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A Ms in the form of an aide-memoire fro the period 1710-30. Contains abbreviated instruction for 12 country dances .

A collection of Strathspey Reels for the Violoncello or Harpsichord dedicated to the Duchess of Athole

By Robert Mackintosh (compiled and composed by). Published by the author.

The front and back covers of the Assembly ticket and programme

12 complete sets of Quadrilles for the Piano, published by Charles Sheard and co., London, 1887

A 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.

3 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,

Music 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

Donated 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

Printed music and words for "The Peat-Fire Flame" arranged for vpice and piano by M Kennedy-Fraser, published by Boosey and Hawkes, London.

Notes regarding Scottish Country Dances, Border Dances, the origins of Highland Dancing. Biographical notes.. Miscellaneous papers related to dancing in the Borders

Guidance 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.

Unnamed group of dancers who were members of Mrs. Macnab's demonstration group.

Photograph of Duncan McMillan, a musician mentioned in the Christina McKellar Diaries (SCD-8-1-825)

printed music for 14 songs by A A Milne. Music by H Fraser-Simpson. Published by Methuen and Co. Ltd.., London

Detail of a talk given to Edinburgh Soroptimists Outlines the history and style of the dance.

Details of an Exhibition of Highland Dancing organised by Ion Jamieson and given at The Edinburgh Acadamy

First part of the book: Signed minutes. Topics discussed include copyright and publicity opportunities.

three Solo Dances written by John Reid of Newtyle: Jacky Tar Hornpipe; Flowers of Edinburgh; Irish Jig. A description of the Hornpipe steps is included.

Volume III of the New Scottish Orpheus containing 91 songs with pianoforte accompaniment

Signed minutes.

2 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.

Second part of the book: details of examinations held between 7-8-37 and 14-8-48

A 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).

Reports about Bals and Dances from the "Border Advertiser" 18-59-1946

Details of advertisements for Dance Classes which appeared in the "Border Advertiser" 1858-1921

Printed music and wordsfor29 ballads with sol-fa, piano and Accordion accompaniments.. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.

Reports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser

The 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.

Printed music for 14 country dance tunes arranged for the Accordion. Published by James Kerr, Glasgow

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

Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish County Dance Society