619e4e586689c4476314578c - 20160627-SCOTS Reels Booklet

The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed
on 28 March 2006 from the old Scottish Infantry THE ROYAL REGIMENT
Regiments of the Line. These regiments
were amongst the oldest and boldest fighting
OF SCOTLAND
regiments in the world. They have fought in
every corner of the globe through out the
last nearly 400 years and there are very
few countries on Earth where they have not
confronted the Queen’s enemies. The seven
Battalions that make up the Royal Regiment of
Scotland are:
The Royal Scots Borderers
1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Royal Highland Fusiliers
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Black Watch
3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Highlanders
4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
52nd Lowland
51st Highland
REELS GUIDE
The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed

on 28 March 2006 from the old Scottish Infantry THE ROYAL REGIMENT
Regiments of the Line. These regiments
were amongst the oldest and boldest fighting
OF SCOTLAND
regiments in the world. They have fought in
every corner of the globe through out the
last nearly 400 years and there are very
few countries on Earth where they have not
confronted the Queen’s enemies. The seven
Battalions that make up the Royal Regiment of
Scotland are:
The Royal Scots Borderers
1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Royal Highland Fusiliers
2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Black Watch
3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland
The Highlanders
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
52nd Lowland
51st Highland
REELS GUIDE
CONTENTS This guide was original made for the Regimental
Bicentenary Ball in 1994, containing only
Reel Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 pages. It was updated in 1995 for use at
Eightsome Reel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Glencorse. Subsequently it was issued as a
Reel ‘Green’ (the modern equivalent of a DS
Foursome Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ‘pink) at Staff College, Bracknell in 1999. Its
Reel of the 51st Highland Division. . . . . . . 15 current configuration was made for The Royal
Guard at Balmoral in the summer of 2000.
Duke of Perth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A further update was made for issue in Palace
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. . . . . . . . 22 Barracks in 2001. It has now become the
Hamilton House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 unofficial reels guide for The Royal Regiment
of Scotland.
Mairi’s Wedding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inverness Country Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Further Reading (this guide’s source material)
Machine without Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 can be found in:
Strip the Willow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The Swinging Sporran by Andrew Campbell
Dashing White Sergeant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 and Roddy Martin.
Gay Gordons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
101 Scottish Country Dances by Jean Milligan.
Waltz Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
St. Bernard’s Waltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The author apologises for any errors -
Canadian Barn Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 corrections should be forwarded to the Senior
Scots Rep.
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Artwork by Media Support, RMAS 2283/09/10.
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CONTENTS This guide was original made for the Regimental

Bicentenary Ball in 1994, containing only
Reel Basics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 8 pages. It was updated in 1995 for use at
Eightsome Reel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Glencorse. Subsequently it was issued as a
Reel ‘Green’ (the modern equivalent of a DS
Foursome Reel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 ‘pink) at Staff College, Bracknell in 1999. Its
Reel of the 51st Highland Division. . . . . . . 15 current configuration was made for The Royal
Guard at Balmoral in the summer of 2000.
Duke of Perth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
A further update was made for issue in Palace
Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh. . . . . . . . 22 Barracks in 2001. It has now become the
Hamilton House. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 unofficial reels guide for The Royal Regiment
of Scotland.
Mairi’s Wedding. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Inverness Country Dance . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Further Reading (this guide’s source material)
Machine without Horses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 can be found in:
Strip the Willow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
The Swinging Sporran by Andrew Campbell
Dashing White Sergeant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 and Roddy Martin.
Gay Gordons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
101 Scottish Country Dances by Jean Milligan.
Waltz Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
St. Bernard’s Waltz . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54 The author apologises for any errors -
Canadian Barn Dance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 corrections should be forwarded to the Senior
Scots Rep.
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Credits. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Artwork by Media Support, RMAS 2283/09/10.
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NOTES
THE
REEL BASICS
60 1
NOTES
THE
REEL BASICS
60 1
TO ‘SET’ OR ‘PAS DE BASQUE’ Then together waltz around the
floor (anticlockwise).
To ‘set’ is basically a move to the
right and a move to the left. Each
move is actually three steps, note
the timing “One, Two, Three”.
R A single set would be One, Two,

