Tartan Capers - Scottish Country Dances
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The White Cockade
Tartan Capers - Scottish Country Dances
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The White Cockade
Tartan Plaidie; You're Welcome Charly Stuart
Beltona Record No 6121
RSCDS-7-1-043 S1 Tartan Plaidie S2 You're Welcome Charly Stewart
RSCDS Archivist
Quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Victoria BC Branch
That Strain Again - Melodies for Scottish Dancing
A selection of Reels (32), Strathspeys (32), Jigs (33) and Waltzes (5) by John Barnes with notes regarding the origin of some of the tunes.
Published by the Cassela Press, Dublin 2018
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Auckland Collection of Scottish Country Dances
One booklet of 8 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. Published by the author.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
The Auld House, A Scotch Ballad from The Lays of Strathean
By Caroline Baroness Nairne and Elizabeth Rainforth. Published by Paterson & Sons, Edinburgh
Printed music for a collection of the most admired Reels; Strathspeys; Country-Dances; Hornpipes etc arranged for the Violin. Published by Bayey and Ferrguson, London and Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Best of the Dance Bands & Dances of Scotland
Lismor Recordings LILP 5116 S1 and S2: Selections by; Jim Johnstone Band, John Ellis Band, Colin Campbell Band, Glendaruel Scottish Dance Band, Ian Holmes Band, Calum Wilson Band, Lothian Scottish Dance Band, Fergie macdonald Band, Lex Keith Band
Various dance bands (10)
The Best of the Pipes & Drums of Scotland
Lismor Recordings LILP 5114 S1: The Granton and District Pipe Band, The Dysart and Dundonald Pipe Band, Shotts and Dykehead caledonian Pipe Band, Pipe Major Donald MacLeod MBE, Glasgow and Strathclyde University OTC Pipe Band, Seumus MacNeil S2: Various selections by the bands
Various pipe bands
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Twin Cities Branch
Printed music for the "Bluebell Polka" composed by F. Stanley and arranged by Marion McClurg. Published by Essex Music Ltd.., London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Bon-Accord Collection of Scottish Music Voloume I
28 compositions (Reels, Jigs, Strathspeys, Waltzes, Hornpipes and Marches by Bert Murray
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
30 compositions by Felix Burns published by The National Association of Accordion and Fiddle Clubs, 2003. The booklet also includes: a short biography of Felix Burns; a contribution from Leo Burns (son); and a listing of all known compositions.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Braes O' Tullymet; Come Ashore, Jolly Tar
Beltona Record No 6119 Mrs Shand's Dance Orchestra
S1 The Braes O' Tullymet; S2 Come Ashore, Jolly Tar
RSCDS Archivist
Three tunes composed by J. Scott Skinner for Piano or Violin and Piano: "Bonnie Glenfarg"(melody); Bonnie Ann Anderson" (Highland Schottische or Strathspey); The Laird O' Haughs" (Hornpipe) (published by Bayley and Ferguson, Glasgow and London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Three tunes composed by J. Scott Skinner for Piano or Violin and Piano: "The Weeping Birches"(pastoral melody); "Gordon Crombie Munroe" (Reel); D. Morrison's Seven Thistles" (March or Quickstep) (published by Bayley and Ferguson, Glasgow and London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Three tunes composed by J. Scott Skinner for Piano or Violin and Piano: "The Laird o' Bemersyde" (heroic Pastoral); "The Red Hackle" (Pipe March); "Hecklebirnie" (Hornpipe) (published by Bayley and Ferguson, Glasgow and London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Three tunes composed by J. Scott Skinner for Piano or Violin and Piano: "Millhills" (Pastoral); "Mackenzie murdoch" (Hornpipe); "Mabel Briggs": (published by Bayley and Ferguson, Glasgow and London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Three tunes composed by J. Scott Skinner for Piano or Violin and Piano: "The Field of Bannockburn" (Pipe March); "Edinburgh Castle" (Military March); "John Abrach Mackay" (Pipe Strathspey): (published by Bayley and Ferguson, Glasgow and London.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A collection of tradition Scottish fiddle music including a tutor and a brief history of each tune. The Introduction contains a biography of the Hardie family of Fiddle makers and brief biographies of Niel and Nathanial Gow, William Marshall, Simon Fraser, J Scott Skinner, and J M Henderson. There is additionally a section entitled "Forms in Traditional Music".
