Region guide · Scotland

Lindy Hop & Swing Dance in Scotland

9 organisers run Lindy Hop and swing classes and socials across Scotland, in 6 towns, with weekly nights on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and 9 dated events coming up.

Towns in Scotland

Aberdeen3 listings
Dundee1 listing
Edinburgh16 listings
Glasgow10 listings
Inverness2 listings
St Andrews1 listing

Organisers in Scotland

Aberdeen University Swing Dance Society

Aberdeen

Aberdeen University students' association society with Monday and Thursday Lindy Hop classes, open practices and Friday socials, open to non-students.

4 listings ▸

Edinbop

Edinburgh

Non-profit Edinburgh swing group with weekly Balboa, blues/shag and Lindy classes, Balboa and St Louis Shag workshops, and live-music socials.

8 listings ▸

Glasgow Lindy Hoppers

Glasgow

Tuesday Balboa beginner and improver classes with a short practice, run alongside Glasgow Lindy Hoppers.

5 listings ▸

Thursday Night Blues

Glasgow

Glasgow blues dance classes with a social afterwards; the site describes blues as its own dance, not swing.

1 listings ▸

Glasgow Jitterbugs

Glasgow

Thursday Lindy Hop, shag and soul lindy classes in Glasgow city centre, plus an annual Soul Lindy weekend.

4 listings ▸

Edinburgh Swing Dance Society (ESDS)

Edinburgh

Thursday-night Lindy Hop and shag classes, open practice and social dancing at the LifeCare Centre in Stockbridge.

4 listings ▸

Vintage Tap and Swing

Edinburgh

Edinburgh Lindy Hop classes and workshops at North Merchiston Club, run alongside tap teaching.

4 listings ▸

Highland Swing (Inverness classes)

Inverness

Weekly Tuesday Lindy Hop classes in Inverness, with a monthly blues class and social.

2 listings ▸

Swing Dance St Andrews (University of St Andrews)

St Andrews

University swing society offering weekly Wednesday classes at the Students' Union in St Andrews.

1 listings ▸

Lindy Hop and swing in Scotland

In Scotland, 9 organisers run 22 regular weekly sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, with 9 dated events in the diary. Styles on offer: Lindy Hop, Charleston, Blues, Balboa, Collegiate Shag and Solo Jazz.

Mondays: Intermediate Lindy Hop at 20:00–21:00 (Macrobert Building, Room 614) and Balboa at 19:30–21:30 (St Columba's by the Castle). Tuesdays: Blues and Collegiate Shag at 19:30–21:30 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre), Balboa beginners at 19:00–19:50 (Woodside Halls), Balboa social and practice at 19:50–20:10 (Woodside Halls) and Balboa improvers at 20:10–21:00 (Woodside Halls) and 3 more. Wednesdays: Lindy Hop and Charleston at 18:30–22:00 (Greyfriars Charteris Centre) and Weekly swing class (Union Large Rehearsal Room, St Andrews). Thursdays: Beginner Lindy Hop at 20:00–21:00 (Macrobert Building, Room 614), Blues dance class and social (The Old Toll Bar), Thursday Lindy Hop at 19:00–20:00 (Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow) and Thursday practice and social at 20:00–20:30 (Garnethill Multicultural Centre, Glasgow) and 6 more. Fridays: Friday rotating class and social dance (Announced weekly on social media).

Starting out? Beginner Lindy Hop on Thursdays at 20:00–21:00, Friday rotating class and social dance on Fridays, St Louis Shag workshop (beginners) on 14 Nov 2026 and Balboa beginners on Tuesdays at 19:00–19:50 are described by the organiser as suitable for newcomers. Most classes rotate partners, so you can come on your own – see your first class.

Prices listed by organisers here run from £2 to £60 – a drop-in class or social is usually at the lower end; courses, workshops and weekenders cost more.

Where: Macrobert Building, Room 614, Announced weekly on social media, St Columba's by the Castle (EH1 2PW), Greyfriars Charteris Centre, Columcille Centre (EH10 4RT) and Lauriston Hall and 13 other venues. Each listing has Google and Apple Maps links.

Next up: Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social on Friday 30 October 2026, Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday) on Sunday 1 November 2026 and Fall Off The Log (Lindy Hop workshop day and evening social) on Saturday 7 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I learn Lindy Hop or swing dance in Scotland?

Beginner Lindy Hop at Macrobert Building, Room 614, Intermediate Lindy Hop at Macrobert Building, Room 614, Friday rotating class and social dance at Announced weekly on social media and Balboa at St Columba's by the Castle. Full times and venues are listed on this page.

What nights are the classes and socials?

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Times are as listed by each organiser; anything marked "check first" should be confirmed before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Listed prices run from £2 to £60. Drop-in classes and socials are cheapest; courses and weekend workshops cost more.

Do I need a partner or any experience?

No. 21 sessions are marked as suitable for beginners, and most classes rotate partners so you can come alone.

Where can I go social dancing?

Friday rotating class and social dance, Fall Off The Log (Lindy Hop workshop day and evening social), Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social and Edinburgh Balboa Weekend social (Sunday). Socials often start with a short taster class.

What should I wear?

Comfortable clothes and shoes that turn on a wooden floor – suede or leather soles are ideal, trainers with smooth soles are fine. See our guide to what to wear.