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- 1970s
A short biography written by Rosemary Coupe
Rosemary Coupe
A short biography written by Rosemary Coupe
Rosemary Coupe
Mrs McLeod; The Bottom of the Punch Bowl
Beltona Record No 6169 Geo. F Davie's Quartette
S1 Mrs MacLeod
S2 The Bottom of the Punchbowl
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Mrs Grant's Fancy; Dalkeith's Strathspey
Beltona Record No 6136 Mrs. Annie Shand (Piano) George F Davie (Violin)
RSCDS-7-1-048 S1 Mrs Grant's Fancy S2 Dalkeith's Strathspey
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Mrs Clemy Stewart's Reel; Duchess of Athole's Slipper, The
Beltona Record No 6138 Mrs Annie Shand & Geo. F. Davie
RSCDS-7-1-049 S1 Miss Clemy Stewart's Reel S2 The Duchess of Athole's Slipper
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A suite of three dances (Reel, Strathspey and Medley) contained in a bound volume and devised by Maureen Chevens as a tribute to Mr. John Rice, Orthopaedic Surgeon.
The DVD contains a video of the dances being performed by dancers from Dublin SCD Club and the CD contains original tunes for the dances composed by Pat and Peter Clark and George Meikle. Also included are letters from Maureen Chevens which relate to the background to the suite of dances and a photograph of John Rice and Maureen Chevens
Maureen Chevens
More Scottish Ceilidh Music Volume 2
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REL Records Ltd
More Capital Reels (specially arranged for dancing)
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The Auld Reekie Scottish Dance Band
Beltona Record No 6152 G.F. Davie and Annie Scott
RSCDS-7-1-053 S1 Monymusk S2 The Inch of Perth
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
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Green Ginger
Miss Milligan's Young Team Summer School 1967
Group photograph of demonstration team from week 3 Summer School 1967, taken outside Lumsden Block
L to R: Gary Macintosh, Jean Campbell (Martin), Bill Zobel, Mary Apedaile (Zobel), Alastair Reid, Kate Elsrob (Gray), Alex Gray, Mary Cox.
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Miss Milligan and Mrs. Bingham
Taken in Vancouver 1965 a visit by Jean Milligan
Vancouver Branch RSCDS
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
Family Biographies
Dances and Balls in the Borders
Notes on Elwyndale
Ion C B Jamieson
Minutes of Youth Committee; Under 16's sub-Committee and Young Scottish Dancers Association
Topics discussed include: Comments from branches, under 16s membership terms, and outreach opportunities.
Minutes of the Strategic Planning Sub Committee
Signed minutes.
Minutes and papers of the Public Relations sub-Committee
Minutes and papers of the Public Relations Sub Committee of the RSCDS, after March 1997 the committee was renamed the Marketing Committee and after May 2001 was known as the Marketing and Public Relations Sub Committee.
Minutes and papers of the 75th Anniversary Sub Committee
The 75th Sub Committee was set up to organise preparations for the Society's 75th anniversary celebrations. Topics discussed include: the production of commemorative items, celebratory events and a visit from The Queen.
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2014
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2013
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2012
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2011
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2010
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2009
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2008
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2007
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2006
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2005
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2004
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2003
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minutes and Papers of Management Board Meetings 2002
Minutes of meetings and discussion papers
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Summer School Sub-Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Publications Committee
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Minute book of the Publications and Research Committee
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Publications and Research Committee
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Propaganda Sub Committee of the Scottish Country Dance Society
First part of the book: Signed minutes. Topics discussed include copyright and publicity opportunities.
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Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the General Purposes Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Finance Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Executive Committee of the RSCDS
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish County Dance Society
Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of Members of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Minute book of the Annual General Meetings of Members of the Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes. After 1951 these records relate to the Royal Scottish County Dance Society
Minute book of Examinations Committee of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Signed minutes.
Milton (Brisbane) Scottish Country Dance Club
25th Anniversary Booklet describing the club's history and events. Includes lists of Club Officials and demonstration team members.
Phyllis South
Military Dance Events 1861-1917
Reports about Military Balls and Dances from the Border Advertiser
Ion C B Jamieson
Middletons Selection of Strathspeys, Reels etc for the Violin
Printed music for a selection of Strathspeys, Reels etc arranged expressly for the Violin by Peter Milne. published by Bayley and Ferguson, London and Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Part of Jean Milligan Papers
Jean Milligans Life Membership card.
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
Thistle Records BSLP 59 S1: Baldovan Reel ?, The Swilcan ( J), Jenny's Bawbee (S), Across the Tay (J), Gay Gordons, Highland Schottische, Happy Returns R, S2: Maxwell's Rant R, The New Rigged Ship J, Scottish Waltz, Gay Gordons, Glasgow Country Dance (SR Medley), Miss Hadden's Reel (J)
The Olympians
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
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McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band. Basingstoke Ball Live 1971
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McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band
McBain's Scottish Country Dance Band 1947-1980 Remembered
A review of the life and times (1947-1980) of McBain's Band By Rob Sargent. Published by Tullich Agencies, Dores , Inverness
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Scotscores
Muriel Johnstone
Parlophone Record No F.3395
Jimmy Shand and his Band
This collection contains notes, correspondence and printed material (all photocopies)
Mary Isdale McNab et al
27 dances published by the RSCDS and 1 other are shown
RSCDS
Unnamed group of dancers who were members of Mrs. Macnab's demonstration group.
