Families and Friends Weekend 2026
Overview
Friends that dance together, stay together!
Come along and join in a weekend of fun, fitness and friendship in an RSCDS event designed for all families, together with dancers aged 40 and under.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Bookings
Bookings for Families & Friends Weekend will be available on this page soon. With any questions, please email [email protected].
Ticket Types
| Category | Price |
| Adult (18+) | £95 |
| Young Dancer (Age 12-17) | £80 |
| Young Dancer (Age under 12) | £80 |
The weekend price will include:
- both Friday and Saturday evening dances
- Saturday class and activities
- Sunday activities
- food (finger buffet on Friday evening, sandwich lunch on Saturday, two-course buffet on Saturday evening and a sandwich lunch on Sunday)
Under 5-year-olds
If you would like to bring a pre-schooler (under 5 and not yet at school) to the Families and Friends Weekend, please get in touch with us at [email protected] and we will get back to you.
Location
Extra Information / Schedule / Travel
Weekend Schedule
Friday | |
| 5.30pm until time of ceilidh | Registration |
| 7pm – 9.30pm | Evening ceilidh (Buffet at 8pm) |
Saturday | |
| 9.30am – 11am | Classes |
| 11am – 11.30am | Break |
| 11.30am – 12.30pm | Classes |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1.30pm – 2.30pm | Classes |
| 2.30pm – 3.00pm | Break |
| 3.00pm – 4pm | Activities |
| 5.30pm – 6.45pm | Buffet |
| 7pm – 9.30pm | Evening Scottish Country Dance |
Sunday | |
| 9.30am – 10.30am | Activities |
| 10.30am – 11am | Break |
| 11am – 12.30pm | Activities |
| 12.30pm – 1.30pm | Lunch (provided) |
| 1.30pm | Close |
Teachers
We are excited to be joined by teachers Grace Hill, Janet Johnstone and Alasdair Brown for the weekend’s classes.
Class Musicians
We are delighted to welcome Susan MacFadyen on accordion, Shona MacFadyen on fiddle and Fin Hope on accordion to play for the weekend’s classes.
Evening Musicians
Playing for both the Friday evening ceilidh and the Saturday evening dance, we are thrilled to be joined by Susan MacFadyen on accordion and Shona MacFadyen on fiddle.
The Hill Family Scholarships
Scholarship applications are open to family groups where at least 1 young dancer (under 18) and 1 adult (18+) are attending the Families and Friends weekend.
Maximum of 2 adults and 2 young dancers. Intended for dependent(s) dancer(s), and their parent(s)/legal guardian(s). Young dancer(s) must be under 18 years old.
To apply for a scholarship for this event please send a statement of support outlining reasons for your application to [email protected].
The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society is under no obligation whatsoever in respect of any personal injury which you may sustain and you agree to conform to any rules or regulations which may be made from time to time and which govern your visit to the Families and Friends Weekend.
If you have any questions please contact Youth Services on [email protected]
Refunds
Every effort will be made to provide refunds up to Monday 29th June 2026. Refunds will not be made for cancellations after this date. All refunds will be subject to an administrative charge of £10 per person. Attendees are strongly advised to have suitable insurance to cover any loss of fees in the event of illness, injury or other unavoidable circumstance.
Cancellation Policy
If, due to circumstances outside our control, we are required to cancel the Families and Friends Weekend then we will inform all attendees and a full refund will be provided. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society shall assume no liability for any losses resulting from individual pre-booked travel and accommodation. Please check your personal travel insurance policy.
Insurance
Attendees are strongly advised to have suitable insurance to cover any loss of fees in the event of illness, injury or other unavoidable circumstance.
Under 18-years-old
Attendees under 18-years-old need to be accompanied by a parent/legal guardian.
Who can attend
This event is for families (parents/legal guardians with young dancers aged 35 and under), together with dancers aged 40 and under.
This is a non-residential weekend and attendees will be responsible for booking their own accommodation if required. A list of just some of the accommodation on offer in and around Moffat can be found below. Please note that accommodation is not endorsed by the RSCDS.
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