The Royal Scottish Country Dance Society (RSCDS) is a registered Scottish Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee dedicated to promoting Scottish country dance. It has a worldwide 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 βgrass rootsβ organizations that run classes, training and social events at a local level in their own areas.