RSCDS Archive Open Day
Schedule
Thu, 11 Dec, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sat, 13 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm
UTC+00:00Location
12 Coates Crescent | Edinburgh, SC
About this Event
Daily Highlights
Open
Thursday & Saturday: 11:00 – 15:00
Last entry: 30 min before the closing time.
Earliest Treasures
A peek into earliest treasures related to Scottish dance heritage.
Dancing through 1920–1930s: The Early Years of the RSCDS
Photos, programmes, and memorabilia from the society’s formative years
Archive Bites: Lunchtime Talks
12:30–12:50 + Q&A (15 min)
Join us for bite-sized insights into dance history.
Thursday 11 December
Tracing the Duke of Perth: Sources and Figures (Alena Shmakova, Archive Assistant)
A journey through archival clues and variants behind one of Scotland’s iconic dances.
Saturday 13 December
Popular Dances and Their Origins (Alan Macpherson, Honorary Archivist)
From military marches to ceilidh favourites, uncover the tales behind the Dashing White Sergeant, Reel of the 51st Division, and more.
Where is it happening?
12 Coates Crescent, 12 Coates Crescent, Edinburgh, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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