- GB GB 3410 RSCDS-8-1-900
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- 1980
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
A collection of ECD with music by Colin Hume. Published by Colin Hume, London 1980.
Colin Hume
Edinburgh Branch Research Committee Questionnaire
An explanatory booklet related to: "An Investigation into the Origin and History of Scottish Country Dances" - a research project initiated by Edinburgh Branch RSCDS
Edinburgh Branch
The Garry Strathspey, The Jigtime Polka and The Old Barn Jig
A 32 bar strathspey for 4 couples in a longways set by James B Cosh., Music by George Keenan and Jimmy Blair. Published by Mozart Allan. Dance instructions and recommended music.
James Cosh (Dance); George Keenan and Jimmy Blair (Music)
By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan
Five Favorite Country Dances for 1822
By Nathanial Gow Descriptions of: Kenilworth; The Pirate; Blue Bonnets over the Border; Kenmure's on & Awa; Fight about the Fireside
Nathanial Gow
A 40 bar Reel for 4 couples devised by Miss D Robertson for the Glasgow Battalion of the Boys' Brigade for the Boys' Brigade Fanfare of 1954. Original music composed by D. J. Fyfe. Published by James S Kerr, Glasgow.
Miss D Robertso (Dance); Mr. D J Fyfe (Music)
A 32 bar strathspey for 3 couples in a 4 couple set. Devised by Alan Macpherson in 2017 to recognise the contribution of Anna Marshall to the running of the Falkirk Branch Weekend over a period of 25 years. First performed at the 25th anniversary weekend at Crieff Hydro on 19th January 2018. Original tune by Gordon Shand.
Falkirk Branch RSCDS
Scottish Dance Archives Leaflets
Scottish Country Dances by various devisors published by Scottish Dance Archives Formby, Liverpool. (Editors R Clowes and R A Donald) 198 leaflet dances designated by: tempo, type, set size and grading with index. Discussion sheets on SCD topics. Highland steps description.
Editors Scottish Dance Archives
Issue 17 July- August 2006. Alan Mair on his visit to New Zealand, as RSCDS Chairman.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Article by Alan Macpherson (originally published in "Dance On" magazine) and a short biography of Margaret Mary Dow founder member and teacher in Dundee Branch. Includes a description of Miss Dow’s Strathspey.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Perthshire Advertiser 17 Nov 2015 Report on RSCDS AGM
A report on the RSCDS 2015 AGM held in Perth. Mainly photographs taken at the event.
Perthshire Advertiser
Kilmarnock Standard 28 November 2014 report on East Ayrshire School's Day of Dance
A report on the Day of Dance for East Ayrshire Schools organised by Kilmarnock Branch RSCDS
Kilmarnock Standard
Issue 5 July-August 2004. Two articles; Linda Gaul talks about Summer School and Wilson Nicol on Scottish Music and Dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scottish Traditions of Dance News July 2002 Issue
News magazine of the STDT. Contains a report on "Dancing Days are Happy Days a tribute concert to Bobby Watson aand a profile of Robert Cormak of the Orkney Traditional Dance Association.
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
STDT Commentary on Traditional Dancing
An article from the "Scotsman" newspaper unknown date but year 2000. The article is a commentary by Liam Paterson, coordinator of the STDT, about traditional dance and the work of the STDT
Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
Notes on Scottish Country Dances
Notes for a talk on the historical aspects ot the country dance with some anecdotal information about several dances.
Ion C B Jamieson
An illustrated booklet produced to accompany a concert and exhibition tribute to Bobby Watson, held in the Aberdeen Arts Centre on 21/4/2002. The booklet contains: a biography of Bobby Watson with illustrations; Programme ; details of the performers.
The Scottish Traditions of Dance Trust
Helensburgh Advertiser Report on Day of Dance 12 March 2015
A report by Gillian McPhee on the Helensburgh and District's Schools Day of Dance with pictures of the event.