L
Three, One, Two, Three.
Start with the feet slightly apart

and relaxed.
ONE. Step right a foot and a half

L R R and onto the toes (The sidestep
should follow a curved path,
shown by the arrow).
TWO. Bring the left foot straight

L across to the right, placing the
L R raised heel over the front of the
right as shown.
THREE. Lift the right foot an

L inch off the ground and place it
R down again. Often described as
transferring your weight.
2 59
TO ‘SET’ OR ‘PAS DE BASQUE’ Then together waltz around the

To ‘set’ is basically a move to the
right and a move to the left. Each
move is actually three steps, note
the timing “One, Two, Three”.
R A single set would be One, Two,

L
Three, One, Two, Three.
Start with the feet slightly apart

and relaxed.
ONE. Step right a foot and a half

L R R and onto the toes (The sidestep
should follow a curved path,
TWO. Bring the left foot straight

L across to the right, placing the
right as shown.
THREE. Lift the right foot an

L inch off the ground and place it
R down again. Often described as
transferring your weight.
2 59
ONE. Step left a foot and a half
L and onto the toes. (The sidestep
L R should follow a curved path,
TWO. Bring the right foot straight

R across to the left, placing the
left as shown.
STARTING POSITIONS
Couples spread out around the dance floor, THREE. Lift the left foot 1 inch
Gentlemen in the middle, ladies on the outside. R off the ground and place it
L down again. Often described as
Basic waltz grip. 3 paces transferring your weight.
(inside foot leads) forward
and kick.
R This is a single set. Repeat as
L R required. When done, place the
Turn around, 3 paces right foot down next to the left.
forward and kick.
Hold hands facing each

other, kick right then
left legs together.
58 3
ONE. Step left a foot and a half

L and onto the toes. (The sidestep
L R should follow a curved path,
TWO. Bring the right foot straight

R across to the left, placing the
left as shown.
STARTING POSITIONS
Couples spread out around the dance floor, THREE. Lift the left foot 1 inch
Gentlemen in the middle, ladies on the outside. R off the ground and place it
L down again. Often described as
Basic waltz grip. 3 paces transferring your weight.
(inside foot leads) forward
and kick.
R This is a single set. Repeat as
L R required. When done, place the
Turn around, 3 paces right foot down next to the left.
forward and kick.
Hold hands facing each

other, kick right then
left legs together.
58 3
COMMON GRIPS
Turns are usually made in a clockwise direction.

Note that both partners should place their feet
close together and lean out to spin around
rather than yomp!
TWO HANDED. This is the

standard grip. Both hold right
hand above left. Experts will
complete the turn by spinning
their partner off so that she ends
up in the correct place, only
partially dishevelled!
LINKED ARMS. Held right armed,
CANADIAN
elbow to elbow. Avoid using any
thumb pressure as this traps a
nerve and leaves a nasty bruise!
POLICEMAN. Both place left

hand in small of back, and reach
out with right, ensuring that it
BARN DANCE
passes between their partners
body and right arm. Can be rapidly
reversed by letting go, switching
arms and resuming the grip.
4 57
COMMON GRIPS
Turns are usually made in a clockwise direction.

