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Highland Dancing

Highland Dancing

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.

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19th Century Dance Programmes

19th Century Dance Programmes

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,

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The Dances of Scotland

The Dances of Scotland

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.

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New Zealand Journal of Physical Education No.15

New Zealand Journal of Physical Education No.15

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.

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Highland Fling! The Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion The Liverpool Scottish

Highland Fling! The Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion The Liverpool Scottish

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.

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Dance with Dermot O'Brien

Dance with Dermot O'Brien

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

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Society Information Leaflets

Society Information Leaflets

2 Information Leaflets issued 1945 and 1961. The leaflets give details of the Society Officials, the Executive Council, the Branches of the Society, and the Branch representatives to the Executive Council. SCD-6-12-001.pdf The 1961 issue details in addition ta list of books available for sale from the Society. I leaflet with details of the 1964 AGM SCD-6-12-2-001.pdf

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Friday Night Barn Dance

Friday Night Barn Dance

Disc Number: Waverley ZLP 2082 Ian Powrie and his Band
Side 1: 1. Gay Gordons, 2. Hesitation Waltz, 3. Johnny Has Gone for A Soldier, 4. Circassian Circle, 5. American Square Dance, 6. Sandy's Holiday.
Side 2: 1. Dashing White Serjeant, 2. Winster Gallop, 3. The Last Thing on my Mind, 4. Scottish Waltz, 5. Skip to My Loo, 6. Cumberland Square Dance, 7. Bonnie Maggie Tamson, Russian Ballet

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Grampian Television Interview with Jean Milligan

Grampian Television Interview with Jean Milligan

Part of a Grampian TV series made in the 1970s which traced the origins and development of Scottish Dance. Here Jean Milligan is interviewed by the programme presenter about the origins of the RSCDS. VHS tape quality was poor and this is reflected in the digitised extract. The original programme video recording was destroyed by Grampian TV.

The Tartan Track

The Tartan Track

A suite of three dances (Jig, Strathspey and Reel) with music. Tto commemorate the Commonwealth Games Scotland 1970. Music composed by Beryl Johnston and the dances devised by Anna Holden.

Beryl S Johnston (music); Anna Holden (Dances)

Music for Scottish Country Dancing. Chosen by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Music for Scottish Country Dancing. Chosen by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.

Music for Scottish Country Dancing. Chosen by The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. Full Length Dances in Strict Tempo.
Side One: Miss Dumbrecks Reel, The Braes of Mellinish Strathspey, The Holly Bush Jig, Kingussie Flower Reel. Side Two: The Bramble Bush Jig, The Three Bonny Maidens Strathspey, The Wild Geese Jig and The Sailor Hornpipe.

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The Thistle Magazine of the West Point Grey SCD Club B.C. Canada

The Thistle Magazine of the West Point Grey SCD Club B.C. Canada

A hand produced newsletter/journal published in February, May, October and December from 1961. The publication features: descriptions and comments about SCDs; Articles relating to Dance Masters, Books, Ballroom Guides and items of general interest to Dancers. Most issues contain a Question/Answer section; Letters to the Editor; Advertisements. Several contributions from Hugh Thurston and Hugh Foss
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Going to An Orkney Barndance

Going to An Orkney Barndance

Going to An Orkney Barndance by Hamnavoe Scottish Dance Band. Grampian Records, Wick. SGW5005.
SIDE 1: Going To The Barn Dance, Maggie Watsons Polka, The Pipers Cave, Black Mask Waltz, Shetland Two Step & Kirks Hornpipe.
SIDE 2: Bothy Ballads, The Maid I Adore, Scapa Flow Reel, John Spence, Boys of Blue Hill & Flett From Flotta

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Welcome to Scotland - Jim Macleod

Welcome to Scotland - Jim Macleod

Disc Number: Beltona SBE 182
Side 1: 1.Grand March and Highland Reel, 2. Welcome Home, 3. Alf's Two-Step, Jolly Beggar, 4. Jolly Beggar,

