128-bar Medley (S64+R64)
2 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 4
| Set of 2 couples, who start the dance facing each other | |
| Strathspey Part (can be repeated) | |
| 1-8 | 1C+2C Reel4 across (W cross LSh first), to finish on a line 2W,1M.2M.1W across |
| 9-16 | All set |
| 17-24 | Repeat Reel4, again finish in a line, with W in same place and men now facing P |
| 25-128 | All set |
| Reel Part (is repeated the same number of times) | |
| Dance the same figures in Reel time | |
| (Can be repeated, usually 2 times through) | |
| (Often combined with reel of Tulloch) | |
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