Helensburgh Advertiser
The Scotsman 12 April 2016 Report on Country Dancing in Schools
A report on the teaching of Scottish Country Dancing in Schools. Photographs
The Scotsman
Notes on the Origins of Highland Dancing
Detail of a talk given to Edinburgh Soroptimists Outlines the history and style of the dance.
Ion C B Jamieson
Family Biographies
Dances and Balls in the Borders
Notes on Elwyndale
Ion C B Jamieson
Issue 11 July August 2005. Alastair MacFadyen reflects on “Summer School Fifty Years On”.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
An article about the health benefits of dancing. Published by the British Heart Foundation in their magazine "Heart Matters", Autumn 2016
British Heart Foundation
Details of an Exhibition of Highland Dancing organised by Ion Jamieson and given at The Edinburgh Acadamy
Ion C B Jamieson
Notes on the Border Country Dances
A collection of notes for a talk. Personal views regarding the origin of the country dance related to the Scottish Borders and is mode of performance, followed by a description of the dances which were demonstrated as part of the talk.
Ion C B Jamieson
Country Balls and Village Halls
Reports about Bals and Dances from the "Border Advertiser" 18-59-1946
Ion C B Jamieson
Advertisments for Dance Classes 1858-1921
Details of advertisements for Dance Classes which appeared in the "Border Advertiser" 1858-1921
Ion C B Jamieson
Detains of Bands and Musicians who played for dancing in the Borders 1859-ca 1990
Ion C B Jamieson
Published 10 months per year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Winnipeg Branch
Military Dance Events 1861-1917
Reports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser
Ion C B Jamieson
Notes for an article "Ghosts of Ellwyn Glen" published in "The Scotsman" newspaper 2nd may 1934
Ion C B Jamieson
Biography of Ion Jamieson; Biography of J A Jamieson (Father); Copies of family wedding photographs
Jane Watkinson
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Western Australian Branch
Ad hoc publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Queensland Branch
Published quarterly containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Canberra Branch
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.
A video made in 1986 by Independent Video Productions for the RSCDS. Introduced by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen the video recounts the life of Jean Callender Milligan a co-founder of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
RSCDS
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.
An instructional video introducing Scottish social dances. The video shows how to do 13 popular ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Gay Gordons; Circle Waltz; Canadian Barn Dance; St Benrard's Waltz; Strip the Willow; Military Two Step; Pride of Erin; Highland Schottische; The Lancers (Five figure version)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Scotland's Social Dances Part 1
Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 1
Dances shown are:
Quicksteps:
Anniversary Two Step, Boston Two Step, Gay Gordons Two Step, Over the Top, Dinky One Step, Marine Four Step, Honeymoon Parade, Gypsy Tap, Southern Two Step, Flirtation Two Step, Lancelot Two Step, Jazz Twinkle, Mayfair Quickstep.
Swings:
Viennese Swing, Glyn-Gary Swing, Chicago Swing, Ragtime Swing.
Waltzes:
Hesitation Waltz, Lilac Waltz, Ruby Waltz, Waltz of the Bells, La Rinka, Sweetheart Waltz, The Veleta, Birthday Waltz, Owen and Catherine Harrison’s Waltz, Victory Waltz, Waltz Catherine, Newe Kilarney Waltz.
Foxtrots and |Saunters:
Balmoral Blues, White Heather Foxtrot, Harry Lime Foxtrot, Yearning Saunter, On Leave Foxtrot, Melody Foxtrot, Red Rose Saunter, Saunter Together.
Latin:
Square Tango, Royal Empress Tango, Tango Serida, Sally Ann Cha Cha, Rumba Rosalie.
Independent Video Productions
An instructional video which is suitable for both experienced dances and those new to this dance style. The video explains how to dance reels, jigs and strathspeys and includes a helpful commentary. The Steps are walked out and shown in slow motion and the most frequently used formations demonstrated with many walked through. 34 dances which appear frequently on dance programmes are demonstrated.
