World Governing Body of Highland Dancing
The SOBHD are saddened at the loss of one of our former members of the Judges’ panel Anne McKay, who passed away on Wednesday 29th July 2015. The funeral will take place on Friday 7th August 2015 at 10.45am at Daldowie Crematorium. Our thoughts are with Anne’s family at this time.
Applications for the 2016 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo (REMT) Australia and New Zealand Highland Dance team are now being accepted from dancers located in Scotland. For further details please click on the application form below. REMT AUS and NZ_Application_2016_FINAL
The sportscotland institute of sport has launched a brand new film about talent: How can a pen & paper make you a better athlete?
It is with deep sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jennifer Lindsay on 23rd February 2015. The SOBHD would like to convey our heartfelt sadness to Jennifer’s family and our thoughts and prayers are with them at this very sad time. Jennifer was a true competitor in every sense. Her talent, her … Read more
It is with deep sadness that we inform you that Miss Jean Ritchie passed away peacefully on Thursday 29th January 2015. Jean’s family would like to thank the highland dancing community all over the world for the support received at this time. Jean Ritchie – family thank you
On the 22nd February 2015 the Supercomputer will be in Edinburgh.
Applications for the 2015 Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo Highland Dance team are now being accepted.
Congratulations to the 2013-2014 SOBHD UK Champion of Champions Oscar Winners: Juvenile – Billie-Jo Stephen (Teacher Lesley Bowman); Senior – Abbie MacNeil (Teacher Maryann McCreadie); Adult – Rebecca Thow (Teacher Rosaline Hendry). Pictured with SOBHD Chairman Christine Lacey MBE and SOBHD President Shendl Russell. Photograph courtesy of Ronnie Cairns Photography
Congratulations to Frances Paterson, who has been awarded the Atholl Clasp for 2014. Frances was presented with her award by the SOBHD Chairman, Christine Lacey, at the 2014 SOBHD AGM. Picture with SOBHD Chairman Christine Lacey MBE and SOBHD President Shendl Russell , courtesy of Ronnie Cairns Photography.
Many congratulations to our 2014 World Champions: Erin Blair, California – World Juvenile Champion, Abbie MacNeil, Glasgow – World Junior Champion, and Marielle Lesperance, Ontario – World Adult Champion.
Photograph courtesy of Ronnie Cairns.