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Royal Scottish Country Dance Society Archive
A note outlining the background and history of the manuscript
Yosobel Stewart
A manuscript register of dances with instructions at Castle Menzies 1749: Menzies Rant, O'er the Water to Charly, The Mongomerie's Rant, Couteraller's Rant, You'r Welcome Charly Stuart, He'll Aye be welcome Back Again, Open the Door to Three, Cope's March, The Infare (or Will ye Marry kitty), The Might Pretty Valley (or Reel of Three), The Priest and his Books, Lady Mary Menzie's Reel, Thirtieth of Aprile, Miss Clemmy Stewart's Reel, The Blew Ribon.
Dr A Macfadyen
42 original Fiddle and Accordion compositions from various musicians. Published by Sidlaw music, Forfar.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
English Country Dances - Fallibroome Collection
English Country Dances (instructions and music) published by The English Folk Dance and Song Society (editor B J Bentley)
Book 1 17 dances from various sources 1713-c1800
Book 2 17 dances from "The Dancing Master" 1713-1728
Book 3 17 Dances from Johnson's Favourite Country Dances
Book 4 17 dances from various sources 1713-1799
Book 5 18 dances from various sources 1713-1790
Book 6 17 dances from various sources
English Folk Dance and Song Society
Minute book of Examinations Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Examination Committee Papers February-July 1980
List of pass and fails from various branches including: Aberdeen, Craiglockhart, Dunfirmline.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Dances submitted for the consideration of the Publications Committee
Traditional and modern dances.
John Ellis and his Highland Country Band
Lismor Recordings Record No LILP 5197 S1: The Gay Gordons, Regent's Favourite -R, Polka, Medley S+R, 4/4 Marches, Bothy Ballad, Pipe jig, strathspey + reel, Gaelic Waltz, Pipe hornpipes, Folk tune medley. S2. March, 3/4 + 9/8 pipe marches, The Fairy Dance - R, Ancient Scottish Air + marches, Boston two-step, Hornpipe, Gaelic Waltz, Highland Scotiishe, The Dundee Reel -J.
John Ellis and his Highland Country Band
Sounds Scottish Jim MacLeod and his Band
Sounds Scottish. Jim MacLeod and his Band. EMI Records Ltd. GLN 1022.
SIDE ONE: Dashing White Sergeant, Pittenweem Jo, Slow Air & Jig, Forty Shades of Green, Military Two Step: Alf's Two Step, Come To Fiona's Wedding, Scottish Waltz.
SIDE Two: Reel Selection, Dunblane, Accordion Duet, Pride of Erin Waltz, If My World Should End Tomorrow, Gay Gordons, Gay Gordons (Encore).
RSCDS Archivist
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
Elgin Branch correspondence various dates from 1950-1982. Includes Branch Accounts Ledgers and correspondence related to the Branch reconstitution in1950. Membership lists.
Elgin Branch
Folder: Reel of the Royal Scots
Correspondence re the Reel of the Royal Scots, music and descriptions of the dance
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Johannesberg, Cape Town
The Best in Scottish Dance Music
SRC Record no C 1004 S1: Maxwell's Rant, Mrs Alice Simpson's Silver Jubilee, Dunoon Barn Dance, Hamilton House, MacPhail Reels, Polka, Dke of Perth, Scottish Waltz, Scottish Reform. S2: Marching with Robin, Bagpipe medley, Highland Laddie, The Lea Rig, Hesitation Waltz, Isle of Skye, Ian Powrie's Farewell to Auchterarder, Set of Reels, Gay Gordons.
Jim Johnstone, Iain MacPhail, Andrew Rankine.
Series of Articles titled 'Country Dances' by Allie Anderson.
Printed in the Evening Standard, 1954-55. Alson includes an article from the 'Women of Worth' about Anderson.
