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Interested in learning to Scottish country dance? Are you already a Scottish Country dancer? Either way, come and join us at RSCDS Duns and District Branch. Classes, dances and our special 'May Weekend' for all to enjoy. Secretary: Ian Whittaker |
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Scottish Country Dance events in Scotland Scottish Dance Dictionary RSCDS Roxburgh, Selkirk & Peebles RSCDS East Lothian |
| Date | Crib/Info | Location | Bands |
| 17th October 2025 |
Hope you enjoyed it... | Venue Change Duns Rugby Club, Duns TD11 3QQ |
James Coutts |
| 21st November 2025 | Hope you enjoyed it... | Whitsome Ark, Whitsome TD11 3NA | Robert Whitehead |
| 19th December 2025 | Hope you enjoyed it... | Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF | Marian Anderson |
| 23rd January 2026 | Hope you enjoyed it... | Duns Rugby Club, Duns TD11 3QQ | Martainn Skene |
| 20th February 2026 | Hope you enjoyed it... | Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream TD12 4AP | Stuart Anderson |
| 20th March 2026 | Hope you enjoyed it... | Hutton Village Hall, Hutton TD15 1TS | Lindsay Weir |
| 17th April 2026 |
Duns & District U3A (Supported by Duns & District RSCDS) (crib) Prog (+Youtube links) |
Duns Rugby Club, Duns TD11 3QQ | Gordon Brown |
| 15th-17th May 2026 |
Friday - Reception 6:30pm /Dinner 7:00pm (crib) (diagrams) Prog (+Youtube links) Saturday - Dancing 7:30pm (crib) (diagrams) Prog (+Youtube links) |
Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF |
Friday - Marian Anderson Saturday - Luke Brady Info request: Click Here |
Do you want to keep fit and active but want something more than that? An enjoyable evening out and the opportunity to make new friends.
That's exactly what Scottish country dancing offers. So, forget any preconceived ideas you might have and give it a try. The enjoyment and friendship you will experience for yourself, when you join Scottish country dance classes run by the RSCDS Duns and District Branch.
We run regular classes in Eyemouth, Whitsome and Paxton from September to Easter. Beginners are made very welcome. All you need are soft shoes, a love to dance and we'll find you a different partner for each dance. Our RSCDS qualified teachers will soon have you confidently joining in this very sociable way to keep fit. Along with the obvious physical benefits of dancing, it has even been proven to help stave off dementia.
As for proof of the fitness benefits, then look no further than the recent study carried out by the Strathclyde Institute of Pharmacy and Biomedical Sciences. To quote the study "Not only is country dancing enjoyable and sociable but there also appears to be clear evidence that it's an effective recreational exercise for particular types of fitness in later life."
As Scottish country dancing is part of our Scottish culture and heritage, we are trying to keep it alive. We aim to promote SCD for fun, fitness and friendship and offer classes, dances and events to suit all levels of experience. Beginners are always very welcome. It gives a very enjoyable social and physical form of exercise with the benefits for health being well documented.
Scottish Country Dancing is a form of dance comprising of Jigs, Reels and Strathspeys. Dancers are usually arranged in sets of 3, 4 or 5 couples, either in lines facing their partner or 1 couple arranged on each side of a square or triangle. The basic steps and formations, as well as dances, are what we aim to teach at our classes in order that dancers can confidently join in the fun at social dances.
Come along on Monday afternoon, Tuesday evening or Wednesday afternoon and join in the fun. Beginners, your first few nights are ₤2.00 to come and try.
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Day: Monday
Time: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Venue: Whitsome Village Hall, Whitsome TD11 3NA
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Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Paxton Village Hall, Paxton TD15 1TE
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Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth TD14 5DE
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Cost: RSCDS HQ & Branch annual membership ₤58 includes the class fees, and members can attend any number of the classes.
Well that is the end of another session. Look back later to see the dates for the 2026-2027 classes, starting in October
In the meantime, if you are in the area there is a class during the summer at Foulden Village Hall TD15 1UH
on a Thursday evening from 22nd May until 3rd September
A class to raise funds for the hall, ₤2 per night, pay at the door
John Williams 01289 386332
or
Julie Grainger 01890 830318
Duns & District Children's class runs on a Wednesday afternoon during school terms time.
Day: Wednesday
Time: 3.45 - 5.00pm
Venue: Duns Primary School, Duns TD11 3QQ
Contact: Julie Grainger
07774767701
Cost : ₤2 per class payable on the day
These classes are run fortnightly between September and June.
