32-bar Strathspey
4 couples
Set shape: Longwise - 4
Progression: 2341
| 1-8 | 1C lead down to 4pl, ½ RH turn, finish in the middle facing up to 4C, (2C+3C+4C up on [3-4]) ; 1C set to 4C, 1W+4M LH turn while 1M+4W RH turn, 1C finish in the middle facing 3C, who face down |
| 9-16 | 1C repeat setting and turning with 3W ; and with 2C to finish between 2C in top place facing up |
| 17-24 | 1C cast off on opposite sides to 4pl while 2C+3C+4C set and cross RH ; 2C+3C & 4C+1C RHA |
| 25-32 | All set on the sidelines, cross LH ; 2C+3C & 4C+1C LHA to finish 2C, 3C, 4C, 1C. |
| Written to celebrate the 900th anniversary of St Margaret Queen of Scots, and contains a number of symbolic elements. | |
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