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Dancers, dressed mostly in black, dancing a strathspey circle. Judges in the background on a stage.
Dancers, dressed mostly in black, dancing a strathspey circle. Judges in the background on a stage.
Laughing woman clutching a large trophy. Her team surrounds her, smiling and clapping.
Laughing woman clutching a large trophy. Her team surrounds her, smiling and clapping.
Team in kilts/black skirts and white shirts dancing a pas de basque.
Team in kilts/black skirts and white shirts dancing a pas de basque.

The next Newcastle Festival of Scottish Country Dancing will take place on Saturday, 14 February 2026, at Kenton School, starting at 10:30 am.

Tickets for spectators: £5/£2.50 (students in full-time education)/free (under 18s)

The Festival will be adjudicated by Patrick Chamoin.

An evening dance with the David Oswald Scottish Dance Band will follow at 7:30 pm.