Highland Dancing has a long and detailed history and is one of Scotland most cherished dance forms. To learn more about the history of Highland dancing we encourage you to do your own research and get in touch with official organisations who develop and promote Highland dancing.
The Cowal Highland Gathering was held in 1894 and in the 1902 Juvenile Highland Dancing Competition was added. In 1932 the first Juvenile Highland Dancing Championship was held. The first Adult World Championship was held in 1948. Bobby Watson (Aberdeen) won the World Junior Dance Championship in 1926.
The Scottish Official Board of Highland Dancing was formed on 15January 1950 and was held in the Plaza Ballroom, Stirling. Miss Hadden and Mrs Brown, representatives from the Scottish Country Dance Society, were present along with Miss Milligan and Mrs Brownmembers of the interim committee. Bobby Watson is also mentioned here.
Betty Jessiman was another notable Highland Dancer from the north-east of Scotland. She performed before Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip at Holyrood Palace in 1958 then she toured France as a solo Highland Dancer along with a Scottish Country Dance group.She won the World Championships in 1961.