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 18 issues 1976-1981
RSCDS Archivist
File relating to Publications and Research January 1980-December 1981
Includes agendas, draft minutes (including minutes of 29 November 1980 not incl in SCD/1/5/3-4), correspondence with comments on leaflet dances; Letters from individuals with suggestions for publcations / complaints/ comments on committee minutes; Corrections and comments for 'Won't You Join The Dance' and a lsit of ammendmenst made to it; correspondence with publishers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Music, descriptions and diagrams for Collichur, Hame Came Our Gudeman, The Highland Lass, The Bawk, A Mans A Man For A That, The Guidman of Balangigh, The Cadies Lady, Short and Sweet; correspondence concerning arrangement of music and publication
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Examination Committee Papers 1981
List of pass and fails from various branches Johannesberg, Cape Town,London, New Zealand Summer School, Glasggow, Moray House, Manchester, NW Ayshire and Ayr,Godmersham Reel Club,St Andrews College Edinburgh
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Music for Nine Traditional Dances
RSCDS 06 S1: Collichur 8x32J; Hame Came opur Guidman 8x32S; The Highland Lass 8x32R; Strip the Willow 8x40J (9/8) S2: A Man's a Man for A' That 8x32S; The Guidman of Balangigh 8x32J; The Cadie's Lady 8x32R; Short and Swet 8x40J
Bobby Crowe & his Scottish Dance Band
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 8
A collection of tradition Scottish fiddle music including a tutor and a brief history of each tune. The Introduction contains a biography of the Hardie family of Fiddle makers and brief biographies of Niel and Nathanial Gow, William Marshall, Simon Fraser, J Scott Skinner, and J M Henderson. There is additionally a section entitled "Forms in Traditional Music".
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Series of Articles titled 'Country Dances' by Allie Anderson.
Printed in the Evening Standard, 1954-55. Alson includes an article from the 'Women of Worth' about Anderson.
Folder: Leaflet Publications for 1981
Correspondence, descriptions, diagrams and music for Miss Catherine Allen, Earl of Mansfield, The McCulloch Strathspey, My Spouse Nancy. Includes copies and proofs for printer
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Examination Book July 1980-July 1981
List of pass and fails from various branches Doncaster, Jordanhill College, Castle Douglas, Craiglockhart College, Moray House College of Education, Cambridge,
The Melrose Collection of Scottish Dance Music Volume 1
Printed music for 38 tunes by various musicians compiled by J Clinkscale. Published by Stebelin Music, Melrose
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph of Tananger Scottish Country Dance Group demonstration team at an unnamed event
Music for Nine Scottish Country Dances
RSCDS 07 S1: Miss Gibson's Strathspey 8x32S; Tribute to the Borders 8x32J; Frae A' the Airts 4x32S 4x32R; The Earl of Mansfiel 4x32R; The McCulloch Strathspey 80S S2: Miss Allie Anderson 8x32J; Mis Catherine Allan 8x32S; My Spouse Nancy 8x32R; The Sauchie Haugh 8x32S
Andrew Rankine & his Scottish Band
Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch Records
Minutes of the Branch Committee; 1935-1952; 1952-1960; 1960-1968; 1968-1981.
Cash Book for the period 1935 -1950 (includes some membership details 19-35-45).
Correspondence from 1968-1992. RSCDS Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch 80th Anniversary Ball Friday 24th April 2015 A Short History of The Branch. RSCDS Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch Golden Jubilee Ball 1935-19895, 19th April 1985 Programme.
Hamilton and Clydesdale Branch
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 28
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Examination Committee Papers July 1980 - July 1981
List of pass and fails from various branches: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Nairobi
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Cambridge and District Branch records
Branch correspondence various dates from 1981-1990
Includes correspondence related to the formation related to the formation of the Branch.
Colour photo of Musicians Cambridge and District Day School.
