
Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing)
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A ceilidh featuring Scottish dancing occurs on 24 August 2026 at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh from 19:00. The event includes a dance teacher and a live band with soft drinks and alcohol available for purchase. Tickets cost £15.
With dance teacher Ken Gourlay & ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through & called. Good exercise & great fun.
With dance teacher and caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist.
Please try to arrive before 8pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 8pm to reduce the risk of injuries
Mobile phones and tablets: taking photos or videos is OK but if you need to answer / make a call / text / browse etc. (musicians find this very rude) please do so outside the dance room in the foyer. Ceilidhs are social LIFE not social media!
No high heels please
edinburghceilidhs.net
ken@edinburghceilidhs.net
07585 445 995 (24 hours)
ACCESS:
At the corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd but please note that it's NOT St John's Church. It's behind (from Princes St) and below St John's Church.
3 choices:
From Princes St: down the steps at the rear of St John's Church
At the corner of Lothian Rd and King's Stables Rd: down the steps
From King's Stables Rd: through the gate 100m on the left along King's Stables Rd. Please note that there is no parking in the kirkyard. Vehicles will be towed away. There is a multi-storey car park 100m further along on the right, but this is often full during the Fringe.
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Weather on the day
Clear · 18°C
Feels like 16°C · Chance of rain 0% · Wind 14 km/h
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Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 20:00.
Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) is held at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh (5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP).
Tickets for Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing)
Editorial Summary
A ceilidh featuring Scottish dancing occurs on 24 August 2026 at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh from 19:00. The event includes a dance teacher and a live band with soft drinks and alcohol available for purchase. Tickets cost £15.
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With dance teacher Ken Gourlay & ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through & called. Good exercise & great fun.
With dance teacher and caller Ken Gourlay and ceilidh band. Soft drinks £1, alcohol £3. All dances walked through and called. Good exercise and great fun. "It's so joyful" - Japanese tourist.
Please try to arrive before 8pm as we have a 5-minute warm-up at 8pm to reduce the risk of injuries
Mobile phones and tablets: taking photos or videos is OK but if you need to answer / make a call / text / browse etc. (musicians find this very rude) please do so outside the dance room in the foyer. Ceilidhs are social LIFE not social media!
No high heels please
edinburghceilidhs.net
ken@edinburghceilidhs.net
07585 445 995 (24 hours)
ACCESS:
At the corner of Princes St and Lothian Rd but please note that it's NOT St John's Church. It's behind (from Princes St) and below St John's Church.
3 choices:
From Princes St: down the steps at the rear of St John's Church
At the corner of Lothian Rd and King's Stables Rd: down the steps
From King's Stables Rd: through the gate 100m on the left along King's Stables Rd. Please note that there is no parking in the kirkyard. Vehicles will be towed away. There is a multi-storey car park 100m further along on the right, but this is often full during the Fringe.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing)?
Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) takes place on Monday, 24 August 2026 at 20:00.
Where is Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) taking place?
Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) is held at St Cuthbert's Church in Edinburgh (5 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH1 2EP).
How much are tickets for Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing)?
Tickets for Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) are priced at £15. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing)?
Tickets for Fringe ceilidh (Scottish dancing) can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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£15
Date
Until Monday, 24 August 2026
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Weather
feels like 16°C · chance of rain 0% · wind 14 km/h
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