Details of the Steps, Formations and the Dances are listed in the Notes Section (below)
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
27 dances published by the RSCDS and 1 other are shown
RSCDS
An Interview with Dr. Alastair Macfadyen
Anita Mackenzie interviews Dr. Alastair Macfadyen, Past President of the RSCDS, about his life and times in Country Dancing
IVP
A collection of some of the best traditional and modern highland dances and popular ladies' step dances. Sixteen dances and graded highland steps are demonstrated. The dances demonstrated are: Scottish Lilt; Highland Fling; The Shepherd's Crook; Seann Truibhas; Blue Bonnets; The Glasgow Highlanders; Wilt Thou Go to the Barracks Johnny?; Deeside Lilt; Hielan' Laddie; Argyll Broadswords; Flowers of Edinburgh; Earl of Errol; Miss Forbes; Come Ashore Jolly Tar; Blue Bonnets Over the Border; Foursome Reel and Tulloch
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
This is a companion instructional video to "Step We Ceilidh". The video shows how to do an additional 17 popular Scottish social dances and ceilidh dances and the steps required. The dances demonstrated are: Eva Three Step; Virginia Reel; Kelvingrove Twostep; Stern Polka;Mississippi Dip; Pat-as-Cake Polka; Pinewoods Twostep; Veleta Waltz; The Old Lancers; Swedish Masquarade; Duke of Perth; Britannia Twostep; La Va; Waltz Country Dance; Bluebell Polka; Inverness Circle; Lomond Waltz
Anita Mackenzie (Independent Video Productions)
Scotland's Social Dances Part 2
Instructional DVD covering four different forms of Scottish Social Dancing: Old Time, Ceilidh, Sequence and Country.
Part 2: Ceilidh, Scottish Country and Quadrilles
Dances shown are:
Ceilidh:
Gypsy Thread, Waves of Tory, Strip the Willow (Square), Levi Jackson Rag.
Scottish Country Dances:
Shiftin’ Bobbins, Reel of the 51st Division, Postie’s Jig, Duke of Perth, Irish Rover, Black Mountain Reel, Nottingham Lace,
Quadrilles:
La Russe, Waltz Cotillion (Half), First Set of Quadrilles (6 figures)
Independent Video Productions
A Ms in the form of an aide-memoire possibly 18th/19th C. Contains abbreviated instruction for 51 country dances and the French Cotellion
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
This video tells the story of The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society - through 27 of its dances . It is illustrated with extracts from the Society's Archive. The text or the narration is provided in a separate booklet.
Written and presented by Dr. Alastair MacFadyen, Past President of the RSCDS.
Independent Video Productions
A short biography written by Rosemary Coupe
Rosemary Coupe
The booklet contains the music for I00 original compositions. There is a Foreword by Jimmy Shand Jnr. and background notes to the composition titles.
Archivist RSCDS
A collection of 26 compositions in Scottish Dance tempo by Alan Findlay, Dores published 2020 Notes on the compositions with illustrations
Archivist RSCDS
A Pocket Book in the style of an aide-memoire. Describes the instructions for Quadrilles, Circle Dances and Country dances.
The introduction gives advice on the etiquette of attending dances. There is advice on Quadrille and Circle dancing.
Archivist RSCDS
New publication for 2021 to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of Sir Walter Scott. A modern interpretation by the Membership Services Committee of dances from "Heart of Midlothian" leaflet of 1820 and of two dances from "Five Favorite Country Dances for 1822" leaflet published by Nathanial Gow. The original instructions for the dances are provided.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Queen Victoria Public School (Canada)
A description (with illustrations) of the 22nd season of SCD and Ceilidh dancing at Queen Victoria Public School)
Archivist RSCDS
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
Published in Vancouver
Ten Scottish Country Dances written by Nan Lawson. (Private publication).
