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 2023/2024 have now ended and will recommence in September/October 2024.  Please see details of Spring Classes and Summer Dances below.

Classes will be run according to RSCDS / sportscotland guidelines.

  • General Class: Tuesdays from <date to be agreed>,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  <date to be agreed>. 7.00pm to 8.00pm Beginners/Refreshers, General from <date to be agreed> 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, £2 for Beginners/Refreshers (first hour only).
  • General Class: Thursdays from <date to be agreed>.  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.
  • Experienced Class: Thursdays from <date to be agreed>.  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.

Spring and Summer Events 2024/25

Perth and Perthshire Branch Centenary Ball 2025

The Branch centenary ball will be held on the 4th April 2025. Please keep the date free in your diary
 
 
The crib for the programme will be in a link below in 2025.
 

Spring Classes and Summer Dances 2024

The dates and programmes for Spring Classes and Summer Dances are detailed in the Link below.  As usual there will be live music during Spring Classes and a selection of different bands during the Summer Dancing.  Classes and 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.

Full Spring Classes and Summer Dance Programme Link below:

Minicribs and Diagrams
 
 
Spring Classes 2024:
 
7nd May – Musician : Frank Thomson/Teacher : Deb Lees
 
14th May – Musician : Neil Copland/Teacher : Rae Farrow
 
21th May – Musician : David Oswald/Teacher : Carol Bisset
 
28rd May – Musician : Ewan Galloway/Teacher : Fiona Goudie
 
4 June – Musician : Jim Lindsay/Teacher : Judith Borup
 
11 June – Musician : James Coutts/Teacher : June Templeman
 
18th June – Musician : Marian Anderson/Teacher : Allana Creighton
 
25th June – Musician : Steven Carcary/Teacher : Linda Magill
 
 
 Summer Dance Dates 2024:
 
2nd July – Band: Marian Anderson
 
 
09th July – Band: Neil Copland
 
 
16th July – Band: Frank Thomson
 
 
 
23th July – James Coutts
 
 
 
30 July – Ewan Galloway
 
 
6th August – Band: Steven Carcary
 
 
 
13th August – Band: David Oswald
 
 
 
20th August – Band: Jim Lindsay
 
 
27th August – Band: Sandy Nixon