Note that both partners should place their feet
close together and lean out to spin around
rather than yomp!
TWO HANDED. This is the

standard grip. Both hold right
hand above left. Experts will
complete the turn by spinning
their partner off so that she ends
up in the correct place, only
partially dishevelled!
LINKED ARMS. Held right armed,
CANADIAN
elbow to elbow. Avoid using any
thumb pressure as this traps a
nerve and leaves a nasty bruise!
POLICEMAN. Both place left

hand in small of back, and reach
out with right, ensuring that it
BARN DANCE
passes between their partners
body and right arm. Can be rapidly
reversed by letting go, switching
arms and resuming the grip.
4 57
Couple turn around then clap.
Then together waltz around the

EIGHTSOME
REEL
56 5
Couple turn around then clap.
Then together waltz around the

EIGHTSOME
REEL
56 5
Band
STARTING POSITIONS
Couples spread out around the dance floor,

Gentlemen in the middle, ladies on the outside.
Directions given for the man (sorry ladies!).
STARTING POSITIONS
Basic waltz grip. 3 sidesteps
4 couples stand in a circle. The couple nearest left and double stamp.
the band are the first couple, numbering
continuing clockwise.
2 sidesteps right.
Men stand on the left of their partners. All face
inwards.
Note the slightly ‘square’ structure that will help 2 sidesteps back then forward.
later on.
6 55
Band
STARTING POSITIONS
Couples spread out around the dance floor,

Gentlemen in the middle, ladies on the outside.
Directions given for the man (sorry ladies!).
STARTING POSITIONS
Basic waltz grip. 3 sidesteps
4 couples stand in a circle. The couple nearest left and double stamp.
the band are the first couple, numbering
continuing clockwise.
2 sidesteps right.
Men stand on the left of their partners. All face
inwards.
Note the slightly ‘square’ structure that will help 2 sidesteps back then forward.
later on.
6 55
BARS 1-8
All 4 couples make a circle

and dance 8 steps to the
left and back again.
BARS 9-12
Ladies hold their partners by

the waist with the right arm,
join left hands across in a
wheel. They dance around
ST
for 8 steps, finishing in their
original positions.
BERNARD’S BARS 12-16
WALTZ
Men hold their partners by
the waist with the left arm,
join right hands across in a
wheel. Once again 8 steps
are danced, finishing in
original positions.
54 7
BARS 1-8
All 4 couples make a circle

and dance 8 steps to the
left and back again.
BARS 9-12
Ladies hold their partners by

the waist with the right arm,
join left hands across in a
wheel. They dance around
ST
for 8 steps, finishing in their
original positions.
BERNARD’S BARS 12-16
WALTZ
Men hold their partners by
the waist with the left arm,
join right hands across in a
wheel. Once again 8 steps
are danced, finishing in
original positions.
54 7
BARS 17-24 MODERN WALTZ STEP
s
All set to partner twice, join Made to a count
R L R
hands and turn once, s s of six. Left foot
finishing facing partner. leads, man going
s forward, lady
BARS 25-40 L R back. L
R
L
All four couples dances the Start Left, side, close,

Grand Chain. Ladies moving right, side, close. L R
clockwise and men
anticlockwise. The chain R L Heel should One,
starts by offering left hands strike first as left forward,
on completion of the turn. per normal walk, dip
The hold should be by hand man driving
L L R
only. The Chain is complete partner to rear,
when dancers return to their with a slight dip.
R R L
original positions. Rise should
R occur on close.
BARS 41-48 R
L L
Two, right to side
1st lady goes into the middle
and dances any reel step Three, close,
whilst the other 7 dancers rise,
make a circle and dance repeat mirror
8 slip steps round and back. image
8 53
BARS 17-24 MODERN WALTZ STEP

s
All set to partner twice, join Made to a count
R L R
hands and turn once, s s of six. Left foot
finishing facing partner. leads, man going
s forward, lady
BARS 25-40 L R back. L
R
L
All four couples dances the Start Left, side, close,

