ceilidh

CEILIDH DANCES

If you’re looking for a ceilidh band or wedding dance band, the Black Isle Ceilidh Band are one of the best out there! With a wealth of experience playing both in Scotland and abroad, the ceilidh band are equally at ease running novice dancers through the steps as they are playing to veteran ceilidh goers. Lively ceilidh sets from whistles, guitar and fiddle provide the energy guaranteed to get everyone up on their feet, whether it be a wedding dance, birthday party or community ceilidh.

Wedding Dances & Parties

The Black Isle Ceilidh Band perform regularly for weddings and functions. They will put your guests at ease with their friendly approach and infectious toe tapping tunes. The group is especially busy with weddings during the summer months so make sure to book well in advance.

Community Ceilidhs

The group are a firm favourite for community ceilidhs. They regularly perform locally on the Black Isle, Inverness and elsewhere in the Highlands. Peak periods for community ceilidh dances are around Christmas and New Year, and for national celebrations such as Burns Night, so plan ahead!

Accessible for All

The band members have lots of experience adapting to different audiences. In 2022, they set up Cool Ceilidhs for Kids, which provided workshops to Black Isle families with primary-age children, supported by the National Lottery through Creative Scotland. The Black Isle Ceilidh Band promotes an open and inclusive ethos at all their ceildhs and events.

Old Favourites and More

The Black Isle Ceilidh Band have a diverse repertoire of traditional dances, including all the classics such as the Canadian Barn Dance, Gay Gordons, Dashing White Sergeant, Military Two Step, Strip the Willow….The band would normally include a few new ceilidh dances that you may not have done before, as well as some fun ceilidh dances for families if children are taking part. The band also perform traditional Scottish and Irish songs, should you wish to take a short break from ceilidh dancing at any point and get your breath back!

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