Links

Here are some websites we like – we think you’ll like them too.

Sources of information

RSCDS website – the home of Scottish Country Dancing. We are an Affiliated Society

AreYouDancing – our classes and events (and those of many other Scottish Country Dance societies) are publicised in this comprehensive dance database

Lancashire & Cheshire Federation of Scottish Societies – we are proud to be a member Society of the Federation

Wistaston Memorial Hall – where we hold our classes on a Monday evening

Minicrib website – an essential source of information for dance cribs

The Strathspey Server – a mine of information about all dancing matters – videos too

Thistle Shoes – the right sort of shoes for Scottish Country Dancing, made in Scotland by a very helpful company.

Scottish Tartans – with thanks to Cora for discovering Lulu’s Fashion Blog, with a whole section on Scottish Tartans!

RSCDS Leeds Branch Shop – a comprehensive resource for dance books, CDs, shoes and more

Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary – another useful source of dance instructions, videos, reference material etc.

Grand Chain – the Scottish Dance Resource – a resource for Scottish dancers worldwide, including bands, groups, links, hints and tips, dances and more for SCD, Highland and Ceilidh dancers

BBC Radio Scotland – Take The Floor – weekly broadcasts by well-known dance bands

BBC Learn The Steps – extracts from the “Controlled Abandon” programme celebrating the RSCDS 90th Anniversary in 2013. You’ll see expert demonstrations of six popular dances.