Vancouver Branch RSCDS
Manual of Dancing or, A Companion to the Ball-Room
By Walter F Gillies, Professor of Dancing, third edition. Published by Mackill & Co.
Descriptions of dances (with music) originally published or included with the "Scottish Country Dancer" magazine between 2005 and 2009. 2nd reprint.
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Madge Wildfire's Srathspey; Cauld Kail in Aberdeen
Beltona Record No 6139 Mrs Annie Shand & Geo. F. Davie
RSCDS-7-1-050 S1 Madge Wildfire's Strathspey S2 Cauld Kail in Aberdeen
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MacFayden lecture on RSCDS Archives at TAC 26 Aug 1984
A recording of a talk give at TAC Summer School on 26th August 1984 by Alistair MacFadyen, on the subject of Archives.
Recorded by Mel Briscoe
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By Joseph Lowe. Published by Paterson & Sons. Book 1 contains 68 tunes and Book 2 66 tunes. One volume (FL) has a Table of Contents; the other (AM) is unindexed.
Joseph Lowe
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)
Laird Records LRD 1001 S1: The Merry Reapers 8x24J, There's Nae Lucl Aboot the Hoose 8x32S, Glayva 8x32J, Knit the Pocky 8x32R S2:
Merry Dancers 8x32J, Captain McBride's Hornpipe 8x32R, Strathglass House 8x32S, The Black Dance 8x32R
Nancy Dickson (Dixon on front cover!)
London (Ontario) Canada Branch Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 28 issues 1973-2000
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Oral History interviews conducted by Rachel Winton. Interviewees: Rosemary Tilden, Mary Barker, Owen Meyer, Wilson Nicol
Rachel Winton
6 compositions for the Fiddle by Hendry Maughan and Piano accompaniments by Jean Maughan. one booklet for Violin and I booklet fro Piano. Private production.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Streaming Pictures
Willie McRoberts's SCD Band
The booklet contains 9 dances with music, for small children by Sylvia Carson. Music by Olive Hensen. Published by J Saville and Company , London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Linen table mat approx. 300 x450 mm with a design incorporating the RSCDS logo; Saltire; Dancers
RSCDS
Published 10 months per year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Winnipeg Branch
Lex Keith & His Scottish Country Band
Lismor Recordings LILP 5105 S1: Gay Gordons, Hornpipes, Reel Selection, Irish Jigs, Gaelic Waltzes, Highland Medley S2: Todlin' Hame, Highland Barn Dance, Irish Medley, Waltz Country Dance, Pioe Reels, Slow Air, Strsthspey and Jig
Lex Keith & His Scottish Country Band
Letters from Ion C B Jamieson to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Concerning dances collected by Jamieson; comments on the pousette and allemande.
Letter from Sir Malcolm MacGregor of MacGregor to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Letter enclosing copy of General Stewart's Reel (not with letter) and suggestions about dances
Letter from RSCDS Secretary acknowledging Adams withdrawal from the list of examiners
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from John M Duthie to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Remarks on interpretation of dances in the Society's books
Letter from Jean Milligan to Florence Adams
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from G Douglas Taylor to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Comments and suggestions from a country dance teacher
Letter from Florance Adams to Alastair MacFadyen
Part of Florence Adams Papers
Letter from Donald R Mackenzie to Ysobel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
D R Mackenzie was a long-established dancing master in Stirling. Replying to her request for information on Scottish Country dances.
Letter from Archibald Campbell to Yosbel Stewart
Part of Ysobel Stewart Papers
Comments about The Nut, the 8-some and 16-some dances
Lismore LILP 5097 S1: Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh 8 x 40R, Balmoral Strathspey 4 x 32S, Duke of Perth 8 x 32R, Laird of Milton's Daughter 8 x 32J, College Hornpipe 8 x 32R S2: Eighthsome Reel 40+8x48+40R, Strathspeys 8 x 32, Jigs 8 x 32
Ian Holmes & his Scottish Dance Band
Let's Dance. Bobby Murray Plays Scottish Country Dance Music
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Bobby Murray
Let's Celebrate - Live from Ballintuim Village Hall
Highlander Music Ltd
Ian Hutson & his Scottish Dance Band
Printed music and instructions for the dance. Dance devised by JAmes Donalson and music composed by John P Galloway arranged for the Piano and Accordion. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
By James Donaldson. Published by Mozart Allan
The front and back covers of the Assembly ticket and programme
Lady Mary Ramsay; Highland Fling
Regal Record No C6960 Peter Wyper Solo Accordion
Side 1 Lady Mary Douglas (Reel and Jig)
Side 2 Highland Fling
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Newcastle RSCDS
Murial Johnstone
La Va and Waltz; Highland Fling
Parlophone Record No F.3097 William Hannah (Solo Accordion with Piano and Violin Accompaniment
S1 La Va and Waltz
S2 Highland Fling
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This bookl gives a topical commentary on mid-nineteenth-century ballroom dance. There is a description of the French quadrille. A review of round dances: the polka, waltz and mazurka is given. Steps and figures for the Quadrille, mazurka-Quadrille are provided along with figures for the Cotillion. Illustrated with 11 plates: design by Gavari , engraving by Lavielle. By Henri Cellarius, Paris, 1847
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