Scots on The Rocks

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Date registered: 14/11/2011

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No class Tuesday 24 February 2026 due to Hall issues – See you on 3 March! — 23/02/2026

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Mar 11

March Chaotic Ceilidh Tickets on Sale Now!

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Chaotic Ceilidhs

by Scots on The Rocks

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Jan 29

Additional Chaotic Ceilidh® for 2020 due to Popular Demand!

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Chaotic Ceilidhs

by Scots on The Rocks

Due to popular demand we have scheduled another Chaotic Ceilidh® for 2020 – Saturday 30 May.

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Jan 24

Burns Night

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by Scots on The Rocks

Happy New Year and an enjoyable Burns Night for those who will be celebrating.

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Nov 20

Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt

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by Scots on The Rocks

Check out the new webpage for Chris Duncan and Catherine Strutt – www.duncanandstrutt.com

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Nov 17

Save the Dates! – 2020 Chaotic Ceilidhs!

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Chaotic Ceilidhs

by Scots on The Rocks

The 2020 dates are: Saturday, 21 March 2020 – Saturday, 27 June 2020 – Saturday, 19 September 2020

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Why Scottish Country Dancing?

"A late 1990s BBC documentary exploring the question of 'what makes people happy' concluded that the activity generating the greatest degree of happiness in its participants was Scottish country dancing. The aerobic demands of this type of dancing are considerable, and enthusiasts of all ages tend to be physically fit. So here is a hobby that is officially more fun than sex and also better exercise. What's more, you are not only allowed to change partners - it would be impolite not to." (http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A315929)

"Let us take another example: Scottish country dancing. This is very social, it involves use and development of skills, and is relaxing in the sense that tensions can be discharged. It is in addition a complete world of its own, with special costumes and rituals, and it includes the arousal of a great deal of joy, partly through the music."

Argyle, M., The Psychology of Happiness (London, 1987). An article from Men's Health (Australia - Jan 03) magazine explored this further - Have A Fling by Sean Thomas.