Ravensheugh log cabin, Tyninghame
That was a cracking gig tonight – we were playing at a wedding ceilidh at Ravensheugh log cabin at Tyninghamne. It’s in a superb location on the East Lothian coast, overlooking the Forth Estuary, the Bass Rock and the Isle of May. The cabin itself is fairly small, but it has huge big windows overlooking the sea.
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When we arrived at the venue, we were greeted by the groom. He didn’t explain quite how he had persuaded his new wife to allow him to use her boat as a bar for the evening!
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As we started playing, the sun was setting over the Forth. It was beautiful! Apologies to the band for my absence while I nipped out to take this shot. For our next Tyninghame gig, I’m taking a proper camera, just in case we are treated to a repeat performance!
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We had a band ‘first’ tonight. In 17 years of playing, we’ve never experienced a newly varnished dance floor before. Unfortunately this one was so newly varnished, we were increasingly aware of that “ssshhhtk sssshhtk ssssshtk” sound as people lifted their feet from its sticky surface. It added an interesting percussive effect to the dances 
Ceilidhs galore
We’ve had a quiet couple of months, but now it’s May (and the sun’s out) we’re heading into the summer wedding season. We’ve got plenty of ceilidhs booked for the coming months, including several at Tyninghame log cabin near Dunbar, which is always a lovely venue for a celebration.
We still have a few dates available over the summer – you can check our availability on our online band calendar if you are thinking of booking the band.
Da Hooley is available for ceilidh bookings in 2012
We tend to find that as soon as the New Year celebrations are over, folk are phoning us to book us for their ceilidhs in the coming year. If you’re planning an event, you can check our availability on the Da Hooley ceilidh band gigs page. Please book early if you are planning an event such as a wedding or family celebration that is on a fixed date – we sometimes get booked up over a year in advance.
Although the band is based in Edinburgh, we’re happy to travel. if you’d like to find out more, please contact the band. We look forward to hearing from you!