Grand Chain. Ladies moving right, side, close. L R
clockwise and men
anticlockwise. The chain R L Heel should One,
starts by offering left hands strike first as left forward,
on completion of the turn. per normal walk, dip
The hold should be by hand man driving
L L R
only. The Chain is complete partner to rear,
when dancers return to their with a slight dip.
R R L
original positions. Rise should
R occur on close.
BARS 41-48 R
L L
Two, right to side
1st lady goes into the middle
and dances any reel step Three, close,
whilst the other 7 dancers rise,
make a circle and dance repeat mirror
8 slip steps round and back. image
8 53
WALTZ STANCE BARS 49-56
s
Partners face each other about 6 inches apart. 1st lady sets to and turns
Gentleman places right hand just below lady’s partner with both hands, then
left shoulder blade. Fingers can be pointed sets to and turns opposite s
down to keep elbow up. Lady rests her left arm man (from 3rd couple).
gently on the gentleman’s.
BARS 57-64
Gentleman’s left hand holds lady’s right hand.
Hands should be equidistant and both elbows at 1st lady dances reel of three
the same height. (figure of eight) with these two
men, beginning by giving her
Couple should look over each others shoulders, left shoulder to her partner.
leaning slightly away from each other with the
upper body. Bars 41-64 are now repeated
with lady dancing with 2nd and
the 4th man.
This process is repeated for all

the ladies in turn followed by
the men.
The dance is concluded by

repeating the first 40 bars.
52 9
WALTZ STANCE BARS 49-56

s
Partners face each other about 6 inches apart. 1st lady sets to and turns
Gentleman places right hand just below lady’s partner with both hands, then
left shoulder blade. Fingers can be pointed sets to and turns opposite s
down to keep elbow up. Lady rests her left arm man (from 3rd couple).
gently on the gentleman’s.
BARS 57-64
Gentleman’s left hand holds lady’s right hand.
Hands should be equidistant and both elbows at 1st lady dances reel of three
the same height. (figure of eight) with these two
men, beginning by giving her
Couple should look over each others shoulders, left shoulder to her partner.
leaning slightly away from each other with the
upper body. Bars 41-64 are now repeated
with lady dancing with 2nd and
the 4th man.
This process is repeated for all

the ladies in turn followed by
the men.
The dance is concluded by

repeating the first 40 bars.
52 9
FOURSOME THE WALTZ
REEL BASICS
10 51
FOURSOME THE WALTZ

REEL BASICS
10 51
Gentleman holds right hand
high, allowing partner to spin
as he takes four steps
forward. Band
They then waltz round for the

STARTING POSITIONS
final four bars.
A dance for two couples. It commences in slow
(strathspey) time then breaks into quick (reel)
time. The initial strathspey part is best danced
by imagining there are three points between the
couples which must be danced around.
STRATHSPEY TRAVELLING STEP
Similar to that in reel time, with the addition of

a hop: right foot leads with a step forward, left
closes up to right, right steps forward, hop, left
steps forward, right closes on left, left steps
forward, hop etc...
STRATHSPEY SETTING STEP
There are many. Hop on left foot, and in time,

put right out to side, to shin, to calf, to shin and
hop onto right, continue...
50 11
Gentleman holds right hand

high, allowing partner to spin
as he takes four steps
forward. Band
They then waltz round for the

STARTING POSITIONS
final four bars.
A dance for two couples. It commences in slow
(strathspey) time then breaks into quick (reel)
time. The initial strathspey part is best danced
by imagining there are three points between the
couples which must be danced around.
STRATHSPEY TRAVELLING STEP
Similar to that in reel time, with the addition of

a hop: right foot leads with a step forward, left
closes up to right, right steps forward, hop, left
steps forward, right closes on left, left steps
forward, hop etc...
STRATHSPEY SETTING STEP
There are many. Hop on left foot, and in time,

put right out to side, to shin, to calf, to shin and
hop onto right, continue...
50 11
BARS 1-8
Reel of 4. The two ladies

begin the reel by passing
right shoulder in the centre.
The men begin the dance
on the third step, passing
the opposite man on the
right. The reel continues
until the ladies are back in
their original places and STARTING POSITIONS
the men are in the middle
facing opposite partners. Couples spread out around the dance floor,
8 Strathspey travelling Gentlemen in the middle, ladies on the outside.
steps are used.
Face counter clockwise, grip left
hands low in front. Gentleman
BARS 9-16 reaches behind lady’s head to
grasp her right hand. Take four
All set with 4 strathspey steps forward, keep grip and
setting steps. Highland pivot to face backwards, and
Schottische or any highland take four steps backwards.
fling steps for men, ladies
dance more flowing steps. Then forward 4 steps, pivot,
Men may raise their arms for back 4 steps to return to
the final setting step but starting location.
ladies should never do so.
12 49
BARS 1-8
Reel of 4. The two ladies

