A weekend of dancing and discussion
The Autumn Gathering provides an opportunity for dancers from across the world to gather over a weekend full of activities in autumn.
The 2024 Autumn Gathering and the 95th AGM will take place at Meadowbank Sports Centre in Edinburgh, Scotland.
(Please note the new time of the AGM, which will take place at 14:30, instead of the usual 14:00)
Fees
| Type | Cost |
| Weekend ticket | £70 |
| Weekend student ticket (18-25) | £50 |
| Weekend family ticket (1 adult plus children under 18) | £75 |
| Friday single dance | £40 |
| Saturday single dance | £40 |
| Friday single non-dancer | £10 |
| Saturday single non-dancer | £10 |
| Saturday class | £10 |
| Sunday class | £10 |
| Saturday class (student) | £5 |
| Sunday class (student) | £5 |
Venue
Meadowbank Stadium, London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Teachers and Musicians
| Teachers | Musicians | Bands |
| Graham Donald (Saturday class) | Muriel Johnstone (Saturday class) | Gordon Shand (Friday dance) |
| Faye McNeil (Sunday class) | Adam Brady (Sunday class) | Jim Lindsay (Saturday ball) |
Information and Programmes
Download the Weekend programme :
FAQs
Get answers to our most commonly asked questions below.
Looking for more guidance? Get in touch and we'll try to help.
For the final agenda, candidate profiles and voting arrangements for both the candidate elections (digital voting) and the AGM motions (in person voting in the agenda) visit our Governance page.
Tickets are available to purchase on the website. Click the blue "Book now" button to book online and select your preferred option(s). Please note that no physical tickets will be issued. Your email confirmation will act as your ticket and can be printed or presented on your phone at the venue as proof of purchase.
If you purchase a Weekend ticket then this will cover ALL activities across the Autumn Gathering 2024 weekend including dances and classes.
Alternatively, you can select individual classes and dances as preferred.
If you wish to request a refund for 2024 Autumn Gathering event tickets, then please note that the Society charges a one off administration charge of £10 per attendee to cover bank transaction costs.
If, due to circumstances outside our control, we are required to cancel the 2024 Autumn Gathering event then we will inform all ticket buyers and a full refund will be provided. The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society shall assume no liability for any losses resulting from individual hotel bookings or pre-booked travel. Please check your personal travel insurance policy.
If you have any questions, please email us at info@rscds.org.
Please let us know if you would instead prefer to donate your ticket money to the Society if any of the above circumstances apply.
Please see the attachment for the various hotels and Bed & Breakfast in the area near the venue.
Please see the places to eat in Edinburgh near the venue:
| Route | ||
| 44 | City Centre to Meadowbank via Princes St & Regent Terrace | |
| 26 | City Centre to Meadowbank via Princes St & Regent Terrace | |
| 5 | City Centre to Meadowbank via London Road | |
| 4 | City Centre to Meadowbank via London Road | |
Fees
| Type | Cost |
| Friday single dance | £40 |
| Friday single non-dancer | £10 |
Venue
Meadowbank Stadium, London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Dance Programme
Fees
| Type | Cost |
| Saturday single dance | £40 |
| Saturday single non-dancer | £10 |
| Saturday class | £10 |
| Saturday class (student) | £5 |
Venue
Meadowbank Stadium, London Rd, Edinburgh EH7 6AE
Dance Programme
Fees
| Type | Cost |
| Sunday class | £10 |
| Sunday class (student) | £5 |
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