A Ms in the form of an aide-memoire fro the period 1710-30. Contains abbreviated instruction for 12 country dances .
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyA collection of Strathspey Reels for the Violoncello or Harpsichord dedicated to the Duchess of Athole
Niel GowMusic and instructions for 14 dances:Miss Ponsonby's Reel, Miss McDonald's Reel,Jackson's Bottle of Claret, Go to the Devil and Shake Yourself, The Lug of the Spade, Miss Rainey's Reel, Lady McIntosh's Reel,The Silver Mine's Miss Brown's Reel, Miss Stewart's Reel, The Edinvurgh Volunteers, Miss Duval's Reel, The Birks of Abergeldie, Lady Emily Fitsgerald's Reel.
B Cooke (publisher - Dublin)By Robert Mackintosh (compiled and composed by). Published by the author.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietySheet music (from Neil Gow's Collection) and Dance Instruction sheet (from "The Ballroom, or the Juvenile Pupil's Assistant," 1827.
RSCDS ArchivistPaperback book. 206 pages. Published by Kessinger Publishing. Originally published by Longman, Rees, Orme, Brown, Green & Longman and Whittaker, Sheffield.1836
RSCDS ArchiveThe front and back covers of the Assembly ticket and programme
The photographs and press cutting are of members of the Conejo Valley who participated in the Conejo Valley Arts Council Anniversary event 2/6/85. Included is the Conejo Valley Arts Council Anniversary Programme.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society12 complete sets of Quadrilles for the Piano, published by Charles Sheard and co., London, 1887
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyA page extracted from "The Navy and Army Illustrated" of 1896. The text describes the origin and form of "The Reel of Four", Reel of Tulloch" and "The Gillie Callum". Three accompanying illustrations show the dances being performed my members of a Highland regiment.
Not known3 dance programmes for dances held in the West Carse Hall, Glencarse (Perth). Annual Tea and Dance dated 31/12/1894: Grand Annual Tea and Dance dated 20/11/1896; Annual Supper and Dance dated 28/10/1898. Each programme includes an engagements page. The letter from Chris Saunders (Glasgow Branch Chairman) give some provenance for the programmes,
Archivist RSCDSMusic forall figures of Students Lancers arranged by J. Barrie Panton and published by Joseph Williams Ltd, London
Fig.1: Here's to the Maiden; The Rollicking Irishman. Fig.2: Casmptown Races; Polly Wolly Doodle;; Jingle Bells. Fig.3: The Gambolier; We Won't Go Home till Morning; Billy Magee Magar. Fig.4: Upidee; A tavern in the Town; Marching Through Gorgia. Fig.5: See the Conquering Hero Comes; Solomon Levi; Come Landlord Fill the Flowing Bowl; John Peel; Old Folks at Home; Massa'a in the Cold Cold Ground; My Nut Brown Maiden; Riding Down to Bangor.
A book which aims to give a constructive treatment of dance with particular respect to its relationship to health, vigour and beauty. With 61 photographs and illustrations. By Luther H Gulick, published by Doubleday, Page and Company, New York 1911
RSCDSDonated to the society by
Regal G 6624 (Columbia Gramophone Co. Ltd)
J Scott Skinner Violin Solo
S1 Medley No. 2: The Bonnie Lass O' Bon Accord; Marquis of Huntly's Farewell; The £10 Fiddle
S2 Bagpipe Marches: Athole Highlander's Farewell to Loch Katrine; Cameron Highlanders; Inverness Gathering
Printed music for "The Sailor's Hornpipe (College Hornpipe)" arranged for Piano by C. Neil and published by W Paxton and Co. Tld., London
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyPrinted music and words for "The Peat-Fire Flame" arranged for vpice and piano by M Kennedy-Fraser, published by Boosey and Hawkes, London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyBooklets and Leaflets giving instructions for Scottish Country Dances. Some have music notation included. The booklets are in the main produced by Branches and Groups or individuals and have been privately published.
Archivist RSCDSThis series contains publications and printed materials including books, leaflets, booklets, sheet music, journals, magazines, newsclippings and other items collected by the RSCDS and its members
The Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyGlasgow Music Festival Programme. 1924. Photocopy.4 pages.
RSCDS ArchiveNotes regarding Scottish Country Dances, Border Dances, the origins of Highland Dancing. Biographical notes.. Miscellaneous papers related to dancing in the Borders
Ion C B JamiesonGuidance for the execution of Steps and: Sword Dance, Reel, Seann Truibhas , approved at a conference held in Edinburgh 1925. A list of participants is included.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyUnnamed group of dancers who were members of Mrs. Macnab's demonstration group.
Vancouver Branch RSCDSPhotograph of Duncan McMillan, a musician mentioned in the Christina McKellar Diaries (SCD-8-1-825)
RSCDSprinted music for 14 songs by A A Milne. Music by H Fraser-Simpson. Published by Methuen and Co. Ltd.., London
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyDetail of a talk given to Edinburgh Soroptimists Outlines the history and style of the dance.
Ion C B JamiesonNotes for an article "Ghosts of Ellwyn Glen" published in "The Scotsman" newspaper 2nd may 1934. Photographs taken by Ion Jamieson of the three towers in Ellwyn Glen. Booklet "Ellwyndale and its Three Towers" by John Freer, FSA Scot. (n.d.)