begin the reel by passing
right shoulder in the centre.
The men begin the dance
on the third step, passing
the opposite man on the
right. The reel continues
until the ladies are back in
their original places and STARTING POSITIONS
the men are in the middle
facing opposite partners. Couples spread out around the dance floor,
8 Strathspey travelling Gentlemen in the middle, ladies on the outside.
steps are used.
Face counter clockwise, grip left
hands low in front. Gentleman
BARS 9-16 reaches behind lady’s head to
grasp her right hand. Take four
All set with 4 strathspey steps forward, keep grip and
setting steps. Highland pivot to face backwards, and
Schottische or any highland take four steps backwards.
fling steps for men, ladies
dance more flowing steps. Then forward 4 steps, pivot,
Men may raise their arms for back 4 steps to return to
the final setting step but starting location.
ladies should never do so.
12 49
BARS 17-24, 25-32
All dance reel of four this
time starting simultaneously.
8 strathspey travelling steps
are danced, ladies finish
again on the outside but now
facing their partners. Strathspey
setting steps are repeated.
BARS 33-40, 41-48

All dance reel of four again
starting simultaneously.
are danced, ladies finish again
on the outside but facing
GAY
opposite partners. Strathspey
BARS 49-56
GORDONS This dance breaks into reel time.
Both couples join hands and in
a circle of four and dance round
and back. Ladies end up in their
original positions and men back
to back in the middle facing own
partners.
48 13
BARS 17-24, 25-32

All dance reel of four this
time starting simultaneously.
are danced, ladies finish
again on the outside but now
facing their partners. Strathspey
BARS 33-40, 41-48

All dance reel of four again
starting simultaneously.
are danced, ladies finish again
on the outside but facing
GAY
opposite partners. Strathspey
BARS 49-56
GORDONS This dance breaks into reel time.
Both couples join hands and in
a circle of four and dance round
and back. Ladies end up in their
original positions and men back
to back in the middle facing own
partners.
48 13
BARS 49-88 (Please Get Off My Partner!) BARS 25-32
Partners set four times and turn All advance and retire.
using reverse arm grip (left
hands behind back first).
Ladies set four times and turn

using reverse arm grip (left Each 3 then passes on to
hands behind back first). meet the next three coming
towards them. The passing
Opposites set four times and turn is done right shoulder to the
using reverse arm grip (left person opposite them.
hands behind back first). One set of three may join
hands to form an arch under
Men set twice, and twice more which the opposite 3 pass.
vigorously (arms raised) and
turn using linked arms grip.
Then repeat bars 1-32.
Partners set four times and turn
14 47
BARS 49-88 (Please Get Off My Partner!) BARS 25-32
Partners set four times and turn All advance and retire.
Ladies set four times and turn

using reverse arm grip (left Each 3 then passes on to
hands behind back first). meet the next three coming
towards them. The passing
Opposites set four times and turn is done right shoulder to the
using reverse arm grip (left person opposite them.
hands behind back first). One set of three may join
hands to form an arch under
Men set twice, and twice more which the opposite 3 pass.
vigorously (arms raised) and
turn using linked arms grip.
Then repeat bars 1-32.
Partners set four times and turn
14 47
BARS 1-8
All six dancers make a circle

and dance 8 slip steps to the
left and 8 back again.
BARS 9-16
s
The central dancer turns to
face right hand partner.
They set to each other and s
turn with 2 hands.
REEL OF
The central dancer then s
repeats this with left partner,
finishing facing right partner
THE 51st
again. s
BARS 17-24
Each 3 dance a reel of three

