What is a cèilidh?
A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional Highland social gathering featuring traditional music, dancing, and socialising. Originating from Gaelic for “visit” or “gathering,” modern cèilidhs are popular social events often featuring a dance caller (teacher) to guide dancers through energetic group dances (reels and jigs).
Cèilidhs are active – you will have the opportunity to dance with others and by led through the dances by our band members. It’s not a sit down show – you can just watch or take part as much as you like.
Community, tradition and lively dancing are at the heart of our cèilidhs and we welcome everyone, and no cèilidh experience is necessary.
Our cèilidhs are fun, informal social gatherings where people come together in a friendly, lively environment.
We bring you great music, song, dance and authentic Highland culture.
Cèilidh @ Cultarlann
We run cèilidhs on Friday nights from 1900-2130. You can see the dates and book tickets below. Entry is from 1830 and the cèilidh starts at 1900.
The ticket allows entry for one person and there are no other costs. Our cèilidh bar sells a small selection of alcoholic and soft drinks as well as simple snacks.
Each cèilidh has music and dancing in its heart and as a Gaelic centre, you will hear plenty of the language also. We might even encourage you to learn a bit.
All age groups are welcome although all under 18s must be accompanied by an adult taking responsibility. We operate a challenge 25 policy which means if you look younger than 25, we will ask for identification.
We can accept group bookings – please email us at failte@cultarlann.scot
Àite far an cluinn sinn Cànan na Gàidheil!
Let us build up a new Highlands
With brain, sweat of cheek and by hand
Highlands of which we can be proud
An exalted noble place for language and music
With life-giving food for spirit and body
Always available on your table
Suas togamaid Gàidhealtachd nuadh
Le eanchainn, braon-gruaidh agus dòirn,
Gàidhealtachd às ‘n dèanar uaill,
Àit’ àrd, uasal aig cànan is ceòl
S biadh beathail aig spiorad is brù
Ri fhaotainn a ghnàth air do bhòrd.
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