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Dancer David Wilton recently performed at the closing ceremonies of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in Delhi, India. David is pictured to the left of the pipers.

The SOBHD celebrated it’s 60th Anniversary (1950-2010) with a dinner and ceilidh on Sunday 22nd August 2010 at the Piping Centre, Glasgow. Pictured at the celebrations are Christine Lacey (Chairman), Mrs Haggarty MBE (Vice President) and Shendl Russell (President).

Congratulations to students from the Heather Jolley and Elizabeth Johnston Schools of Highland Dance who were asked to perform at the recent 2010 Winter Olympics, held in Vancouver, Canada. The dancers danced at the ice hockey, curling and speed skating venues.

Congratulations to Billy Forsyth MBE who has been awarded the 2009 Atholl Clasp. Billy was presented with a set of cufflinks, engraved with WB MBE, by the SOBHD Chairman Christine Lacey.

Congratulations to the 2008-2009 Oscar winners… Junior Winner: Sophie Oliver Adult Winner: David Wilton Juvenile Winner: Robyn Hart-Winks

Congratulations to Iain Macdonald who has become an Honorary Member of the SOBHD in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Highland Dancing. Iain started dancing and piping at 7 years old, his teacher being Tommy Pollock from Glasgow. He also took lessons from Bobby Cuthbertson, Andrew Sutherland, Jackie Grant and Willie Cuthbertson and he continued … Read more

Congratulations to the 2009 World Champions. Pictured from left to right are Morgan Bamford – World Junior Champion, David Wilton – World Adult Champion and Robyn Hart-Winks – World Juvenile Champion.

For nearly 80 years, Adeline Duncan was involved with Highland dancing. Mrs. D taught in Victoria and trained many outstanding dancers including two World Champions, Jennifer Lindsay and Angus MacKenzie. Her other pupils read like a who’s who in Highland dancing – Cheryl Rafter, Jennifer Wilson, Anne Reid, Kathy Whyte, Lynn Griffiths, Kathy Giebelhaus, Laurel … Read more

Congratulations to Wilma Tolmie who has received this year’s Atholl Clasp presented by SOBHD Chairman Christine Lacey. “Ever since I can remember Wilma has produced champion dancers and is still producing champions. She has given many years of service to the Board Committees and many years to competition organising. Dancer, Teacher, Competition Organiser, Honorary Member … Read more

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Miss Lynn McLaren passed away peacefully on 10th December 2008. Evelyn McLaren was posted to Duns during the 2nd World War as a land girl. She and Ella Wynn started the Lynella Dance School in 1944. She placed an advert in a little sweet shop … Read more