What is Caledonian Society?

Caledonian Society (CalSoc) is the University of Bath's Scottish social and dancing society. 

Join us to learn how to reel (Scottish dance), make new friends and go all out at an informal Ceilidh (party) or Caledonian ball.

Important! You do not need to be of Scottish descent nor have any ties to Scotland! Neither do you need to have any dancing ability (you will have just as much fun with two left feet).

We are a welcoming society that enjoys a dance, a dram and learning a bit more about Scottish heritage.


We meet in the SU at 6:30pm every Thursday evening before heading to The Edge Art Studio at 7pm. On Monday evenings we meet in town for a social and we host ceilidhs multiple times each semester. Come along and see what it's all about! 

Why Join CalSoc?

CalSoc meets for reeling practices once a week. You’ll find yourself swinging across the dance floor and learning some slick reeling skills to sweep your partner off their feet (quite literally...)

In addition to hosting ceilidhs at The Tub throughout term, we also hold a Spring Caledonian Ball with students from other universities joining us to reel the night away. Other events include the Christmas dinner, Burns’ night supper, and trips away to other university balls. 

But the most important reason to join CalSoc is to meet new people. Nothing breaks the ice quite like swinging arm in arm with a stranger!

Events

Reeling Practice
10th October 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Welcome Ceilidh
16th October 6pm - 9:30pm
The Tub
Come and join CalSoc for our first Ceilidh of the year! All dances will be demonstrated - no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | Free
Reeling Practice
17th October 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Reeling Practice
24th October 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Reeling Practice
31st October 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Reeling Practice
7th November 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
The Edge | Free | Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go
Reeling Practice
14th November 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
The Edge | Free | Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go
Reeling Practice
21st November 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Reeling Practice
28th November 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Reeling Practice
5th December 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Cultural Event | Student Group | Give it a go | The Edge | Free
Reeling Practice
12th December 7pm - 9pm
The Edge Art Studio
Join the Caledonian Society for some reeling in the Edge Art Studio! Newcomers always welcome, no experience required.
Give it a go | The Edge | Free | Cultural Event | Student Group

 

Committee

Look for these lads and lassies at our welcome socials and/or our reeling practice sessions. They may be able to give you an insiders tip!

Events Manager

Practice Manager

Chair

Social Media and Socials Secretary

Sponsorship and Socials Secretary

Treasurer

We can be spotted at our weekly reeling sessions or in the bar a wee bit past closing time...