(figure of eight), the centre
dancer beginning by giving
HIGHLAND
left shoulder to right partner.
DIVISION
46 15
BARS 1-8
All six dancers make a circle

and dance 8 slip steps to the
left and 8 back again.
BARS 9-16
s
The central dancer turns to
face right hand partner.
They set to each other and s
turn with 2 hands.
REEL OF
The central dancer then s
repeats this with left partner,
finishing facing right partner
THE 51st
again. s
BARS 17-24
Each 3 dance a reel of three

(figure of eight), the centre
dancer beginning by giving
HIGHLAND
left shoulder to right partner.
DIVISION
46 15
Band
STARTING POSITIONS
This is a longways reel-time dance for multiples

of 3 couples.
The new couple starts from the top of the dance

on every 3rd repetition.
BARS 1-8
1st couple set to each other

then cast off two places on s
their own side of the dance. s
They meet below the 3rd STARTING POSITIONS
couple, the 1st man leads
his partner up the middle with Dancers stand in a circle around the room in 3s.
his left hand to place her
facing the 2nd man. He turns Either man between two ladies or a lady
to face the 3rd lady (first corners). between two men.
16 45
Band
STARTING POSITIONS

of 3 couples.
The new couple starts from the top of the dance

BARS 1-8
1st couple set to each other

then cast off two places on s
their own side of the dance. s
They meet below the 3rd STARTING POSITIONS
couple, the 1st man leads
his partner up the middle with Dancers stand in a circle around the room in 3s.
his left hand to place her
facing the 2nd man. He turns Either man between two ladies or a lady
to face the 3rd lady (first corners). between two men.
16 45
BARS 9-16
s
1st couple set to 1st corners
twice. They turn corner joining s
right hands, and, still holding 1st
corners, give left hands to
partner, making a diagonal line
across the dance. They release
1st corners, “bouncing” into a
turn. Man positioning lady
facing 3rd man before moving
to face 2nd lady (2nd corners).
DASHING
BARS 17-24
They set with 2nd corner twice,
WHITE
and repeat turn as above, turning s
partners onto own side of the
dance one place down. s
SERGEANT BARS 25-32
1st 3 couples join hands in a

circle and dance 8 slip steps
round to the left and then to
the right. 1st couple repeat
dance with next two couples.
44 17
BARS 9-16
s
1st couple set to 1st corners
twice. They turn corner joining s
right hands, and, still holding 1st
corners, give left hands to
partner, making a diagonal line
across the dance. They release
1st corners, “bouncing” into a
turn. Man positioning lady
facing 3rd man before moving
to face 2nd lady (2nd corners).
DASHING
BARS 17-24
They set with 2nd corner twice,
WHITE
and repeat turn as above, turning s
partners onto own side of the
dance one place down. s
SERGEANT BARS 25-32
1st 3 couples join hands in a

circle and dance 8 slip steps
round to the left and then to
the right. 1st couple repeat
dance with next two couples.
44 17
BARS 21-36
The gentleman then returns

up the dance, turning each
lady right linked armed,
then his partner with left
linked arm.
BARS 37-40
Top couple turn twice,

two handed grip.
DUKE
BARS 41-56
The top couple then return
OF
to the bottom of the dance,
turning their opposites
right linked armed and
themselves left linked
PERTH armed alternately until

they get to the bottom.
May also be called

Brown’s Reel or
Clean Pea Strae
18 43
BARS 21-36
The gentleman then returns

up the dance, turning each
lady right linked armed,
then his partner with left
linked arm.
BARS 37-40

two handed grip.
DUKE
BARS 41-56
The top couple then return
OF
to the bottom of the dance,
turning their opposites
right linked armed and
themselves left linked
PERTH armed alternately until

they get to the bottom.
May also be called

Brown’s Reel or
Clean Pea Strae
18 43
Band Band
STARTING POSITIONS STARTING POSITIONS
This is a longways reel-time dance danced in This is a longways reel-time dance for multiples
sets of 6 (or more) couples. of three couples.
BARS 1-4 A new top couple begins on every 3rd repetition.
Top couple turn twice, BARS 1-4