They are aimed at the more experienced dancer, who will be expected to be able to dance the basic formations without a reminder, as well as being able to dance more advanced formations with just a brief walk through. The focus of the class will be on trying unusual or different dances that don't normally appear on dances held locally.
Dancers from the surrounding area, as well as Duns and District members, are most welcome to come to the class.
Day: Friday
Time: 10am - 11:30am
Venue: Allanton Village Hall, Allanton TD11 3LA
or Chirnside Community Centre, Chirnside TD11 3UF
Dates: Contact us for the latest dates and venue
Cost : ₤2 per class payable on the day
MISS ALLIE ANDERSON Jig 8 X 32 L.16
COUNTESS OF DUNMORE’S REEL (THE) Reel 8 X 32 49/12
DUCHESS TREE (THE) Strathspey 8 X 32 Drewry
CITY LIGHTS Jig 8 X 32 52/1
FIFE NESS Reel 8 X 32 4/1978
OUR LADY OF THE SNOWS Strathspey 4 X 32 4cpl Drewry
CRYSTAL JIG Jig 8 X 32 Imperial Book 4
PEGGY SPOUSE MBE Strathspey 8 X 32 46/11
DA RAIN DANCIN’ Reel 8 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/30
Short Interval
51st TRAVELLERS (THE) Jig 8 X 32 44/9
STAIRCASE IN STYRIA Reel 5 X 40 5cpl M Gray
SANDS OF MORAR Strathspey 8 X 32 45/6
THE BEES OF MAGGIEKNOCKATER Jig 4 X 32 4cpl 30 Pop Vol2/4
DANCING FORTH Reel 8 X 32 54/2
BUTTERSCOTCH AND HONEY Strathspey 4 X 32 4cpl Leaflet
REEL OF THE 51st DIVISION (THE) Reel 8 X 32 13/10
MRS STEWART'S JIG 8 X 32 Jig 35/1
THE LADIES OF DUNSE Reel 8 X 40 26/11
SUGAR CANDIE Strathspey 8 X 32 26/9
ALAN J SMITH Jig 8 X 32 45/3
MISS JOHNSTONE OF ARDROSSAN Reel 5 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/42
GOLDEN WEDDING STRATHSPEY (THE) Strathspey 4 X 40 33/4
FESTIVAL MAN (THE) Jig 8 X 32 48/10
MIDSUMMER COMMON Strathspey 8 X 32 49/3
TRIP TO BAVARIA Reel 4 X 32 4cpl McGregor Brown
Supper Interval
FLIGHT OF THE FALCON (THE) Jig 8 X 32 Priddey
SHIFTIN' BOBBINS Reel 8 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/44
CASTLE DOUGLAS Strathspey 8 X 32 Goldring
AIRD OF COIGACH Jig 4 X 48 4cpl Bayly
SUMMER WOOING Reel 8 X 32 38/6
JAMES SENIOR OF ST ANDREWS Strathspey 4 X 32 42/8
MAJOR IAN STEWART Jig 8 X 32 35/4
MINISTER ON THE LOCH (THE) Strathspey 3 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/60
DEIL AMANG THE TAILORS (THE) Reel 8 X 32 14/7
FESTIVAL INTERCELTIQUE large circle M with partner on right Reel 4 X 40 4 for 2008
LUCKENBOOTH BROOCH (THE) Jig 8 X 32 53/1
MISS GIBSON'S STRATHSPEY Strathspey 8 X 32 L/let1
JUBILEE JIG Jig 3 X 32 Leaflet 11
HYPERACTIVE REEL (THE) Reel 8 X 32 2nd Graded Bk / 23
DANCING IN PERTHSHIRE Strathspey 4 X 32 Square 54/3
JOIE DE VIVRE Jig 8 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/6
PAISLEY WEAVERS (THE) Strathspey 3 X 32 3cpl 3rd Graded Bk/5
WEST’S HORNPIPE Hornpipe 4 X 32 4cpl 5 Trad 1965
Supper Interval
BRIDGE OF ATHLONE Reel 5 X 48 5cpl
DOMINO 5 Reel 5 X 32 Square set with 5 people. 2nd Graded Bk / 11
SEANN TRUIBHAS WILLICHAN Strathspey 8 X 32 2 cpl 27/9
POSTIE'S JIG Jig 4 X 32 4cpl 30 Pop II/8
SHIFTIN' BOBBINS Reel 8 X 32 30 Pop Vol2/20
12 COATES CRESCENT Strathspey 4 X 32 4cpl 40/5
HIGHLAND RAMBLER (THE) Reel 8 X 40 30 Pop Vol2/15
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RSCDS Duns & District Branch Secretary: Ian Whittaker |
