The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) is a registered Scottish charity (SC 016085), dedicated to promoting Scottish country dance. It has a world-wide network of Branches and Affiliated Groups, with a small administrative team at its central office in Edinburgh. The Branches (also known as Local Associations), which are independent, autonomous bodies, operate under a Licence Agreement with the Society. Branches and Affiliated Groups are the “grass roots” organisations which run classes, training and social events at local level in their own areas. Members of the RSCDS, through the Branches, appoint delegates to represent them at the Society’s General Meetings.

The Society exists to promote and develop Scottish country dancing worldwide for the benefit of present and future generations.

The policy and governance of the Society is directed by the Management Board, whose members are all Trustees of the charity. The Board is supported by three Management Committees – Education & Training, Membership Services and Youth Services – and a range of Panels and Working Groups.