Venue Info
Ghillie Dhu, Rutland Street, 2, Edinburgh EH1 2AD
Napier Ceilidh
Ghillie Dhu, Edinburgh
From £20.00
Edinburgh Napier Students' Association
Category
Welcome/Freshers
Don yer kilts and fancy dresses, it's time for a ceilidh! 💃
Come along for an elegant night of Scottish music and dance - don't worry, we'll teach you all the steps! 💃
Napier are taking over the famous Ghillie Dhu ceilidh venue! Expect fantastic live music, gorgeous decor and an in-house bar, including a welcome drink (soft drink for those under 18). Whether this is your first ceilidh or you've been learning the steps since you were old enough to walk, everybody is welcome at this event and we'll make sure everybody knows what they're doing ✨
(Kilts not required, but please do dress up nice!) Everybody is welcome.
Location: Ghillie Dhu, 2, Rutland Place, Edinburgh EH1 2AD
Time: Entry from 8pm, finishes at 11.30pm. We recommend coming as early as possible to make the most of the event.
Tickets: Include a welcome drink of prosecco or orange juice, a ceilidh band, and live music. Tickets cost £19 + £1 booking fee. No refunds after 8pm on 7/9/26 (48 hours before) 🎟️
Please note, you must bring photo ID: those unable to provide proof of age will be unable to purchase alcohol at this event (soft drinks are available!) 🍷
Accessibility:
The Ghillie Dhu is fully accessible with an extendable ramp for entry, a lift to the auditorium level and accessible bathrooms on both the ground and upper floor.
Noise: due to the ceilidh band, expect the venue to be quite loud with music and chatter; feel free to bring any sensory aids that may assist you in this environment.
If you have any questions or requests relating to accessibility (or anything else!) please contact us on ENSA@napier.ac.uk
Event policies
I'm under 18, can I still come?
Yes - you will be unable to purchase alcohol from the bar but you are still welcome at the event!
What is a ceilidh?
A ceilidh (pronounced kay-lee) is a traditional Scottish social gathering featuring lively folk music and group dancing. It is an inclusive, high-energy event designed for all skill levels, typically led by a "caller" who guides dancers through simple, repetitive steps. You don't need any experience to join!
How does the Payment Plan work?
The Payment Plan is run by our website host and media partner Native. You will receive the payment emails from them, so please check your spam.
The first payment is 50% of the total price, and needs to be made at checkout. This is £10.
The latest date you can create a Payment Plan, ie make your first payment with a Payment Plan, is Wednesday 26 August.
The second payment is also 50% of the total price. This will be taken from your bank account automatically on Wednesday 2 September, so make sure you have money in it! Otherwise the payment won't go through.
If the payment hasn't gone through, you need to log in to your account here on edinburghnapier.native.fm and find the tab with bookings. Here you should be able to make that second payment.
Please note that if you have any outstanding payments, you will not be permitted entry to the event, and you will not receive a refund.
If you have any questions or issues with your payment plan, please contact the Native helpdesk first. If they don't get back to you, please contact us at ENSA@napier.ac.uk
What is the Dress Code?
The dress code is 'dress to impress'. This means formal clothes. Feel free to wear things like dresses, suits, ballgowns, jumpsuits, or kilts!
This is just a fun theme, if you don't wish to dress up you don't have to.