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Caller/Teacher Manual for Contras
A comprehensive manual for teachers and callers of American Contra dance. Includes a short background history of the Contra Dance and descriptions of 101 Contra Dances.
Don Armstrong
Twenty-Three booklets (I to XXIII) containing 468 dances devised by Marie Boehmer of Kitchener-Waterloo Branch, Canada.
In 3 Parts
Archivist RSCDS
The Carlingwark Book of Scottish Country Dances
A booklet of 30 Scottish Country Dances, devised by Bill Little, each with an original tune. Published privately.
Bill Little
Published three times a year containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
RSCDS Archivist
The Catriona Williamson Book of Ten Scottish Country Dances
Booklet contains 10 dances (without music) devised by Arthur Williamson
Arthur Williamson
Printed music for a collection of Reels and Jigs composed by players of the unique musical style evolved over many years at the New Cavendish Ballroom, Edinburgh. Includes notes on the "Tim Wright Sound". Subscriber edition published by The editors of the Cavendish Collection.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Clan Mackenzie Collection of Scottish Country Dances
One booklet of 18 dances without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. Published by the author.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
The Cloverleaf Collection Book 1 Revised edition 1996
A collection of compositions: Reels, Jigs, Strathspeys and Ragtime by Chris Dewhurst published by Clover Publications
First published 1983.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Cloverleaf Collection ofr Country Dance MusicBook 2
A collection of compositions: Reels, Jigs, Strathspeys and Ragtime by Chris Dewhurst published by Clover Publications
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Windsor (Ontario) Branch
The Competitive Highland Dancer's Champion's Choice
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Donald MacPhee
The Complete Collection. Bagpipe Music for Highland Dancing
MacPhee
Donald MacPhee
The Country Dance Book - Part III
By Cecil J Sharp, second edition. Published by Novello & Co, London. Manual of English country dancing with Instructions for eighteen dances
The booklet contains 10 dances with music published by the Leicester Branch to celebrated their 15th Anniversary.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Dance Diaries of Christina McKellar April 1919 to February 1927
A transcription of the diaries of Christina McKellar by her son Gordon Simpson. The diaries record the dances that she attended in the Cairndow and Strachur area of Argyll during the period 1919 to 1927.
The diaries contain details of the dances she danced and her partners.
Gordon Simpson
An in depth analysis of the Scottish Dance Music genre. Includes compositions by the author. Published by Jane Bett, Cambridge 2012
Norman Bett
J T Surenne (editor)
The Dances of Our Ancestors Volume 1
By Mabel & Nathalie Dolmetsch. Published by Dolmetsch, [S.l.] (1934)
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
The Dancing Brogla Collection Volumes 1-3
Three booklets of dances (Volumes 1-3) without music devised by Francis Walduck, Brisbane, Australia. 49 dances comprising Jigs, Strathspeys and Reels.
Francis Walduck, Queensland Branch RSCDS
Printed music and words for "The Dark Island" by Ian Silver (words) and Ian McLachlan (music) published by Essex Music International Ltd
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Printed music for the dance by Winifred Bird Mattthew and published by Larg and Sons, Dundee. The dance instructions by Squadron Leader Douglas Henderson, RAFRO are included
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Earl of Home; Machine Without Horses
Beltona Record No 6163 George F. Davie's Quartette
RSCDS-7-1-061 S1 The Earl of Home S2 The Machine without Horses
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
RSCDS Archivist
Notes on the history and the collection and recording of the dance and its instruction. Collected from Mr. William Adamson by Dr. T. M. Flett
C Metherell
The East Ivanhoe Book of Scottish Country Dances
Booklet contains 17 dances (without music) devised by members of the East Ivanhoe SCD Group.
East Ivanhoe Scottish Country Dance Group
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The Bobby Frew Four, with Ian Powrie
Willie Macpherson. The Elgin Fiddler
The English Dancing Master Reproduction
A reproduction of John Playford's "English Dancing Master" of 1651. Reprinted from the 1933 reproduction with prefaces by Hugh Mellor and Leslie Bridgewater. Published by Dance Horizons, New York.
