The Autumn Gathering 2025

A weekend of dancing and discussion

Join us in Glasgow for the 2025 Autumn Gathering and 96th AGM of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society.  

Dancers from all over the world head to the annual Autumn Gathering to take part in classes and discussion forums, together with the Friday evening dance and Saturday ball. Whether attending as delegates or spectators, for just a class, the evening dances or the whole weekend, you’ll be sure of a warm Glasgow welcome. 

Fees

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Teachers and Musicians

TeachersMusiciansBands
Graham Donald (Saturday class)Luke Brady (Saturday class)Susan MacFadyen (Friday dance)
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Information and Programmes

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Venue

1445 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AW

Directions to the venue

FAQs

Get answers to our most commonly asked questions below.

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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.

AGM Governance

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 2025 weekend including dances and classes.

Alternatively, you can select individual classes and dances as preferred.

If you wish to request a refund for 2025 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 2025 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 [email protected].

Please let us know if you would instead prefer to donate your ticket money to the Society if any of the above circumstances apply.

This event is suitable for dancers aged 12+ and with sufficient dance experience for the programmes. Under 18s must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Information and guidance will follow soon.

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