If George Meikle’s mother had any regrets about her son growing up to be a band leader, she can definitely blame that one on the milkman!  At age six, young George took up the accordion together with his father, who was a roundsman for the local Dairy at the time!  Father’s poor work-worn fingers were unequal to the intricacies of the instrument, but George played on, and by the age of fourteen was playing for general dances and weddings. After a few years on second accordion with the Strathearn Dance Band, George formed the Lothian Scottish Dance Band, in the 70’s.  Now, twenty-five years later, the band’s musical talents are recognized, and requested, throughout the dancing world.
One of the features which makes the Lothian Scottish Dance Band so special is their particularly close involvement with the dances, not just the dancing.
Careful selection of the appropriate tunes, and a broad working knowledge of the Scottish country dance scene give the Lothian Scottish Dance Band the firm foundation upon which they build their very popular tune sets.