Dance Horizons
The Etive Selection of Scottish Country Dances
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Alastair Hunter & the Lorne Scottish Dance Band
The Evolution of the Country Dance in Scotland and in the rest of the world. Historical approach
Historical review of the Evolution of the Country Dance in Scotland and the rest of the World
Raphaelle Orgeret
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Caledonian Strathspey And Reel Society
The Flowers of Edinburgh; Strip the Willow
Columbia Record No 4056 arranged and conducted by J. Michael Diack
S1 The Flowers of Edinburgh
S2 Strip the Willow
RSCDS Archivist
The Foursome Reel and other Dances
Description of the dance and steps . By John A Brune. Published by Theodore Brun
RSCDS Archivist
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)
International Artists IA3032 S1: The Gates of Edinbrgh 4x32R; Hamilton House 4x32J; TheCamp of Pleasure 4x32S; Maria's (sic) Wedding 4x40R. S2:Highland Laddie 4x32R; The Gay Gordons; Waltz Country Dance 4x32W; Duke of Perth 4x32R; Bonnie Anne 96J
Blue Bonnets Scottish Country Dance Band
Robert Whitehead & The Danelaw Scottish Country Dance Band
Beltona Record No BL2455 Jimmy Shand's Folk Dance Band
S1 The Gie Gordons
S2 Circle Waltz
RSCDS Archivist
The Glasgow Highlanders; La Russe
Beltona Record No 6122 Mrs. Shand's Dance Orchestra
RSCD-7-1-044 S1 Glasgow Highlanders S2 La Russe
RSCDS Archivist
42 original compositions for Accordion and Fiddle by 22 Scottish Composers. Published by Deeay Music, Forfar.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Grant's Rant; Green Grow the Rashes
Beltona Record No 6158 Geo. F Davie's Quartette
RSCDS-7-1-056 S1 Grant's Rant S2 Green Grow The Rashes
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
RSCDS Archivist
The Haymakers; Cumberland Reel
Columbia Record No 4055 The Highland Military Band arranged and conducted by J. Michael Diack
S1 The Haymakers
S2 The Cumberland Reel
RSCDS Archivist
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
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
A quarterly publication containing items of local news and dance activities. Some articles of general interest.
Perth and Perthshire Branch
A Collection of Scottish music composed by Freeland Barbour
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The International Selection or Palais Glide
Printed music for 9 tunes with Ukulele or Banjo and Piano Accordion accompaniment arrangement for the "Palais Glide". Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Music for "The Iron Man" (strathyspey); "The Bungalow" (reel) composed by J. Scott Skinner (published by Bayley and Ferguson, Glasgow and London
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Jacobite Scottish Country Dance Club
The booklet traces the origins and activities of the Jacobite SCD Club, formed in Shettleston in the east of Glasgow in 1959. Illustrated with descriptions of various events at home and abroad.
Stuart Mackenzie
Printed music for 36 original compositions
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A collection of music for Scottish Songs and Dances by Jim MacLeod and Jim Macfarlane. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Jim MacLeod Souvenier Album of Scots Songs and Dance Tunes
Music for Scots Songs and Dance tunes as recorded by Jim Macleod and his Band. Published by Jim MacLeod Music, Dunblane
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Printed music for 18 tunes (original and traditional0 arranged for the Accordion
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Jimmy Shand Bagpipe March Book
Printed music for 27 Pipe Marches arranged for the Piano and Accordion by jimmy Shand and Ian McLeish
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Jimmy Shand Book of Waltzes Book1
Printed music for 27 Waltzes arranged for the Piano and Accordion by jimmy Shand and Ian McLeish. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Jimmy Shand Book of Waltzes Book2
Printed music for 25 Waltzes arranged for the Piano and Accordion by jimmy Shand and Ian McLeish. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Jimp Waist, or Miss Hope's Strathspey; The New Rigged Ship
Beltona Record No BL6135 RSCDS-7-1-047 S1 Mrs. Annie Shand (Piano) George F Davie (Violin)
RSCDS-7-1-047 S1 The Jimp Waist S2 The New Rigged Ship
RSCDS Archivist
The Kiwi News and NZ Junior Association Newsletter
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 95 issues 1981-2019 Kiwi News; 19 issues 1995-2009 Junior Newsletter
RSCDS Archivist
The Laddies O' Dunse; The Mason's Apron
Beltona Record No 1734 Annie Shand (Piano Solo)
S1 The Laddies O' Dunse; S2 The Mason's Apron
RSCDS Archivist
The Long Chase; The Moudiewart
Beltona Record No 6154 G F Davie (Violin) & Annie Scott (Piano)
RSCDS-7-1-054 S1 The Long Chase S2 The Moudiewart
Official Record of the Scottish Country Dance Society
G F Davie & Annie Scott
A collection of original compositions for Fiddle and Accordion by Charlie and Alastair Hunter. Published by Deeay Music, Forfar.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Lothian Scottish Dance Band "in Strict Tempo"
Lismor Recordings LILP 5112 S1: Balcomie House 3 x 48J, Farewell to the North32J+32S+32R, The Black Mountain Reel 5 x 32R, The Wee Cooper O' Fife 4 x 40J, The Duchess Tree 4 x 32S, Miss C M Barbour 4 x 32R, Hopetoun House 8 x 32J S2: None so Pretty 4 x 40R, Johnnie Walker 64S+64J, Argyll's Fancy 4 x 48J, Strathglass House 4 x 32S, Spey Royal40R+40S+40R, Postie's Jig 4 x 32J, Lothian Lads 8 x 32R
The Lothian Scottish Dance Band
The Macadians the Dance Goes On!!
