The Gallivanters Ceilidh Band

Established for well over six years, the Gallivanters are a 5 piece ceilidh band comprising accordion, double bass, fiddle, guitar, mandolin and whistles. This combination of instruments gives a bright and vibrant sound to traditional entertainment. They play a variety of Scottish and Irish tunes for dancing as well as singing Scottish, Irish, Country and even some Beatles songs. To add to this, a full DJ package can be included.

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Historical Notes

Scottish Country Dancing as we know it today, has its roots in the French Royal court and was brought to Scotland by Mary , Queen of Scots, in the sixteenth century. Since then it has developed into a style which is unique to Scotland and is hugely popular from the Northern Isles down to the border, and even further South.

The Gallivanters make great efforts to demonstrate some of the more popular dances and make every Ceilidh Dance into a party.

Some Definitions

Gallivanter - noun - an incredible flirt, a gasconader.

Gallivant - verb - to jaunt, go about idly or for pleasure, show, to philander, act the gallant, to make love to, to keep company with.

Galliard - noun -  a brisk lively dance

So, come gallivanting with the Gallivanters!