Dances: The West Wynd; The Octogenarian; The Laigh Stathspey; Life Let Us Cherish; A Jig For Jennifer; Saturday Morning Jig;Sherwood Strathspey; Gleniffer Circle
Archivist RSCDS
The Silver Collection - Leicester Branch 1977-2002
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David Cunningham & his Scottish Dance Band
Muller's Basses to the Select Reels & Strathspeys of Scotland
By Robert Muller, 'Dedicated to Scotland, his native land'. Published by Robert Cocks & Co. London. Contain music for 200 selected Reels and Strathspeys
RSCDS Archivist
Daily Record Newspaper 13/7/73
Contains an article about RSCDS 5th Anniversary Ball and photograph of HM Queen and Sir Ian Moncrieffe dancing Petronella
page 10
RSCDS Archivist
Published three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
RSCDS Archivist
The People's Journal Album of Scottish Country Dances 4 October 1930
The illustrated album was included as a free gift with the Journal, published by John Leng and Co., Dundee and London. The introduction to the booklet is by the Duchess of Atholl and contains a description of the style and steps of SCD along with instuctions and music for; Circassian Circle ,Petronella, Scottish Reform, Triumph, Brown's Reel, The Flowers of Edinburgh, Jenny's Bawbee, Cawdor Fair, Haymakers, Foursome Reel, The Soldier's Joy, Rory O''More, Barn Dance, Highland Schottische and Waltz Country Dance.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Contents include:
Branch reports from Aberdeen, Airdrie, Coatbridge and District, Auchterarder, Ayrshire East, Ayrshire North West, Banffshire, Bath, Belfast, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Birmingham, Boston, Bristol, Cape Town, Carlisle and Border, Carnoustie, Castle Douglas, Cheltenham, Clackmannanshire, Deep River Ontario, Derby, Dumfries, Dunbartonshire west, Dundee, Dunfermline Duns and District, East Lothian, East Surrey, West Kent, Edinburgh, Elgin, Forfar, Forres, Fort William, Gatehouse-of-Fleet, Glasgow, Hamilton and Clydesdale, Hamilton Ontario, Inverness, Kilmarnock, Kinlochleven, Kirkcaldy, Kirkcudbright, Lanark, Lemington Spa and District, Leeds, Leven, Liverpool, Lockerbie, London, London Ontario, Lorn Argyll, Manchester, Moffat, Montreal, Montreal, Nairobi, Nether Lochaber, Newcastle and District, Newton Stewart, New York, N.W. Craven, Norwich, Nottingham, Peelbles, Perthshire, Peterhead, Portrush, Renfrewshire west, Richmond, Rochdale, Roxburghshire and District, Sheffield, St Andrews, Southport, Stirlingshire, Stirlingshire east, Stockport, Stonehaven, Stranraer, Sydney, N.S. Wales, Tee-side, Toronto, West Lothian, Whitehead, Winchester, Winnipeg, Wolverhampton.
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Interview with Andrew Kerr - East Lothian Branch
Transcript of an interview with Andrew Kerr on 22nd November, 2016
Sheena Chambers
Interview with Ann Routledge- East Lothian Branch
Transcript of an interview with Ann Routledge on 16th December, 2016
Sheena Chambers
Interview with Liz Brash- East Lothian Branch
Transcript of an interview with Liz Brash on 23rd May, 2016
Sheena Chambers
RSCDS Winnipeg Branch Centenary Project
Branch Demonstration team dancing "The Flying Scotsman" at the VIA Rail Union Station Winnipeg on 27th October 2022 as part of the Branch's Project for the RSCDS Centenary. https://youtu.be/xAhSW2OwbKM
RSCDS Archivist
A Booklet of dances commemorating the Delaware Valley Branch of the RSCDS 50th Anniversary. The Booklet contains descriptions of dances (with music) created by members and former members of the Branch. A short history of the Branch is inclded.
RSCDS Archivist
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Archivist RSCDS
Scottish National Dances - A Practical Handbook
A Handbook containing details and advice for the teaching of Reels and Strathspeys by J Grahamsley Atkinson Jr.. The foot movements for the various steps are clearly detailed as are the instructions for the main dances: Foursome, Tulloch, Reel of Three, Reel of Eight. Published in Edinburgh by the author, 1900.
