Ever been to a Hungarian ceilidh?

The changing face of traditional dance in Scotland's cosmopolitan Capital

For those of us who went to school in Scotland, traditional dancing meant only one thing when we were growing up.

Well, three things really: Strip the Willow, the Gay Gordons and the Dashing White Sergeant. There might have been something else throw in if we were lucky, or unlucky, perhaps even a Canadian barn dance if the teacher was being really adventurous.

But, as Edinburgh and Scotland has changed, so has what is seen as traditional dance in the Capital. When Edinburgh Traditional Dance Forum stages its annual festival later this month it will be packed with influences of the many cultures of Scotland .

Among the highlights of the Pomegranates Festival when it kicks off for its fourth year on 25 April will be a ceilidh featuring Hungarian and Polish dances alongside those familiar Scottish favourites. The tiny and eclectic programme also includes everything from Scotland’s only Venetian Mask maker to a walking tour about Mary Queen of Scots role in traditional dance.