History

Background / History of Glasgow Branch 
The history of country dancing in Scotland can trace its roots back to the early 18th Century. By the 19th Century it was firmly part of the social dance scene along with reels, quadrilles, waltzes and old time dances. The beginning of the 20th Century saw these ‘traditional’ dances  starting to fall out of fashion - being replaced with more modern dances. 
The Scottish Country Dance Society was formed in 1923 to revive these country dances and to ensure that Scottish country dancing remains part of Scotlands cultural heritage. A Glasgow Herald announcement invited persons interested in "Scots  Country Dances" to an inaugural meeting in Glasgow on 26 November 1923.  From this meeting, held at the Athenaeum in Glasgow, the Scottish Country Dance Society was formed... read more. 
It all started on 26 November 2023 - our Centenary.
Click here for Centenary Gallery including the plaque placed 26 Nov 2023, with dancing in the street!