Archivist RSCDS
A MS (ca 1752 ) written by John McGill, Dance Master. The Manuscript lists Minuets and Reels used at his school in Dunse, steps for the Hornpipe and Gige, and twelve country dances viz: The Cameronians March; Because he was a Bony Lad; Jock the Drummer; Lady Macikintoishes Reel; Ephy Macnab; Old adge and young; The Cadgers in the Canongate; Kilkubright; Jack Hoomes Reel; The Colonel;; Just as I was in the morning; My Wife's a wanton wie thing; The Dustie Millar; The Short Appron; The Carl he cane o'er the Craft; Jokie's lost his DearieThe Malt man; The Dutch Supper; The Lads of Dunse; Steer the Gile
Includes is a photocopy of "Notes and Queries " Vol 12 July - September 1855 which discusses dance steps with particular reference to this MS
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A book of 32 original Scottish Country Dances (2nd Edition) by Loreto De Angelis, published in Rome 2022
Archivist RSCDS
Royal Paton -Platinum Jubilee Booklet
The booklet celebrates the Royal Paton's Platinum Jubilee through her connection with Scottish Dance and Music and reprints dances and music and places linked to her tenure as the Society's Patron.
Archivist RSCDS
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.
Archivist RSCDS
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
Archivist RSCDS
Cambridge University Strathspey and Reel Club Book of Dances
A Dancers "manual " with a brief introduction to form and style together with descriptions of 29 Scottish country dances and Reels. Publshed by the University Reel Club
Archivist RSCDS
Cambridge University Strathspey and Reel Club Dances. Booklet. Dance instructions book. 15 pages
Dance instruction book. Broun's Reel, Circassian Circle, Cumberland Reel, Dalkeith's Strathspey, Dashing White Sergeant, Duke & Duchess of Edinburgh, Duke of Perth, Eightsome Reel, Flowers of Edinburgh, Foula Reel, Foursome Strathspey & Reel of Tulloch, Gay Gordons, Glasgow Highlanders, Hamilton House, Haughs of Cromdale, Highland Scottishe, Jenny's Bawbee, Light and Airy, Miss Cahoon's Reel, Montgomeries' Rant, New rigged Ship, Petronella, Reel of the 51st Highland Division, Rory O'More, Scottish Reform, Sixteensome Reel, Speed the Plough, Strip the Willow and Waltz Country Dance.
RSCDS Archive
Another Collection by Eric Allan
Booklet of 58pp containing 107 original compositions. Published by Eric Allan, Drumossie
RSCDS Archivist
Junior members' Activities Booklet
Archivist RSCDS
The Foursome Reel and other Dances
Description of the dance and steps . By John A Brune. Published by Theodore Brun
RSCDS Archivist
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)
Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part one
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 11: 1967 part two
Scottish Studies Volume 16: 1972 part two
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 17: 1973 part one
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 17: 1973 part two
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Studies Volume 18: 1974
Articles, Notes on Collection and Research, and Book Reviews
RSCDS Archivist
The Scottish Gift Book: Issued By the Girl Guides Association
Published by Paterson's Publications.
Activity book for girls, includes twelve SCDs (with music), legends, psalm tunes, singing games, songs and recipes
A History of Jordanhill College of Education, 1921-1971
By John A Fairley. Published by Jordanhill College of Education, History Department
Cutting from The Stirling Observer, 21/7/1994. Photograph show the Stirling Branch demonstration team and musicians outside the Guildhall, where they were participating in an event organised by the Stirling Tours and Guiding Organisation.
RSCDS Archivist
Scottish Country Dancing: Profile of dancers, movivation, organisation
A thesis, by Raphaelle Orgeret presented to the University Jean Moulin Lyon for a Masters degree. The thesis examines Scottish Country Dancing from the aspects of motivation, organisation and dancers' perspective.
RSCDS Archivist