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 2025/26
Full details of classes for 2025/26 have still to be agreed
Classes will be run according to RSCDS / sportscotland guidelines.
- General Class:
Tuesdays from Dates to be agreed 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
Tryst Hall, Pitlochry, PH16 5EB. Teacher is .
£ for members, £ for non-members.
- Beginners/Refreshers/General Class:
Wednesday from Dates to be agreed, 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.
£ for members, £ for non-members. - General Class: Thursdays from Dates to be agreed.
St Matthews Church Hall, Tay St, Perth, PH1 5LQ.
Teacher is .
£ for members, £ for non-members. - Advanced Class: Thursdays from dates to be agreed. Doors open 7.15pm.
Methodist Church, Scott St, Perth, PH2 8JN.
Teacher is . £ for members, £ 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
Branch Centenary Booklet
As part of the centenary celebrations the Branch has developed an all colour booklet charting some of the key events for the Branch over the past one hundred years. Fully illustrated the booklet will be on sale at Spring Classes for the £3.
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
Centenary Branch Award
At the centenary ball a special Branch Award was made to Jim Lindsay in recognition of his outstanding musicianship and contribution to scottish country dancing across the whole of Perth and Perthshire. The Award is in the gift of each local Branch. The award was presented by Gary Coull, RSCDS Chair (left) and Christopher Smith, Branch Chair, (right) also presented Jim (centre) with a gift on behalf of the Branch.
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End of Year Dance 2025
An End of Year dance will be held on the evening of the 27 December 2025. Venue and band to be confirmed.
End of Centenary Year Dance 2026
A dance to close the end of the Branch centenary year will be held on the 21 February 2026. Venue and band to be confirmed.
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.
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