Lismore Ceilidh Dance Weekend
A wee festival of Scottish ceilidh dancing on the magical isle of Lismore. 4-6 June 2027
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Tickets go on sale 1st Sep 2026.
Escape to the Isle of Lismore for a weekend where Scottish dancing, live music and warm island hospitality come together in one of Scotland’s most beautiful settings.
Whether you’re an experienced dancer or taking your very first steps, you’ll be welcomed into our community to share great music, laughter and friendship. Slow down, breathe in the island air, explore Lismore’s stunning landscapes, and spend your evenings dancing together.
This year our guest band is The Occasionals, one of Scotland’s great Scottish dance bands. They’ll play for the Saturday night ceilidh and you’ll hear band leader Freeland Barbour talk about his life in music on Sunday morning.
We kick off on Friday night with our wonderful hosts and local band, the Lismore Dance band, with Mairi Campbell keeping you right on the dance floor.
Saturday morning is a dance workshop with Sheila McCutcheon who has a large repertoire of new/old dances. Come and learn some new ceilidh dances!
On Saturday afternoon there’s an option of walks, talks and open art houses, or you might want to simply rest and do your own thing – totally up to you!
Saturday night is the dance with The Occasionals.
A potluck lunch and a tunes session on Sunday wraps up our gathering!
Come and experience a weekend to remember.
PRICE: £120 for the first 20 places and then £145 standard ticket.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is the Isle of Lismore?
Lismore is an island of some 2,351 hectares (10 miles long and 1 mile wide) in Argyll, off the west coast of Scotland. It’s part of the Inner Hebridean islands.
It lies in Loch Linnhe in the Argyll and Bute council area.
Lismore shown on Google maps.
How do I get to Lismore?
Two ferry services operate to Lismore from Oban or Port Appin, both of which are on the mainland in Argyll.
The Oban ferry to Lismore takes 50 minutes. Vehicle reservations are recommended. Visit the ferry operator CalMac’s website for information, times and prices.
The Port Appin ferry to Lismore takes 10 minutes and is a passenger-only ferry. No vehicles. Visit the ferry operator Calmac’s website for more information, times and prices.
Getting to Oban
By train
A regular direct train goes to Oban from Glasgow Queen Street Station, and it takes just over 3 hours. Check train operator Scotrail.
By bus
The bus to Oban from Glasgow takes just under 3 hours, traffic permitting. The bus from Inverness to Oban takes 3 hours 30 minutes, with a change at Fort William. Check bus operator Citylink.
Edinburgh: there is a direct bus departing from Princes Street and arriving at Station Road station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. Time takes between 4.5 hours and 6 hours. Visit Citylink for details
By car
It takes 3 hours minutes to drive to Oban from Glasgow, 4 hours from Aberdeen, and 2 hours 45 minutes from Inverness. From Edinburgh, give 3.5 hours to Oban and 4 hours to Port Appin.
Mairi also has an FAQ page for her fiddle retreats on Lismore. You can find more relevant information about the island on this page.
No. All experience, or lack of, is welcome. Come as you are!
Sheila McCutcheon is one of the leading dance callers and teachers in Scotland.
She is at home in all manner of events and with a huge repertoire of dances at her disposal.
She is Dance Tutor for the BA Degree in Scottish Traditional Music at The Royal Scottish Conservatoire in Glasgow and runs various ceilidh dance classes for organisations in the Edinburgh area.
She is currently host and resident caller for the ever-popular Scotch Hop nights of open-air dancing at Linlithgow Palace.
She is also an accomplished step dancer.
Tickets go on sale 1st Sep 2026.
PRICE: £120 for the first 20 places and then £145 standard ticket.
PRE-REGISTER NOW OPEN! (eventbrite.co.uk link)
Or for any questions, please just reach out to Mairi.
