About The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band – professional ceilidh band based in Edinburgh, Scotland
The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band are a lively professional Scottish dance band.
We are a band that can be hired for all events from Scottish country dancing to lively ceilidhs, weddings, graduation balls.
We are in demand to perform at weddings and functions throughout the UK and internationally.
Please contact us for a tailored quote for your event!
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We're regularly booked to perform for weddings and events at The Park Hotel in Kilmarnock, Drumtochty Castle in Laurencekirk and Stevenson House in East Lothian, Scotland.
At your function you can expect the following from the band:
- A band of professional musicians that care about what they do.
- A dance caller who can guide your guests through the dances.
- A band that will suit your budget and venue.
- A band that has performed on BBC Radio since 2009.
- A professional PA system which is fully tested to current safety standards.
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When it comes to ceilidh dancing we understand that not everyone knows what to do. So a dance caller will be supplied to guide the guests through the steps in a light-hearted fun manner.
Ceilidh dancing is all about having a great time. We make that part of our job to make it fun for all ages.
As well as providing music for ceilidhs, the band is also experienced at traditional reeling and Scottish country dances.
The band has travelled to France, The Netherlands, Germany, Norway, Spain, Kenya and Oman to play for functions, with more trips scheduled in the future.
Here are just some of the locations where we have been booked by clients on FixTheMusic for weddings and events...
- Drumtochty Castle, Auchenblae
- Stevenson House, East Lothian
- Upper College Hall, St Andrews
- Abbeywood Estate, Cheshire
- Buchan Braes Hotel, Boddam
- Hill of Tarvit, Cupar, Scotland
- Newby Hall & Gardens, Ripon
- The Nithsdale Hotel, Sanquhar
- Assembly Roxy, Edinburgh
- Masonic Lodge, Alexandria
- Hedderwickhill Farm Cottage, Dunbar
- Sandend Village Hall, Banff
- Bellahouston Bowling Club
- Glencorse House, Penicuik
- Ross Priory, Alexandria
- The Biscuit Factory, Edinburgh
- Dunglass, Cockburnspath
- The Free Company, Edinburgh
- The Park Hotel, Kilmarnock
- Glengarry Community Hall, Scotland
- Skendleby
- Cults, Aberdeen, Scotland
- Brodie, Forres
- Eastwoodmains Road, Giffnock
- Turnberry, Girvan
- Whiting Bay, Isle of Arran
- Daviot Steading, Inverness
- Bottomcraig, Newport-on-Tay
- Woodgreen, Fordingbridge
So if you're looking to hire one of the finest ceilidh bands Edinburgh has to offer, get in touch with The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band.
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14 Verified Reviews
"Hi Matthew, Thanks for the message! I had the most amazing night so thanks for the part you guys played in that, everyone is telling me how much they all enjoyed it! So thanks again. Regards, Catriona."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew and Julia from The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band came to play my 30th birthday in Glasgow at the weekend. They were absolutely fantastic. The setup was easy, communication before the event was good, music and dances were excellent. We had a couple of dances that I hadn't seen before which is always good to keep things fresh! We sent them a playlist the day before so we had music for the breaks which they played through their sound system. The had their own sound systen and lights which really added to the atmosphere as well. All in all very happy with the event and would definitely recommend Matthew and the band to anyone who's looking to arrange a ceilidh. Cheers!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew and his band played at our wedding at Glencorse House and were fantastic. They played all the ceilidh classics including a few that were new to us, and the calling was great so everyone knew what to do, or what they were supposed to do at least. They followed up with a short DJ set and the obligatory Loch Lomond to finish. The dance floor was full all night long!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew and his band were absolutely brilliant when they played in our sheep barn for my 50th birthday. From the music to the organisation everything was just perfect. For those who weren’t quite familiar with some dances he’d call out all the steps and everything flowed from start to finish. I’d highly recommend this band for any function large or small and would definitely rate them 5*."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew and the rest of the band were fantastic! Really quick communication on the lead up to the day and throughout the evening as well. They read the room and got almost everyone up dancing. They sorted out our first dance too. I would highly recommend them for your wedding, we had lots of positive comments about the ceilidh from our guests!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"A big thank you for playing for us on Saturday night at our 70th birthday celebrations in Lincolnshire. You were fantastic and really ‘made’ the night!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew and the band were amazing! They did such an amazing job at our charity's ceilidh, walking everyone through the dances and keeping energy up all night. Definitely recommend for anyone looking for a great ceilidh band for all abilities :)"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew and his colleague joined us for a family party and played a great ceilidh for us. For budget reasons I had booked only the two piece band but I got a fantastic set. They called the dances and remained in great spirits when some dancers proved faster learners than others. The band provided their own equipment which sounded fantastic, they were punctual and were great at communicating with me upfront. All in all I can highly recommend these guys. Thanks for making our evening very special!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Hi Matthew! Thank you so much for a wonderful Ceilidh on Saturday night, thank you for your patience and apologies again that we didn't get through the full set list!! Everyone said they really enjoyed it :) Rob & Gen."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band were absolutely amazing! They were extremely professional to deal with before the event and made sure all the details were clear and everything was in place. On the day itself they were so entertaining and got all our guests into the dance floor. Our non-Scottish friends and relations were glad to have the real Ceilidh experience. They were also sweet enough to let my Dad sing with them which also went really well! I cannot express how grateful we are to them. My husband and I wish them all the very best!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Mathew and his Ceilidh band played an amazing two-hour set that had everyone dancing and having a great time! The music was expertly crafted and kept the energy high throughout. Mathew's leadership and the band's professionalism were evident, making them a fantastic addition to the event. Overall, a fantastic performance that left everyone with smiles on their faces!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thank you to Matthew and his band for performing at our wedding last Saturday. All our guests loved your ceilidh. Many had never been to a ceilidh before and you made the dances so easy to understand and most importantly kept it fun. It was an amazing day for us made all the more special by your band. We're so glad that we hired you for our ceilidh!"
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Thanks to you and the band for a fantastic ceilidh for our wedding on Saturday. You were exceptional and had all our guests dancing like no one was watching! Great calling, great choice of dances and beautiful music. Thanks for making our night amazing. Mark and David."
Verified booking on FixTheMusic"Matthew from The Edinburgh Ceilidh Band drove from Edinburgh to Laurencekirk a Saturday evening and arranged a one-hour fantastic ceilidh for a bunch of Norwegians that had never danced it before. One hour might sound like a lot when you have never danced it before, but it was such a great fun and that hour went by so fast. Matthew used a lot of humour and the whole party really enjoyed taking part in it. Highly recommended!"
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