Cambridge and District Branch
The Ron Gonella Collection of Fiddle Music Volume Three
A collection of Fiddle music by Ron Gonnella, Gow, Marshall, Macintosh, Lowe and otters published by Ron Gonnella, Crieff.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Macphail Collection of Scottish Country Dance Music Volume 1
Printed music for 42 Scottish Country Dance tunes, composed by Iain MacPhail. Arranged for Piano and Accordion by Iain Macphail and David Flockhart. published by Stebelin Music, Melrose.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Correspondence, descriptions and diagrams re 'The Maids of Currie', proofs of the Children's Book, correspondence and photograph re font cover
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Sundry assignments and agreements with Paterson's Publications Ltd
P.J. Edwards, 1995;
Kentucky Mountain Square Dancing (Running Set)
A collection of 20 running set dances with an introduction by Pat Napier. The introduction contains comments on the dance style, music . the step and calling. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982.
English Folk Dance and Song Society
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
A booklet of Scottish Country Dances by Pat Kent, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. 4 Reels, 2Jigs, 1 Hornpipe, 4 Strathspeys and a Medley with suggested music. The booklet is thematic and the dances related to Nova Scotia with explanatory notes. Published by Halifax-Dartmouth Branch RSCDS on the Anniversary of becoming the first branch in Atlantic Canada.
Archivist RSCDS
File relating to Publications and Research 7 January 1982-13 December 1982
IDraft agendas and minutes of meetings; correspondence re the choice of tunes for strathspeys; correspondence re diagrams in Won't You Join The Dance; correspondence re descriptions of Cadgers in the CannonGate; correspondence re copyright;
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Folder: examination results July 1981- January 1982
List of pass and fails from various branches, Edinburgh, New Zealand, Manchester, St Andrews, North West Ayreshire, Ayr.
A collection of 17 ECD dedicated to Maritime Heritage Year. Published by the EFDSS, London 1982
Jean Butler and Dave Brown
The Optimist and More Optimistic Dances
Two collections of ECD with music by Charles Bolton. Published by Charles Bolton, Harrow, 1982
Charles Bolton
Falkirk Branch correspondence various dates from 1950-1982. Correspondence File; Various dance programmes; Crieff Hydro Weekend Programmes; Extracts from the Minutes related to the formation of the Branch in 1932 (as East Stirlingshire Branch).
Archivist RSCDS
File relating to the publication of Five Scottish Country Dances for 1982
Proofs of Five Scottish Country Dances for 1982; hand written music for: Haig of Bemersyde, Joe MacDiarmids Jig, The Royal Wedding, St. Andrews Fair, Sunday Morning. Correspondence with printers re costs; correspondence re copyright; correspondence and proofs for book 6 reprint"
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
RSCDS Summer School 50th anniversary celebrations
Speech by Miss Walker, Warden of University Hall proposing a toast to Miss Milligan, programme and ticket for a Grand Charity Concert, July 1982
Music for Eleven Traditional Dances book 2
RSCDS 11 S1: La Tempete 4x48R; The Haymakers 4x48J; The Glasgow Highlander 8x32S; The Soldier's Joy 8x32R; The Bob O' Dowally 4x32S; The Princess Royal 4x28R S2: Grieg's Pipes 8x32S; Speed the Plough 8x32R; The Perth Medley 4x32R 4x32S; The Bumpkin 224J; Delvine Side 4x32S
Bobby Crowe & his Scottish Dance Band
Danses A Figures Du Repertoire Des Bals
The booklet contains descriptions and music for a selection of Pavanes, Bourees, Minuets and Contredancses. It includes a contredanse dedicatedto Miss Jean Milligan ((Miss Milligan's Rigaudon).