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The Macadians
A collection of the works of Hector MacAndrew: 29 Slow Airs and Laments; Slow Strathspeys 9; Marches 13; Quicksteps 6; Strathspeys 18: Reels 26: Hornpipes 1. Also included are 5 compositions by Peter MacAndrew and I by Monsignor Thomas Wynne. The introduction contains a biography of Hector MacAndrew. Published by Champion Recordings and Publishing (Scotland), Carnwath 2002
Hector Macandrew
The Macphail Collection of Scottish Country Dance Music Volume 1
Printed music for 42 Scottish Country Dance tunes, composed by Iain MacPhail. Arranged for Piano and Accordion by Iain Macphail and David Flockhart. published by Stebelin Music, Melrose.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
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Stebelin Recording Company and REL Records Ltd
The Magic Sounds of Jim Macleod and His Band (varius songs and dances)
EMI Music for Pleasure MFP5614 S1: In Reel Time, Old Country Home, Military Two-Step, Leaving Dundee, Forth Valley Polka, Scottish Waltz, The Lights on Lochindaal S2: My Glasgow, Gay Gordons, The Dark Isle, Jig Time, Mountain Tay, Alpine Slopes, Reel Selection
Jim Macleod and his band
The Magic Sounds of Jimmy Shand and his Band
EMI Music for Pleasure MFP 5613 S1: Waves of Torry (J). The Buchan Waltz, 6/8 Marches, Heather Mixture Rant (J), Grosvenor House Strathspey, Waltz Country Dance, Queen's Bridge (R) S2: The Cumberland Reel, Balmoral Circle Dance, Schottishe, Pipe Marches, Old Tyme Waltz, Hornpipe Selection, Miss Hadden's Reel
Jimmy Shand and his Band
Printed music for the tune arranged for Piano and Accordion by Ian Macleish. Published by Mozart Allan, Glasgow.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Melrose Collection of Scottish Dance Music Volume 1
Printed music for 38 tunes by various musicians compiled by J Clinkscale. Published by Stebelin Music, Melrose
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The Millennium Dances. Book 41
Music arranged by Muriel A. Johnstone. Published by the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.
Music for: "The Lovat Scouts" (march); The Kirrie Kebbuck (Strathspey); The Thrums Cairn (reel). Composed by J. Scott Skinner (published by Bayley and Ferguson, London and Glasgow)
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
Music for "Glen Grant" (Strathspey); Gladstone (reel) composed by J. SCott Skinner (published by Bayley and Ferguson, London and Glasgow.
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
The New Zealand Scottish Country Dancer
Branch news and other items of SCD interest. 33 issues 1975-2019
RSCDS Archivist
The Newcastle Collection of Country Dance Tunes
A collection of Reels, Jigs and Strathspeys by various composers. Published by Newcastle and District Branch RSCDS
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society
A collection of new Scottish tunes in traditional style by contemporary Scottish composers. The book comprises eight section; Airs; Hornpipes, Polkas Two Steps; Jigs; Marches; Pope Tunes; Reels; Strathspeys; Waltzes. Published by Canongate Books Ltd., Edinburgh 1995
Ian Hardie (Editor)
"The Odds" Scottish Country Dance Music
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Bobby Murray
The Oxton Reel; The White Cockade
Beltona Record No 1529 Mrs Annie Shand (Piano Solo)
S1 The Oxton Reel
S2 The White Cockade
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
The introduction is a detailed commentary on English Country Dance covering the history, style and music. 125 country dances from the period 1651 - 1820 are listed with a modern interpretation of the dance instructions and music. Compiled by Graham Christian and published by The Country Dance and Song Society, Easthampton, MA USA
Royal Scottish Country Dance Society