  1. A Tear Fell, 6. Waltz to the Pipes, 7Reels
    Side 2: 1. Home to Caledonia, 2. Scottish Waltzes, 3. Happy Birthday Baby, 4.Pipe Marches, 5. Whisky on a Sunday, 6. Gay Gordons, 7. Scotland Again

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The Strathspey King

The Strathspey King

Disc Number: 12T280 - J Scott Skinner Solo Violin
Side 1: 1.The President Air and Variations, 2. The Freebooter, 3. Allegory, 4. Bagpipe Marches, 5.Celebrated Hornpipes, Highland Reels
Side 2: 1.Medley No.2. 2. Highland Schottische No.2, 3. Triumph Country Dance, 4. Home Sweet Home, 5. The Cradle Song, 6. Glen Grant

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How Do You Do It

How Do You Do It

A video made in 1995 for the use of dancers, which demonstrates the RSCDS method of performing the following dances:
Haughs of Cromdale; The Jimp Waist; Green Grow the Rashes; Fiddle Faddle; The Gentle Shepherd; the 21st of September; Loch Leven Castle; Holyrood House; Miss Janet Laing's Strathspey; Mrs. Hamilton of Wishaw; Let's Meet Again; Mrs. Hill's De;ight; Land O' Cakes; The Charmer; Sir Murdoch MacDonald's Strathspey; Mrs. Stewart of Fasnacloich; The Glasgow Highlanders.

Don Bartlett and the Scotians "In Triumph"

Don Bartlett and the Scotians "In Triumph"

TAC001. SIDE ONE: Triumph, Lucky Scaup, The Girl I Left Behind Me, Miss Nancy Frowns, Taladh, Trip to Galway, Miss Nancy Girdwood of Tillicoutry, Sir Archibald Grant of Monemusk's Reel, Fiddler Play the Light Strathspey, George Walker, Lady Ann Hope, The Gentle Shepherd, George Kinloch of Kinloch, O Saw Ye My Wee Thing, Davy Nick Nack, Quickstep, Kirk's Hornpipe, SIDE 2: Teviot Brig, Emerald Green, Don William's Steeplechase, The Biolog, The Old Man Will Never Die, John Brown, Tune Your Fiddles, Miss Douglas, The Laird of Milton's Daughter, Royal Irish, Harrington's Hall, Denis, Don't Be Threatening, Glenburnie Rant, Pig Town, Silver Spear & Fill Up The Bowl.

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A Tribute to Niel Gow - Ron Gonella

A Tribute to Niel Gow - Ron Gonella

Disc Number: Lismor LILP 5085
Side 1: 1. The Atholl Volunteers, 2. Nathaliel Gow's Lament for the Death of his Brother, 3. Prince Charlie's Quickstep, 4. Cam' Ye By Atholl, 5. The Dunkeld Volunteers, 6. Lady Anne Hope's Favourite, 7. Miss Margaret Brown's Favourite
Side 2: 1. Niel Gow's Compliments Returned to Mr. Marshall, 2. The Earl of Dalhousie's Happy Return to Scotland, 3. Flora Macdonald's Lament, 4. Lady Mary Hay's Scotch Measure, 5, Caller Herring, 6. Lady Dorothea Stewart=Murray's Wedding, 7. Miss Lucy Johnston's Compliments to Niel Gow

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Broadswords

Broadswords

Disc Number: Scottish Records 33SR 153 Nancy Dickson (Piano) and Bill Clement (Pipes).
Side 1: 1. Bonnie Geordies Wig, 2. Kiss Under the Stairs, 3. Happy Returns, 4. Lady Charlotte Bruce.
Side 2 1. Argyll Broadswords, 2. Macdonald of Sleat, 3. Shepherd's Crook, 4. Bonnie Ann, 5. Rouken Glen, 6. Over The Dee And Over The Don, &. McNeil of Barra.

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Castle Menzies Manuscript

Castle Menzies Manuscript

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

English Country Dances - Fallibroome Collection

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

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Sounds Scottish Jim MacLeod and his 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).