Ion C B JamiesonNotes regarding the origins of Highland Dancing. Programme for an exhibition of Highland Dancing
Ion C B JamiesonDetails of an Exhibition of Highland Dancing organised by Ion Jamieson and given at The Edinburgh Acadamy
Ion C B JamiesonNotes regarding the origins of Highland Dancing. Programme for an exhibition of Highland Dancing
Extracts from The Ayr Advertiser between 1925-1933 advertising classes
Extracts from The Ayr Advertiser between 1925-1933 advertising classes
First part of the book: Signed minutes. Topics discussed include copyright and publicity opportunities.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Societythree Solo Dances written by John Reid of Newtyle: Jacky Tar Hornpipe; Flowers of Edinburgh; Irish Jig. A description of the Hornpipe steps is included.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietySecretary's Notes re Meetings; Candidate Lists with results; Exam venues
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyDetails of Examinations held and results
Volume III of the New Scottish Orpheus containing 91 songs with pianoforte accompaniment
J Michael DiackMinutes of the Committee 1929-1937
Kirkcaldy BranchSigned minutes.
Details of the test requirements for the Society's Teaching Certificate
Sheet music and dance instruction leaflet.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society2 photographs of Muriel Gibson taken during her Army service. One formal photograph in the uniform of a Captain and the other an informal snapshot when she was a Major.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyHMV no. B.8687 Folk Dance Band conducted by Ronnie Munro
S1.Newcastle (arr. Cecil Sharp)
S2. The Old Mole (arr. Cecil Sharp)
HMV No. B.10044 Square Dance Band directed by Douglas Kennedy
S1.Waltz Country Dance Tunes: Young Jane, Benny Tyneside
S2. Morpeth Rant and Soldiers Joy Traditional Tunes
Second part of the book: details of examinations held between 7-8-37 and 14-8-48
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyHMV Record No B.9752
The Scottish Country Dance Players Conducted by John RobertsonA collection of Island and Highland tunes set to English (or Anglo-English) words and arranged by Hugh S Roberton` (published by Curwen and Sons, London).
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietySelection of reports about Balls and Dances including Military Dance events, from "The Border Advertiser. Advertisements for Dancing Classes which appeared in "The Border Advertiser". Listing of Bands and Musicians playing in the Borders.
Ion C B JamiesonReports about Bals and Dances from the "Border Advertiser" 18-59-1946
Ion C B JamiesonDetails of advertisements for Dance Classes which appeared in the "Border Advertiser" 1858-1921
Ion C B JamiesonPrinted music and wordsfor29 ballads with sol-fa, piano and Accordion accompaniments.. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyDances of Scotland by Jean C. Milligan and D.G. MacLennan. (Handbooks of European National Dances). Published 1950.
RSCDS ArchiveReports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser
Ion C B JamiesonAn article (by Jimmie Hill) extracted from the Scottish Country Dancer (Autumn 2017) describing the involvement of a team of Edinburgh school children in the Jubilee event. Included are copies of correspondence with Edinburgh City Council, copies of photographs taken during the journey and at the event in Paris and a reproduction of an Edinburgh Evening News report on the event.
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyThe book covers some history of dance in Scotland; steps, formations nd technique; descriptions of Foursome Reel and three Country dances (with printed music). The text is illustrated with 4 colour plates. Written by Jean C Milligan and D G Maclennan and published by the Royal Academy of Dancing and the Ling Physical Education Association. Max Parrish and Co, London. Part of the series The National Dances of Europe" edited by Violet Alford.
Archivist RSCDSContains the Minutes of the Kirkcaldy Centre (Fife Branch) 1930-1937 and of the Kirkcaldy Branch 1937-1950
Kirkcaldy BranchExtract from "Scottish Country Dancer" Autumn 2017
4 page programme. Printed by McLagan & Cumming Ltd, Edinburgh.
ArchivistIncludes the petition for charter of incorporation submitted by the Society 1950; correspondence with solicitors regarding procedure for obtaining a grant of royal Charter, letters sent to the Secretary of State for Scotland; letters confirming the granting of Royal Charter and replies
A reel with music in three figures devised by David Robertson for the coming of age of Lord Stormont 7/7/51
RSCDS ArchivistReport of reviews in Dutch newspapers during the International Team's visit to Holland in July 1951
- Signed minutes. This volume also contains minutes of the Management Committee (1942-1952). After 1952 these records relate to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes of the Inaugural Meeting and AGM and Committee Meetings for the period 14th May, 1952 to 17th November, 1963
Morningside Scottish Country Dance Clubcorrespondence with solicitors office regarding to application for Royal Patronage from HRH Queen Elizabeth, granted 14 November 1952
Printed music for 14 country dance tunes arranged for the Accordion. Published by James Kerr, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyCorrespondence regarding the origin and authenticity of the dance, including letter from Ion Jamieson. Also refers to the Lovers Knot, The Nut and The Rifleman
Parlophone Record No F.3485
UntitledPrinted music for the "Bluebell Polka" composed by F. Stanley and arranged by Marion McClurg. Published by Essex Music Ltd.., London
Royal Scottish Country Dance SocietyProgramme for the Allan Trophy Competition, March 1953. Lists the participating teams. One programme is annotated with the adjudicator’s notes and results.
Correspondence between Tom Flett, Muriel Hadden and Isabel Cramb regarding interpretation
Correspondence from Elizabeth Davidson regarding the dance
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish County Dance Society