John C Grant

The Borland Ceilidh Band have years of experience in providing a premier service. From weddings to corporate events – we can tailor your event to suit your needs.

Why choose the Borland Ceilidh Band?

Apart from the quality of music and professionalism, we have a dance instructor on the floor throughout the night to ensure that everyone can participate – no matter the skill level of the audience. We take the stress away from your event and allow everyone to enjoy their unique Scottish experience.

What types of events do we offer?

  • Weddings
  • Corporate Events
  • Reduced Price Parties
  • Compositions
  • Background Music
  • Ceilidh Experience nights of music, song, stories and poetry
  • Charity Events
  • Film, Television & Radio Work

Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact us for any other type of work at

management@borlandceilidhband.com

Whatever the event, the Borland Ceilidh Band has all equipment PAT tested within the last 6 months and  £2 million public liability insurance.

The Borland Ceilidh Band Ltd is a registered limited company (SC550166).

Please download our Borland Ceilidh Band weddings, parties and events brochure for more details.

The Borland Ceilidh Band have years of experience in providing a premier service. From weddings to corporate events – we can tailor your event to suit your needs.

 

What types of events do we offer?

  • Weddings
  • Corporate Events
  • Reduced Price Parties
  • Compositions
  • Background Music
  • Ceilidh Experience nights of music, song, stories and poetry
  • Charity Events
  • Film, Television & Radio Work

Additionally, please do not hesitate to contact us for any other type of work at management@borlandceilidhband.com

 

Whatever the event, the Borland Ceilidh Band has all equipment PAT tested within the last 6 months and  £2 million public liability insurance.

 

The Borland Ceilidh Band Ltd is a registered limited company (SC550166).

 

Please download our Borland Ceilidh Band weddings, parties and events brochure for more details.

Weddings

The Borland Ceilidh Band have years of wedding experience. We appreciate that you want that perfect, hassle free, day to remember. We provide everything for your wedding music so there are no hidden costs or worries. Our dance instructor is on the floor throughout the night to ensure that everyone can participate. We do not expect any prior knowledge of the ceilidh dances – we will tailor the evening to the audience.

 

Here’s what you get:

  • A three piece ceilidh band of professional musicians
  • A dance instructor on the floor during the instruction to help dancers of all abilities
  • PA, speakers and full backline (i.e. all the technical equipment necessary)
  • Disco or mood Lighting
  • All equipment is PAT tested
  • The band have full public liability insurance
  • We can provide either a full night of ceilidh, half ceilidh/half disco or a mix throughout the night.

We can provide additional services such as composing traditional music for the first dance, background music within the church or at the meal etc. Please enquire for prices.

 

Please download our Borland Ceilidh Band weddings, parties and events brochure for more details.

Weddings

John C Grant

The Borland Ceilidh Band have years of wedding experience. We appreciate that you want that perfect, hassle free, day to remember. We provide everything for your wedding music so there are no hidden costs or worries. Our instructor is on the floor throughout the night to ensure that everyone can participate. We do not expect any prior knowledge of the ceilidh dances – we will tailor the evening to the audience.

 

Here’s what you get:

  • A three piece ceilidh band of professional musicians
  • A dance instructor on the floor during the instruction to help dancers of all abilities
  • PA, speakers and full backline (i.e. all the technical equipment necessary)
  • Disco or mood Lighting
  • All equipment is PAT tested
  • The band have full public liability insurance
  • We can provide either a full night of ceilidh, half ceilidh/half disco or a mix throughout the night.

We can provide additional services such as composing traditional music for the first dance, background music within the church or at the meal etc. Please enquire for prices.

 

Please download our Borland Ceilidh Band weddings, parties and events brochure for more details.

Parties and Events

Kevin Longmuir – Burns Supper, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

Ceilidhs are the perfect party – whether it’s a birthday or just an excuse for a knees up!

We can perform traditional songs, instrumental music and additionally compose music that special occasion.

Parties and Events

Kevin Longmuir - Burns Supper, Charlotte Square, Edinburgh

Ceilidhs are the perfect party – whether it’s a birthday or just an excuse for a knees up!

 

We can perform traditional songs, instrumental music and additionally compose music that special occasion.

Compositions

Tracey O'Neil

Tracey O’Neil

We compose traditional music for all events and occasions. This is extremely popular with weddings for either first dance waltzes or music for the parents of the bride and groom.

The music is written by John C Grant, who is a published author of traditional music.

Compositions

Tracey O'Neil

We compose traditional music for all events and occasions. This is extremely popular with weddings for either first dance waltzes or music for the parents of the bride and groom.

 

The music is written by John C Grant, who is a published author of traditional music.

“The Coventry Set” composed by The Borland Ceilidh Band (c) 2015

Ceilidh Experience Evenings

Ewin Murray

This is extremely popular for hotels and tourist centres.

Ceilidh dances are interspersed with Scottish poems, song and traditional music. This allows the audience to gain a full experience in Scottish traditional culture whilst fully participating in a ceilidh.

We aim to demonstrate the very best in Scottish traditional music and poetry in a way that engages the audience whilst still providing a full ceilidh. This is an ideal package for tourists and small to medium numbers of guests.

Ceilidh Experience Evenings

This is extremely popular for hotels and tourist centres.

 

Ceilidh dances are interspersed with Scottish poems, song and traditional music. This allows the audience to gain a full experience in Scottish traditional culture whilst fully participating in a ceilidh. 

 

We aim to demonstrate the very best in Scottish traditional music and poetry in a way that engages the audience whilst still providing a full ceilidh. This is an ideal package for tourists and small to medium numbers of guests.