History of the Association
Full Details
Details about the Association, from origination in 1928
up to 2002, can be found in the book "Old Rock to Castle Rock", written
by author and Association member, Vaila J Irvine. (See Notices to
obtain a copy.)
Brief Details
During the early 20th Century when there was extensive
migration from Shetland to the South, many Shetlanders came to Leith from
Lerwick via the regular boat service that ran at that time and it was
natural that those of them living in the Edinburgh and Leith area would
form the Association in 1928, for their social benefit.
In 1962 the Association purchased property at 11 Pilrig
Street and named it Zetland Hall and using it as a central base, until
sold in 1983.
In recent times most events, which have been in the
form of Shetland ceilidh dances, have taken place in the Thomas Morton
Hall, part of the Leith Town Hall complex, at the foot of Ferry Road.
Edinburgh Shetland Fiddlers' Society
The Shetland Association had many fiddlers among its
membership, resulting in the formation of the first Zetland Fiddlers in
the 1960's, who played at various events organised by the Association.
Evolving from these earlier times is the contemporary
organisation of the Edinburgh Shetland Fiddlers' Society, which thrives
independently, but which plays periodically at Association events.
Edinburgh, Lothians and District Orkney Association
This Association has many common features with the Shetland
Association and coming from the Northern isles there has been natural
bonding between the two and while the two exist independently, many people
are members of both Associations and attend events, most of which
now take place in the Thomas Morton Hall in Leith.
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