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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

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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

Contains dance descriptions and notes on her correspondence

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

Parlophone GEP 8659 published by E.M.I. Records Ltd. Jimmy Shand and his Band
S1. Happy Hours Polka; Sweetheart Waltz
s2. The Call of the Pipes; Robertson's Rant

Parlophone 45-R 4658
S1. 6-20 Twostep
S2. Para Handy

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

Published by the Physical Education Society of New Zealand (Inc), Dunedin, July,1958. This issue of the Journal contains an extensive report and analysis of the introduction of SCD into the Physical Education syllabus of Kokopu Primary School, Northland. The report describes the search for suitable dances and music; the progress made and the reaction of the pupils to the learning process. The report ends with a summary of the benefits , both physical and mental, of learning SCD.

Leaflet and programme, including French newspaper cutting reporting on the participation of the Clan Hay Dancers in the Festival de Nohant. A souvenir booklet for a "Grand Scottish Concert" held in the Usher Hall Edinburgh on 9th August, 1958 in in aid of the Delgatie Castle (Clan Hay Centre) restoration fund. The booklet contains shot histories of Delgatie castle and the Clan Hay.

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)

Printed music for the "Six-Twenty Two Steo" composed by Jimmy Shand and arranged for the Piano and Accordion by Ian MacLeish. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow. Instructions for the "White Heather Jig" devised by James B Cosh. With the musical adaptation ofthe Six-Twenty Two Step to suit the dance.

12 inch LP. Embassy Records. WLP 6008. Highland Fling! The Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion The Liverpool Scottish.
SIDE ONE: (SET) The Skye Boat Song, The Pibroch O' Donheil Blu, The Marquis of Huntley, The Piper of Drummond, Highland Laddie.(MARCHES): The March of the Cameron Men, Up in The Morning Early, The Steam Boat. (STRATHSPEY): The Standard on the Braes O'Mar. (REEL): Sandy Duff. SIDE TWO: (FOURSOME): Monymusk, Louden's Bonny Woods and Braes. (REELS): Reel O' Tulloch, Mrs Macleod of Raasay. (MARCHES): Lochanside, Magersfontein, The Glendaruel Highlanders, Scotland The Brave, Mhairi Ban Og, The Inverness Gathering.

Printed music for the tune compose by Jimmy Shand (Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow)

Taken in Vancouver 1965 a visit by Jean Milligan

Top Rank N0.JKP 3004 Andy Stewart Sings
S1. A Scottish Soldier, The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre
S2. Donald Where's Yer Troosers?

A selection of 36 tunes from the John Young MS (18th) compiled by Jack McConnachie and arranged byt Edith MAcpherson

Top Rank N0.JKP 3009 Andy Sings
S1. Come In, Come In, McGinty's Meal and Ale
S2. O Come With Me, Oh Kate!, Haste Ye Back

Jean Milligan talking to a group in Bedford, New Hampshire (More information required)

Unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH (more information required)

Printed music for 18 tunes (original and traditional0 arranged for the Accordion

Jimmy Shand Favoutites containing original compositions arranged for Piano and Accordion: Howard M Lockhart (Polka), Sid Chalmers (Jig). Tim Whelan’s Hornpipe, Lily of Ardmore (Hornpipe), Jim Barrie (March). Bobby Watson (March), Road to ‘Muchty (March). Guid Luck Go Wi’Ye

Parlophone No. GEP 8890
S1. Waverley
S2. The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh

Fontana Mo. TFE 17311
S1.Petronella, Off She Goes in the North
S2. La Russe, Macdonald of Sleat

Jean Milliganat an event in Bedford, New hamshire (More information required)

Dance instructions with music for: Duke of Perth, Hamilton House, Petronella, La Russe, Strip the Willow

Back row: nk, Richard Hyde, nk, nk,nk, Marianne Sullivan, Marie Devine, Mark Devine , nk, nk
Front Row: Nancy Lane, Allan Miller, Doris Rice, David Bailey, Susan Jamesky,nk, Tina Van Loan,

Back row: Bob Smith, nk, Al Smith, Beverly Duncan, nk
Middle row: Marilyn King, Julie Smith, nk, Jeanne Carmichael, nk, Doris Weller, Jean Tufts
Front row: Alasdair Duncan, Kay and Charlie Campbell, Bob Goodrich

More information required

Jean Tufts 3rd from right with a group of unknown dancers (possibly NYC Branch) in Bedford NH (More information required)

Unknown dancers at an event in Bedford NH (more information required)

A selection of 36 tunes from the John Young MS (18th) compiled by Jack McConnachie and arranged byt Edith MAcpherson (publisher Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing)

Parlophone GEP 8884 published by E.M.I. Records Ltd.
Jimmy Shand and his Band
S1. Jimmy's Fancy
S2. The Express

Jean Milligan leading a Grand March (More information required)

Back Row:Nick van Loan, Bobby Woodward, David Baily, Richard Hyde, Alan Miler, David Givens. FR: Susan Majesky, Nancy Lane, Sandy Bostwick, Doris Rice, Barbara Ton, Tina van Loan

Music for 16 tunes as played and recorded by Jim MacLeod. Published byScotia Music, Glasgow

A recording of a talk given by Jean Milligan to students attending the Society's Summer School in 1963. Digitally remastered from the original reel to reel recording

printed music for 159 Jigs, Reels and Strathspeys collected and arranged by Ernest Haywood and Earnest Newton. published by Keith Prowse Music, London

Disc Number: Release Records BRL 4024
Side 1: 1. Reels, 2. Jigs, 3. Scottish Waltz Medley, 4. Gay Gordons, 5. Reels, 6. Valeta Waltz, 7. Royal Scots Polka
Side 2: 1. Gay Gordons, 2. St. Bernard's Waltz, 3. Jigs, 4. Strathspeys, 5. Waltzes, 6. Reels

Disc Number: NPL 38012
Side 1: 1. Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, 2. The Duke of Atholl's Reel, 3. Schiehallion (Strathspey and Reel), 4. Scottish Waltz, 5.Diel Amang the Tailors
Side 2: 1. Circassian Circle, 2. Holyrood House, 3. Gay Gordons, 4. Macdonald of Sleat, 5. Duke of Perth