Jean-Sylvain Berthomieu
Kirkcaldy Branch Minute Book 1973-1982
Minutes of the Committee 1973-1982
Kirkcaldy Branch
File relating to Publications and Research 29 December 1982-11 October 1983
Includes agendas and papers for committee meetings, correspondence; draft minutes of meetings: letter from a member regarding the adoption of Compact Discs
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Generic correspondence, forms, reports, committee minutes and directives sent to branches concerning AGMs, examinations, membership subscriptions, publication orders. To Bo sorted
A 32 Bar Medley for 4 couples by Elizabeth Nelson for the Mary Rose Trust
Archivist RSCDS
A collection of 7 dances to mark the 5oth Anniversary of the establishment of Glasgow Branch RSCDS. The dances were selected from submissions to a competition for new dances. Music for each dance is included. Published by RSCDS Glasgow Branch
Alastair MacFadyen's Diary of a teaching tour to the Far East and Audtralia
A diary recording events and activities during a teaching tour of the Far East and Australia, June – September, 1983. Includes letters and photographs.
Alastair MacFadyen
1 Box: Correspondence -1983-1993. Photo of Chairman's Badge of Office., RSCDS Wirral Branch Newsletter August 1985, Black and White photo of RSCDS Wirral Branch with Wallasey Scottish Country Dance Group (Affiliated) and RSCDS Wirral Branch 10th Birthday Dance Programme which contains a brief history of the Branch.
Four Scottish Country Dances 1978 Reprint 1983
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)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Reel of the Royal Scots 8x32R
Pipes and Drums of the Royal Scots
Examination Committee Papers July 1982 - June 1983
Correspondence relating to organisation of exams. List of pass and fails from various branches: East Stirlingshire, New Zealand, Australia,Leeds, Cambridge, Inverness, Hereford, TAC, Summer School, London, Moray House, Doncaster,London, Holland, Newcastle,
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph taken at the Scottish Village Fair in Japan.
Photo Diary kept by William Hamilton of a teaching visit to Canadian Maritime Provinces, 1983. Mainly personal photos.
Bill Hamilton
Finance Committee papers and correspondence January 1980-December 1983
Correspondence; minutes of meetings
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Photograph of Alastair MacFadyen with copy of Dance with your Soul
Photographs of dancers performaing demonstration in front of Sydney Opera House
Music for Eight Scottish Country Dances
RSCDS 12 S1: The Diamond Jubilee 4x32J; Clutha 4x48R; Margaret Parker's Strathspey 8x32S; Polka Country Dance 8x32R S2: Autumn in Appin 4x32S; Scotland 8x32J; Sir Murdoch Macdonald's Strathspey 4x32S; Cromarties Rant 8x32R
Rob Gordon and his Band
Register of Recipients of the Society's Scroll of Honour
Contains the names of members and their branches who have been awarded a Scroll of Honour for services to the RSCDS
Halifax and Dartmouth Branch Records
Correspondence from 1976-1983-; Includes correspondence from affiliate status as Halifax-Dartmouth Scottish Country Dance Group, Halifax/Dartmouth Country Dance Group 1976-1977 Report, Constitution and Byelaws.
Archivist RSCDS
Four Scottish Country Dances 1978
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)
Correspondence Relating to the RSCDS Archive
Correspondence relating to: the formation of the Society Archive; donations; requests and historical queries
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Folder: examination results July 1982-June1983
Correspondence relating to organisation of exams for various regions, exam applications; exam question papers (duplicates), pass and fail lists. Doncaster, London, Holland, Newcastle, North America, Edinburgh, Larbert, New Zealand, Australia, Leeds, Cambridge, Inverness, Hereford, TAC, St Andrews
Photograph of Muriel Gibson examining the proofs of Dance with your Soul
Photo Diary kept by William Hamilton of a teaching visit to USA 1979.
Details cities visited: Newton, West Hartford New Haven(Ct), Westchester, New York City(NY), Philadelphia (PA), Washington DC, Williamsburg (VA), Cincinati Ohio, Dallas, Houston Texas, Atlanta Georgia, New Oeleans Lousiana. Photos, documents and letters.
