Classes/Dances/Events

Perth Bridge. From an original painting by Perth RSCDS member Margaret Breckenridge.

The Perth and Perthshire Branch of the RSCDS runs a series of classes, dances and social events throughout the year.

Events are in Perth unless otherwise stated.

Winter Classes 2024/25

Classes will be run according to RSCDS / sportscotland guidelines.

  • General Class:
    Tuesdays from 7 January 2025 – 25 March 2025, 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
    Tryst Hall, Pitlochry, PH16 5EB. Teacher is Linda Gaul.
    £2 for members, £2.50 for non-members.
  • Beginners/Refreshers/General Class:
    Wednesday from 8 January 2025 – 26 March 2025, 7.00pm to 9.00pm.
    Beginners/Refreshers 7.00pm – 8.00pm; General from  7.30pm to 9.00pm. Doors open 6.50pm.
    Perth Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN.
    Teacher is Fiona Goudie.
    £4 for members, £5 for non-members.
  • General Class: Thursdays from 9 January 2025 – 27 March 2025 .  2.00pm to 3.30pm.
    St Matthews Church Hall, Tay St, Perth, PH1 5LQ.
    Teacher is Rae Farrow. 
    £3.50 for members, £4.00 for non-members.
  • Advanced Class: Thursdays from 9 January 2025 7.30pm – 27 March 2025.  7.30pm to 9.30pm. Doors open 7.15pm.
    Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN.
    Teacher is Judith Borup.  £4 for members, £5 for non-members.

Please email perthrscds@gmail.com for further information regarding any of the above classes.

Covid 19 Guidelines for Branch Autumn and Winter Classes

We have now moved into the ‘living with Covid’ phase. Please find below the guidelines that will be followed at Autumn and Winter Classes in line with the updated guidance from the Scottish Government and NHS Scotland.

Please do not attend if you are feeling unwell or have been advised to isolate.
Please sanitise your hands regularly.
If you have any questions, please contact the Branch Secretary on perthrscds@gmail.com or speak with your class teacher.

EVENTS 2024/25

Branch Centenary Events

Centenary Dance

The dance was devised by Allana Creighton. The music was composed by Mo Rutherford.
Crib Link to “The Perth & Perthshire Centenary Jig”:  https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/The-Perth-Perthshire-Centenary-Jig.docx

Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Dance 22 February 2025

The Perth and Perthshire Branch was founded in February 1925 and to celebrate this centenary event a dance was held on the 22 February 2025 with a programme made up of dances which are in some way related to Perth and Perthshire.  Long serving teacher and Branch member , Christian Catto, cut the centenary cake.  She was flanked by former Branch Chairs (left to right) Rod Purcell, Rae Farrow, Liz Hamilton and Allana Creighton. (See picture)

 

Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Ball 4 April 2025

The Branch centenary ball will be held on the 4th April 2025. All tickets have been sold so any ticket applications will be placed on to the current waiting list.  Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, 1, Leonard Street, Perth, PH2 8HE. Commencing: evening.  Band: Jim Lindsay & Band.
 
Ticket Applications are available from the link below:
 
 
The crib for the programme will be in a link below, please note that the crib for the first dance is detailed in the centenary dance section above.
 
 
The diagrams for the programme will be in the link below, please note there is no diagram for the first dance and a crib is available in the centenary dance section above.
 

https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/perth-and-perthshire-centenary-ball-4-april-2025-diagrams-3-2.pdf

 

Spring Classes/Summer Dances 2025

The dates and programmes for Spring Classes/Summer Dances 2025 are detailed in a link below.  As usual there will be live music during Spring Classes and a selection of different bands during the Summer Dancing. 
Dances will be held at the Robert Douglas Memorial Institute in Scone, Perth, PH2 6LL starting at 7.30pm.  Any difficulties please contact Rod Purcell (Secretary) at perthrscds@gmail.com.

The link to the full Spring Classes/Summer Dance Programme is in the link below.

https://www.rscds-perthandperthshire.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Spring-classes-and-summer-dance-2025.pdf

Spring Class :

6th May David Oswald (Musician)/ Carol Bisset (Teacher)

13 May: Neil Copland / Rae Farrow
20 May: James Coutts / Fiona Goudie
27 May: Nicol McLaren / M. Breckenridge
3 June: Frank Thomson/ Allana Creighton
10 June: Jim Lindsay / June Templeman
17 June: Mo Rutherford / Linda Magill
24 June: Ewan Galloway / Judith Borup

 

 
Minicribs and Diagrams (to follow)