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Weddings · Parties · UK-wide, including the Channel Islands

Authentic Scottish Ceilidh Entertainment

No empty dancefloor. No awkward standing about. Every dance is called, so even the guests who "don't dance" are in the middle of it by the second tune.

A ceilidh (pronounced "Kay-lea") is a simple, called social dance — perfect when most of your guests have never done one before.

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550+events since 2008
220+weddings
2028prices locked in
Locked-in Prices Until 2028

No surprise increases. No guessing games.

Book for 2026, 2027 or 2028 and the price you see is the price you pay — full stop. Wedding budgets can spiral. Your ceilidh entertainment won't.

Prices locked until 2028. Guide prices are for the East Midlands, with additional travel for the rest of the UK including the Channel Islands.

The essentials

What you need to know

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Simple steps to your ceilidh

Three easy steps

  1. 1

    Book a chat

    A friendly, no-pressure call to talk through how a ceilidh will work for your day.

  2. 2

    Confirm the details

    Lock in your date and price. I check in nearer the big day to sort the running order.

  3. 3

    Fantastic evening

    Every dance called, everyone included — and a full dancefloor all night.

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What I do

One caller, every kind of celebration

A ceilidh (pronounced "Kay-lea") is a Scottish or Irish social event with folk music and simple, called dances that anyone can join in with — no experience needed.

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Weddings

The perfect mix of engaging, fun and classy

Perfect if most of your guests have never done a ceilidh before.

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Parties

Gets even the most reluctant dancers up

Works just as well in a cosy village hall as a big hotel ballroom.

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No empty dancefloor.
Not for one single song.

A packed barn dancefloor mid-ceilidh, guests of all ages hand in hand
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Why choose me

Let's take the guesswork out of it

  • Multi-award-winning entertainment that gets everyone engaged, not feeling awkward
  • No empty dancefloor — every dance is called and beginner-friendly
  • Dreading the first dance? A ceilidh first dance turns nerves into fun
  • Gender-neutral, inclusive calling so everyone feels comfortable on the floor
  • A well-planned evening, handled start to finish, so you don't have to
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Meet the expert

Hi, I'm Schuggie 👋

Originally from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland — proper Outlander country. I've called the East Midlands home for over 20 years, and no, I haven't lost my accent.

  • Authentic Scottish ceilidhs with a contemporary twist
  • Hosting since 2008 — 550+ events including 220+ weddings.
  • Castles, marquees, cosy wee village halls — and even London Zoo
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Loved by couples & party-throwers

"Absolutely made our wedding. The floor was packed all night and our guests are still talking about it!"
Barn wedding, Derbyshire

"Schuggie got everyone involved — even the shy ones. Professional, warm and brilliant fun." Birthday party, Nottingham

"Perfect for our corporate evening. Inclusive, energetic and genuinely memorable." Corporate away-day

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See it for yourself

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Hosting a work event?

Ceilidhs work just as well for team socials, conference evenings and client entertaining — everyone ends up talking to someone new.

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Ready when you are

Let's get your dancefloor buzzing

Check your date, grab a friendly no-pressure chat, and lock in your 2028-proof price today.

What happens next: you pick a date — I take care of the running order, music and calling.

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