A bride and a groom in a kilt bursting through an arch of raised hands, guests cheering them on either side

Weddings · Parties · Festivals
Available UK-wide, including the Channel Islands

Authentic Scottish Ceilidh Entertainment

No awkward empty dancefloor. Not even once. Every dance is called, so even the guests who "don't dance" are in the middle of it by the second tune.

A ceilidh (pronounced "Kay-lea") is a simple, called social dance — perfect when most of your guests have never done one before.

550+events since 2008
220+weddings
2029prices locked in
💷 Prices locked until the end of 2029.

No nasty surprises. No mystery maths.

No “oh, by the way…” six months before the party. Book your ceilidh for 2027, 2028 or 2029 and the price you see is the price you pay. Full stop.

Wedding budgets have a habit of wandering off into the heather… your ceilidh entertainment won’t.

These prices cover weddings across the East Midlands — NG, LE and DE postcodes. Further afield? Nae bother. I travel across the UK, including the Channel Islands, with additional travel costs clearly agreed upfront.

No wedding tax. No last-minute price hikes. No faff. Just proper ceilidh fun at the price you were expecting.

See it for yourself

Watch what Schuggies Ceilidhs are really like

The essentials

What you need to know

Simple steps to your ceilidh

Three easy steps

  1. 1

    Book a chat

    A relaxed blether about what you’ve got planned, your guests and how I can make it all work on the day. No hard sell. No faff. Just a friendly chat.

  2. 2

    Confirm the details

    Lock in your date and price. I check in nearer the big day to confirm your running order.

  3. 3

    Fantastic evening

    Every dance called, everyone included — and a full dancefloor all night.

Seen me in action already?

  • Seen me in action at a wedding or one of my Nottingham Ceilidh Club nights?
  • Been stalking me across social media (that’s acceptable btw).
  • You know my prices and packages.
  • Want to skip ahead and book me right in? Check my availability; you have the option there to reserve your date if I’m available.

What I do

One caller, every kind of celebration

A ceilidh (pronounced "Kay-lea") is a Scottish or Irish social event with folk music and simple, called dances that anyone can join in with — no experience needed.

No awkward empty dancefloor.
Not even once.

A packed barn dancefloor mid-ceilidh, guests of all ages hand in hand
Schuggie in tweed waistcoat and flowered hat, raising a traditional Quaich friendship cup

Why choose me

Let's take the guesswork out of it

  • Multi-award-winning entertainment that gets everyone engaged, not feeling awkward
  • No awkward empty dancefloor. Not even once — every dance is called and beginner-friendly
  • Dreading the first dance? A ceilidh first dance turns nerves into fun
  • Gender-neutral, inclusive calling so everyone feels comfortable on the floor
  • A well-planned evening, handled start to finish, so you don't have to
Schuggie in flat cap and kilt, arms thrown wide in welcome in an autumn garden

Meet the expert

Hi, I'm Schuggie 👋

Originally from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland — proper Outlander country. I've called the East Midlands home for over 20 years, and no, I haven't lost my accent.

  • Authentic Scottish ceilidhs with a contemporary twist
  • Hosting since 2008 — 550+ events including 220+ weddings.
  • Castles, marquees, cosy wee village halls — and even London Zoo
More About Schuggie

Got a question that isn't answered here? Contact me — I answer every message myself.

Kind words

Loved by couples & party-throwers

"Absolutely made our wedding. The floor was packed all night and our guests are still talking about it!"
Barn wedding, Derbyshire

"Schuggie got everyone involved — even the shy ones. Professional, warm and brilliant fun." Birthday party, Nottingham

"Perfect for our corporate evening. Inclusive, energetic and genuinely memorable." Corporate away-day

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Hosting a work event?

Ceilidhs work just as well for team socials, conference evenings and client entertaining — everyone ends up talking to someone new.

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Ready when you are

Let's get your dancefloor buzzing

Check your date, grab a friendly no-pressure chat, and lock in your 2029-proof price today.

What happens next: you pick a date — I take care of the running order, music and calling.