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The Best of Scottish Dance Music

The Best of Scottish Dance Music

Disc Number: Clinkscale Stebelin C 1005
Side 1: 1. Highland Laddie, 2. The Blue Bonnets, 3. Set of Reels, 4. Waltz, 5. Dunoon Barn Dance, Scottish Ramble
Side 2: 1. A Trip to Bavaria, 2. Eva Three Step, 3. The Dundee Whaler, 4. Waltz Selection, 5, Two and Two, 6. Dance Band Polka, 7. The New Ashludie Rant, 8. Scottish Waltz Selection

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Balance and Swing

Balance and Swing

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

Canada On Tour

Canada On Tour

Ross Records No. WGR 046 Bobby Brown The Scottish Accent and the Cape Breton Symphony
Side 1: Canadian Medley; Strathspey and Reel Medley; Hornpipe Medley; Marches; Polka; Air, Strathspey and Reel Medley;
Side 2: Selection of Jigs; Marches; Strathspey and Reel Medley; Waltz Medley; Hornpipe Medley; A Scottish Fancy

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Argyll's Fancy - Ian MacPhail Band

Argyll's Fancy - Ian MacPhail Band

Disc Number: Lismor LILP 5141
Side 1: 1. Argyll's Fancy Jig 4x48, 2. Accordion Duet, 3. Shiftin' Bobbins Reel 4x32, 4. Hornpipes, 5. Elizabeth's Waltz ,6. Shepherd's Crook - Strathspey, 7. Flowers of Edinburgh Reel 8x32.
Side 2: 1. Dram O' Dalwhinnie Reel 4x32, 2. Pride of Erin Waltz, 3. Joan's Jig 4x32, 4. Slow Air, 5. Medley- Slow Air, March and Strathspey, 6. Tarry Awhile Jig 4x32, 7. Dashing White Serjeant

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The Scottish Country Dance, Festival Booklets Number 14, edited by F.H. Bisset.

The Scottish Country Dance, Festival Booklets Number 14, edited by F.H. Bisset.

An introduction to Scottish Country Dancing By Jean Milligan. This is the 1931 revision of the original (ca. 1925) and served as a first manual for the Scottish Country Dance Society. Published by Peterson Sons & Co Ltd (1931, 1926); A facsimile edition of the original was published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (1986)

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North of the Border

North of the Border

BS Productions No. BTS 1005: Jim Macleod and his Band with Bryan Smith
Side 1: Modern Waltz: Modern Waltz; Balmoral Blues; Balmoral Blues; Gay Gordons; Gay Gordons
Side 2: Lilac Waltz; Lilac Waltz; Saunter; Saunter; Mayfair Quickstep; Mayfair Quickstep

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Boston Hospitality

Boston Hospitality

Disc Number: Paddledoo Music no number
Side 1: 1. Huntington Fling, 2. Mill Mill 0 Set, 3. Laura's Slow Reel, 4. Mostly William Marshall, 5. Rumie Quadrille ,
Side 2: 1. Boston Hospitality Jig 32x5, 2. Stow Alert, 3.Mrs. Gillian McMullen of Cambridge Strathspey 32x4 , 4. Boston Scottish Fiddle Club Jig 32X8, 5. Pinewoods Reel 32x8, 6. Waltzes

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Scotland The Dances and Dance Bands

Scotland The Dances and Dance Bands

Lismore LILP 5163
Side 1: Ian Holmes and his Scottish Dance Band; Jim Johnstone and his Band; Fergie Macdonald and his Highland Band; Ian McPhail anf his Band; Jim Johnstone and his Band; Lex Keith and his Scottish Country Band; Fergie Macdonald and his Highland Band
Side 2: Calum Wilson and his Scottish Counrty Dance Band; Lothian Scottish Dance Band; Jim Johnstone and hid Band; John Ellis and his Highland Country Band; Glenaruel Scottish dance Band; Bobby Macleod and his Music; Colin Campbell and his Highland Band; John Ekkis and his Highland Ciuntry Band; Jim Johnstone and his Band

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