Aroostook Caledonians
Participate in Scottish culture
Our purpose is to preserve and promote Scottish culture in and around Houlton, Maine, at no cost to the participants. Everybody’s welcome.
Join us to learn Scottish Country Dancing. Find our more about the Flower of Scotland Tartan featured at the top and bottom of this page. Discover what’s special about a Highland Cow.
For those who would like to contribute financially, we are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and all donations are fully tax-deductible.
Potluck & Tea Dance in Houlton on December 1, 2024!
Upcoming Events
** NO DANCING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 18 **
All events are held at Watson Hall behind Church of the Good Shepherd at 116 Main Street in Houlton Maine.
IMPORTANT: Practice for Sunday, November 23, 2025, and Wednesday, November 26, 2025, will be held at The Cup Café, which is located downstairs at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Houlton, at 61 Military Street. This is only about a block away from our usual location.
| ST. ANDREW’S DAY POTLUCK | 30 Nov 2025 | 3:00 – 6:00 pm | All levels invited! |
| FREE Scottish Country Dancing Class | Every Sunday | 3:00 – 5:00 pm | All levels invited! |
| FREE Scottish Country Dancing Class | Every Wednesday | 11:00 am – 1:00 pm | All levels invited! |
St. Andrew’s Day Dance Program (30 Nov 2025)
List of Scottish Country Dances for St. Andrew’s Day Potluck on November 30, 2025.| DANCE | TYPE | NUMBER OF COUPLES |
|---|---|---|
| 1. The Wild Geese | Jig (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| 2. Australian Ladies | Reel (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| 3. The Walled Garden | Strathspey (8×32) | 2 in 4-couple set |
| 4. Mrs Stewart’s Jig | Jig (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| 5. Anna Holden’s Strathspey | Strathspey (8×32) | 2 in 4-couple set |
| 6. The Wardrobe | Reel (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| INTERMISSION | ||
| 7. Postie’s Jig | Jig (4×32) | 4 in 4-couple set |
| 8. Mairi’s Wedding | Reel (8×40) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| 9a. MacDonald of the Isles | Strathspey (3×32) | 3 in 3-couple set |
| 9b. MacDonald of the Isles (for 5 couples) (if enough dancers) | Strathspey (5×32) | 5 in 5-couple set |
| 10. Cranberry Tart | Jig (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| 11. Balquidder Strathspey | Strathspey (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
| 12. De’il Amang The Tailors | Reel (8×32) | 3 in 4-couple set |
WHAT: Saint Andrew’s Day Potluck/Tea Dance
WHEN: Sunday, December 1, 2024, 3:30-6:30 p.m.
WHERE: Watson Hall, 116 Main St, Houlton, Maine
(immediately behind Church of the Good Shepherd)
COST: Please bring a dish to pass. Donations toward
the new roof for Watson Hall will also be gratefully accepted.
OPEN TO EVERYONE! BEGINNERS WELCOME!
DANCE PROGRAM
Kendall’s Hornpipe (J 8×32)
Highland Rambler (R 8×40)
Monymusk (S 8×32)
The Machine Without Horses (J 8×32)
Saint John River (S 4×32)
On the Quarterdeck (H 8×32)
*** BREAK ***
Ladies’ Fancy (J 8×32)
Mrs MacLeod (of Raasay) (R 8×32)
MacDonald of the Isles (S 3×32 or 5×32)
Domino Five (R 5×32)
Sauchie Haugh (S 8×32)
Flowers of Edinburgh (R 8×32)
Scottish Country Dancing
We practice Scottish Country Dancing on Sundays and Wednesdays.
Here is a list of some of the dances we’ve practiced during those sessions. The list includes links to instructions and videos.
P.S. That photo is not us. We are much less formal 😉
We need Pipe & Drum Corps members!
If you play bagpipes or Scottish drum and are interested in being part of a pipe band in the Houlton, Maine area, please contact us. If you are wondering what a pipe band is, check this out.
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