ScotlandsFest: Heel for Heel – Scottish Dance Fever

Wed Aug 19 2026 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm UTC+01:00

St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church | Edinburgh

Luath Press
Publisher/HostLuath Press
ScotlandsFest: Heel for Heel \u2013 Scottish Dance Fever
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Join Cindy Gray at ScotlandsFest, Luath Press's literary festival during the Edinburgh Fringe.
About this Event

What is it about Scottish dancing that gets people the world over in such a spin? The catchy music? The colourful gear? The fun of formations like ‘teapots’ and ‘helicopters’? In Heel for Heel writer and reeler Cindy Gray celebrates the enduring legacy of all the genres, from the ancient ‘Highland Fling’ to its successors, including Scottish Country Dancing, Step Dance and ceilidhs. Her book radiates with the energy and enthusiasm of dancers going ‘heel for heel’, like the guests at Mairi’s Wedding. Expect fancy footwork and dynamic photos!

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ScotlandsFest is Luath Press' annual festival during the Edinburgh fringe, celebrating the vibrant literary, cultural and political landscape of Scotland. There are many Scotlands, so many ideas of what Scotland is and can be. Each of us carries our own vision, our own experiences and our own perspectives of our nation. At ScotlandsFest, we celebrate these many Scotlands as seen through the eyes of the poet, the artist and the scholar.

Whether you live here or are visiting, make the most of your time at the Fringe. Discover ScotlandsFest. Big thinking in a small country – thought-provoking discussions, immersive storytelling, history, poetry, politics and more.

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

St Columba's by the Castle Scottish Episcopal Church, 14 Johnston Terrace, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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GBP 6.13 to GBP 11.55

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