RSCDS Duns & District






Our Dances this session

Our Classes this session

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: Joyce Wells
Phone: 01890 840666
Email: Click Here


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Dances

Date Crib/Info Location Bands
17th October 2025

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Prog (+Youtube links)
Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream TD12 4AP James Coutts
21st November 2025 Whitsome Ark, Whitsome TD11 3NA Robert Whitehead
19th December 2025 Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF Marian Anderson
23rd January 2026 Duns Rugby Club, Duns TD11 3QQ TBC
20th February 2026 Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream TD12 4AP Stuart Anderson
20th March 2026 Hutton Village Hall, Hutton TD15 1TS Lindsay Weir
15th-17th May 2026
Friday - Reception 6:30pm /Dinner 7:00pm

Saturday - Dancing 7:30pm
Volunteer Hall, Duns TD11 3AF Friday - Marian Anderson

Saturday - Luke Brady

Info request: Click Here

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Classes

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."

Scottish country dancing, what is it?

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

Dates: 29th September 2025 - 1st December 2025

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Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:00pm – 9:00pm
Venue: Paxton Village Hall, Paxton TD15 1TE

Dates: 30th September 2025 - 2nd December 2025

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Day: Wednesday
Time: 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Venue: Eyemouth Community Centre, Eyemouth TD14 5DE

Dates: 1st October 2025 - 3rd December 2025

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Cost: RSCDS HQ & Branch annual membership ₤58 includes the class fees, and members can attend any number of the classes.

See the dates for the 2025-2026 classes, starting in September

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

Half-hour step and formations session at 7:00pm for beginners,
followed by dancing for everybody from 7:30pm to 9:30pm

A class to raise funds for the hall, ₤2 per night, pay at the door

John Williams       01289 386332

or

Julie Grainger      01890 830318

Children's Class

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

'Different' Class

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

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RSCDS Duns and District
Scottish Charity Number SC005726
Coldstream Community Centre, Coldstream
Friday 17th October 2025 7.30p.m. Ticket £8.00
James Coutts
Please bring a plate of food for the shared supper table, and your own mug.

THE LAST OF THE LAIRDS Jig 8 X 32 22/5

MARY ERSKINE Hornpipe 8 X 32 GR Bk2/15

MONYMUSK Strathspey 8 X 32 11/2

MRS STEWART'S JIG 8 X 32 Jig 35/1

FLIGHT TO MELBOURNE Reel 4 X 32 Square Set 47/3

WATER OF LEITH Strathspey 4 X 32 4cpl 53/2

THE SCALLYWAG Jig 8x40 52/5

ROYAL DEESIDE RAILWAY (THE) Reel 8 X 32 40/9

Supper Interval

GAEL FORCE WIND Jig 8 X 32 GrBk3/12

St COLUMBA’S STRATHSPEY Strathspey 5 X 32 5cpl Gillan/Sproule

THE LADIES OF DUNSE Reel 8 X 40 26/11

PELORUS JACK Jig 8 X 32 41/1

THE LAMMERMUIR HILLS Strathspey 8 X 32 2cpl Goldring

SWISS LASSIE Reel 8 X 32 39/1

JEAN MARTIN OF ABERDEEN Strathspey 3 X 32 3cpl 3 Dances 2006

HIGHLAND RAMBLER (THE) Reel 8 X 40 Goldring

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RSCDS Duns & District Branch

Secretary: Joyce Wells
Phone: 01890 840666
Email: Click Here


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