Latest Event: A Winter Dance at the Hall Bournemouth Caledonian Society, the premier Scottish Club in the town, is delighted to announce a long awaited Winter Dance on Saturday February 21st, 2009. Everyone is most welcome to join us at the Scottish Hall for a fun evening for all the family. Time: Saturday February 21st, 6.45 for 7.00 to 11.00 Place: The Scottish Hall, 80-82 Shelbourne Road, Charminster, Bournemouth (parking nearby in the St. Andrew's Church Car Park, Bennett Road) Tickets/Crib: £7.00 each in advance (which includes a tasty buffet supper) This will be a fun and warm evening (just what you need given the weather recently!) and a great chance to find out more about Scottish dancing. Contact Irene Millar 01202 570090 or Suzanne Ramsay 023 8028 2494 for ticket information or via our contact form.

Our society, created in 1907, comprises of expatriate Scots and families, together with those of Scottish descent keen to retain their culture and heritage.

Society evenings are held in the Scottish Hall on Thursdays at 7-45pm until 10pm from mid September to end of May. The entrance fee is Members £2, Non Members £2.30 this includes light refreshment. The evening usually comprises of speakers / entertainment for approximately one hour followed by tea, then dancing.

Each Monday our Scottish Country Dance class is held, which caters for all standards. This takes place from 8pm until 10pm. The entrance fee is £2 and includes light refreshment.

The society also has its own Scottish Country Dance Team, Choir and Heritage Group. Our Scottish Country Dance Team perform at various functions throughout the year and are available upon request throughout Dorset and beyond. The Caledonian Singers regularly entertain at charitable functions. All who can make a reasonable tuneful contribution are welcome!

On the second Wednesday, our Heritage Group meet for interesting talks and discussions concerning Scottish History, Culture and topical debate.

All the above meetings are open to all comers. Full membership of the society is available to those born in Scotland, those of Scottish descent and those married to either of these qualifies!

For further information about the club, including our address in Bournemouth, please check our contact page for details.

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