Bill Hamilton
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
Music for Eight Scottish Country Dances
RSCDS 13 S1: Sunday Morning 4x32R; Joe McDiarmid's Jig 8x32J; The Royal Wedding 8x32S; The Ladies of Dingwall8x48R S2: St. Andrew's Fair 8x32J; Bonnie Kitty 8x40R; Hair of Bemersyde 4x32S; The Reel of the Royal Scots
The Ron Gonnella Quartet & Pipers and Drummers from The Royal Scots
A Book of Twenty-Three Scottish Country Dances devised by members of Sacramento Branch RSCDS, in memory of Jean Patrick. Included is a biography of Jean Patrick
Archivist RSCDS
General correspondence 1965-1983 , RSCDS Belfast Constitutionn & Rules.
Belfast Branch
Branch Committee Minutes 1979-1987
Dumfries Branch
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Windsor (Ontario) Branch
The Pocket Edition Scottish Country Dance Books XIX, XX and XXI
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Folder: Books 16, 18 & 27 Reprints
Proofs of reprints of books 16, 18, 27
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Agreements and Correspondence with Paterson's Publications
Agreements and Correspondence relating to the Society's business with Patersons Publications
Scottish Country Dance Society
The President and Honorary Vice Presidents
Papers and Correspondence relating to the positions
Folder: examination results July 1983-June1984
Correspondence relating to organisation of exams for various regions, exam applications; exam question papers (duplicates), pass and fail lists. Doncaster, London, Holland, Newcastle, North America, Edinburgh, Larbert, New Zealand, Australia, Leeds, Cambridge, Inverness, Hereford, TAC, St Andrews
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 27
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Music for Twelve Scottish Country Dances Book 3
RSCDS 16 Scottish Reform 8x32J; The Fairy Dance 8x32R; Blue Bonnets 8x32J; The Eight Men of Moiudart 8x32R; The Rock and the Wee Pickle Tow 8x32J; Foursome and Half Reel of Tulloch 32S 32R 64 Tulloch S2: St. Patrick's Day 8x32J; Dashing White Sergeant 6x32R; The Duke is Welcome to Inverness (or Lady Mackintosh;s Rant) 8x32S; Jenny Come Down to Jock 8x32J; Rachel Rae 8x24R; Foursome Reel 64S 64R
Bobby Crowe & his Scottish Dance Band
Los Angeles Branch Records Part 1
Branch correspondence; various dates 1965-1984
Includes a commemorative booklet for 30 anniversary 1996 written by Rosemary Abend . This is a review of the first 30 years history of the Branch and includes many photographs of notable events.
Los Angels Branch
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
San Diego Branch
File relating to Publications and Research 20 December 1983-16 December 1984
Includes agendas and papers for committee meetings, correspondence; draft minutes of meetings Queries re dances including Peggy's Love, Quick Step (tune)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Folder: Hon. Vice President Lord Hugh M. Douglas Hamilton
Papers and Correspondence
Generic correspondence, forms, reports, committee minutes and directives sent to branches concerning AGMs, examinations, membership subscriptions, publication orders. To Bo sorted
Photograph of Dorothy Leurs, Lauren Thomson and Marais Shepuna
Photo Diary kept by William Hamilton of his visit to Jakarata Highland Gathering 27th May 1984 and of a visit to Singapore. Photos of competing country dance teams at the Gathering. Singapore photos are mainly personal.
Bill Hamilton
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 16
The Scottish Country Dance Book - Book 18
The Second Martello Book of Dances
10 Modern country dances in traditional style, devised by members of Kingston Ontario Branch RSCDS. Editor WE Elder. Published by the Branch 1984
Archivist RSCDS
Eight Scottish Country Dances to mark the Thirtieth Anniversary of the Stone Scottish Country Dance Group
Archivist RSCDS
Folder: Honours Lists 1981-1984
Correspondence and nomination forms for 1983 and 1984 Scroll recipients; Correspondence regarding the establishment of the honours system which began with the suggestion to honour the services of Elizabeth M. West (1981)
Photograph of H.M .The Queen with Laurel Gray
The Pocket Edition Scottish Country Dance Book XXII and Book of Graded Scottish Country Dances
Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society