Scottish country dancing is a common pastime activity for thousands of dancers in Scotland and many other countries. In Wellington there are thirteen clubs and three junior groups which operate between March and October each year. There are Saturday night dances as well as Club nights. Both New Zealand and overseas dancers are welcome at Club nights or Saturday dances. New members are always welcome.

These Clubs are affiliated via the Wellington Region to the New Zealand Branch of the Royal Scottish Country Dance Society. The Society was established in 1923 by its co-founders to protect and promote the standards of Scottish country dancing. Today it is an International organisation catering to the needs of some 25,000 members.