St Andrews Ceilidh

Saturday 19th November, 2005 - Danckert Krohn

The first ceilidh of the Bergen Scottish Society kicked off with a brief introduction to St Andrew and his importance to Scotland and a hearty meal of stovies - just the thing to fortify body and soul on a cold, damp November evening in Bergen. Once again Solheimkjøtt did us proud with their catering!

After the stovies had been washed down with coffee and cake, and a wee nip of something stronger, Gabriel Fliflet (accordion) and Annlaug Bursheim (fiddle) entertained the ceilidh goers with a selection of traditional tunes from both mainland Scotland and Shetland.

With a musical warm-up provided, and digestion accounted for, committee member June Murison led the dancing as Gabriel and Annlaug continued with their excellent renditions of traditional Scottish music.

All the old favourites from Scottish school and university ceilidhs in Scotland were danced, including the Dashing White Sergeant, Gay Gordons, Strip the Willow, St Bernard’s Waltz, Cumberland Reel and Boston Two-Step.

The dance floor was packed for much of the night, and pretty much everyone took the opportunity to work off the stovies and cake. The evening finished in time-honoured style with everyone coming together to sing Auld Lang Syne.

All in all a thoroughly enjoyable evening, with great expectations set for the next ceilidh!