanhill College.

RSCDS Archivist

Sutton Coalfield Branch Records

Sutton Coalfield Branch (established 1982) correspondence various dates from 1982
Includes:
correspondence relating to the Sutton Coalfield Scottish Country Dance Society (Branch progenitor): Constitution, Minutes, Balance sheet for 1981, Membership Card for 1981, programmes for Scottish Ball, 1981, Christmas and Summer Social Dances 1981,Extracts from AGM Minutes 1981.
Correspondence relating to the formation of the Branch.
Correspondence relating to records produced by the Branch
Very brief Branch History submitted by Carol Anderson 2015. Includes 2 unidentified photographs of branch dance a 1 photograph of a demonstration team with details.
RSCDS Sutton Coldfield Branch history and 3 black and white photos photocopies.

Copy of a programme for “A Scottish Ball” organised by Sutton Coalfield SCDS APRIL 13TH 1962

Sutton Coalfield Branch

Victoria Branch Records

1 Box: Correspondence:-1972 - 1994. RSCDS Victoria Branch Newsletter May 2012, RSCDS Victoria Branch Newsletter June 2012, 2000 Branch Report, RSCDS Victoria Branch Constitution, Newspaper article photocopy from 14th April 1973, RSCDS Victoria 50th Anniversary Annual Ball & Programme, Secretary's Report April 1974, RSCDS Victoria Branch Constitution, RSCDS Victoria Branch Newsletter 1973 and newspaper article "Country Dances of Scotland Alive and Well" from The Daily Colonist 29th October 1972.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

Chicago Branch Records

1Box: Correspondence : 1986-, RSCDS Chicago AGM Minues 14th June 1987, RSCDS Chicago Constitution, "The Blethers" RSCDS Chicago Newsletter February 1989, RSCDS Chicago Semi-Annual General Meeting 7th November 1993 Minutes, 2000 Branch Report, Black and White Photo of Chicago Branch Dancers "At Artfair, Chicago, 1986." Colour photo of dancers "Pipefest, Chicago Highland Games, July 1985, Downtown Chicago skyline, Colour photo of 4 ladies Octobet 1980 Hamilton (Ontario) Weekend.
"The Blethers" RSCDS Chicago Newsletter May 1987, September 1987, December 1987, February 1988, April 1988, August 1988, November 1988, May 1989, September 1989, October 1989, December 1989, March 1990, April/May 1990, September 1990, March 1991, August 1991, November 1991, February 1992, April 1992, August 1992, February 1993, April 1993, August 1993, December 1993, March 1994, August 1994,October 1994, May 1995.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

Delft Branch Records

1 Box: Correspondence : 1973-, "Scottish Country Dancing Euronews" Published for the St. Andrew's Society of Delft" No. 13, December 1973, "Scottish Dancing in The Hague!" August 1978 (translation of newspaper article from De Posthoorn , The Hague Edition, Correspondence related to Branch formation, St. Andrew's Society of Delft (As of 12th May, 1979, RSCDS Delft Branch) Report for the Year 1978/1979, "The Thistle and The Tulip" Bulletin of the Scottish Societies in the Netherlands, June 1980, RSCDS Delft Branch Constitution, RSCDS Delft Branch License Agreement, RSCDS Delft Branch Accounts 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, Secretary's Report 1997/1998, Secretary's Report as per 31/5/1999, RSCDS Delft Branch Report 31st May 2000, RSCDS Delft Branch Report 31st May 2001,Secretary's Report as per 31/5/2000, 2000 Branch Report.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

Bedfordshire Branch Records

Branch Correspondence: 1972-.1994. 2000 Branch Report.
4 Black and White Photos undated. 1 Group photo & 3 copies of same photo. 2 Colour photos of RSCDS Bedfordshire branch display stand. 1 Colour photo of Dance instructor on stage and children dancing.
RSCDS Bedfordshire Constitution.
Newsletters No. 16. 1981, No. 22. June 1982, No 25. December 1982, No. 26. February 1983, No. 27. March 1983, No 28. June 1983, No. 30. October 1983, No 37. December 1984, No. 39. April 1985, No. 41. September 1985, No, 42, November 1985.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

Reel Scottish Dancing

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)

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

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

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

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

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

A Highland Fling

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)

Liverpool Branch Records

General correspondence 1951-1997. Includes correspondence relating to the formation of the branch. A programme for the Diamond Jubilee Ball and a CD of photographs 2011. "Fifty Years of Dancing" a brief history of the branch 1951-2001. memory stick containing recording s for the Society's Oral History Project. Liverpool Branch Constitution and Rules.

Liverpol Branch

Toronto Branch Records

2 Boxes. 1st Box is: 1957-1994 includes: Correspondence: 1957-1993 . "Scottish Country Dances A Centennial Collection" booklet, Accounts 1987/1988, Photocopy of Newspaper article the Toronto Star 25th January 1988 "Burns and rich culture of Scotland offer something special to all of us, Life Members List 1980/1981, 1978 Scottish World Festival Tattoo programme and photocopy of newspaper article and Constitution.

2nd Box: 1994-1997. Correspondence: RSCDS Toronto Constitution, Extract from Toronto Branch Newsletter April 1997, Secretary's Report - 39th Annual General Meeting Saturday 26th April 1997,Dancing in The Park May 27th-24th June 1997 Programme, RSCDS Toronton Branch Licence Agreement, RSCDS Toronto Branch Report 31st May 1996, RSCDS Toronto Branch Accounts 31st March 1995 and Auditors Report 1995.

Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archivist

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