Welcome to the RSCDS Banffshire Branch
The Banffshire Branch encourages Scottish Country Dancing throughout Banffshire. We have over 50 Members, including a dozen or so RSCDS-Certified teachers who teach locally, nationally and internationally.
The Branch traditionally holds an annual Dance on the second Friday in November. There are also day schools, festival participations and special demonstrations. In addition, many of the local class groups organise their own 'end of term' and/or annual dance and welcome other dancers to join in.
History
Originally formed as the Buckie and District Scottish Country Dance Society at a Public Meeting in Buckie on Monday 9th September 1929, the title was changed to the Banffshire Branch at the first Annual General Meeting.
Those initial classes in Buckie soon spread when our first Dance Teacher, Mr. John Duncan, accompanied by Miss Nen Watson and Mrs. Jean Mair, taught classes at Forglen, Marnoch and Cornhill.
This tradition has continued for the past 80 years. We welcome new members of all ages and abilities.
Committee officers 2011/2012
| Title | Name | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Kate Strathdee | 01261 842208 |
| Secretary | Alice Archibald | 01888 563206 |
| Treasurer | Bob Taylor | 01542 831007 |