two handed grip.
1st couple turn once, then
BARS 5-16 cast off one place on their
own sides of the dance.
The lady swings each man
in turn with right linked arms,
with partner turning her onto
each successive man left
linked arms.
BARS 17-20
Top couple turn twice, two

handed grip.
42 19
Band Band
sets of 6 (or more) couples. of three couples.
BARS 1-4 A new top couple begins on every 3rd repetition.
Top couple turn twice, BARS 1-4

two handed grip.
1st couple turn once, then
BARS 5-16 cast off one place on their
own sides of the dance.
The lady swings each man
in turn with right linked arms,
with partner turning her onto
each successive man left
linked arms.
BARS 17-20
Top couple turn twice, two

handed grip.
42 19
BARS 5-8
They give left arms and turn 11/2

times to finish facing 1st corners.
BARS 9-16
They turn 1st corners with right

arm, partners in the middle
with left arm, second corners
with right arm and finish facing
1st corners again.
STRIP
BARS 17-24
1st couple set and turn 1st s
THE
corners, then set and turn
second corners, finishing
between their corners. s
s
BARS 25-30
They dance the reel of three

WILLOW
(figure of eight) with their
corners, beginning the reel by
giving left shoulder to 1st corner.
20 41
BARS 5-8
They give left arms and turn 11/2

times to finish facing 1st corners.
BARS 9-16
They turn 1st corners with right

arm, partners in the middle
with left arm, second corners
with right arm and finish facing
1st corners again.
STRIP
BARS 17-24
1st couple set and turn 1st s
THE
corners, then set and turn
second corners, finishing
between their corners. s
s
BARS 25-30
They dance the reel of three

WILLOW
(figure of eight) with their
corners, beginning the reel by
giving left shoulder to 1st corner.
20 41
BARS 25-32 BARS 31-32
Top two couples complete the Dance may end by:

dance with a square chain. Both
couples give right hands to their a. 1st couple remain on
partners then pass. The left hand opposite sides one place down.
to own sex, and pass, then right Bars 1-4 are used to turn onto
hands to own partners and pass, the correct side (more common).
and finally left hands to own sex
and pass, thus returning to b. 1st couple cross over to own
original position. sides one place down during
Bars 31-32.
1st couple then repeat dance with

next 2 couples.
40 21
BARS 25-32 BARS 31-32
Top two couples complete the Dance may end by:

dance with a square chain. Both
couples give right hands to their a. 1st couple remain on
partners then pass. The left hand opposite sides one place down.
to own sex, and pass, then right Bars 1-4 are used to turn onto
hands to own partners and pass, the correct side (more common).
and finally left hands to own sex
and pass, thus returning to b. 1st couple cross over to own
original position. sides one place down during
Bars 31-32.
1st couple then repeat dance with

next 2 couples.
40 21
BARS 13-16
Top couple and 2nd

couple do left handed
teapot, four travel
steps.
BARS 17-20
Top two couples then
DUKE proceed down middle,

gentlemen holding
their partners right
AND
hand. At the end they
cast behind up the
dance.
DUCHESS BARS 21-24
OF
They peel off back in,
but one place down
the dance.
EDINBURGH
22 39
BARS 13-16
Top couple and 2nd

couple do left handed
teapot, four travel
steps.
BARS 17-20
Top two couples then
DUKE proceed down middle,

gentlemen holding
their partners right
AND
hand. At the end they
cast behind up the
dance.
DUCHESS BARS 21-24
OF
They peel off back in,
but one place down
the dance.
EDINBURGH
22 39
Band Band
sets of 4 couples. of 3 couples.
BARS 1-4 A new couple starts from the top of the dance
s on every 3rd repetition.
Top couple set twice and cast s
off (tuning outward) one place BARS 1-8
down the dance.
Top 3 men and top 3 ladies join
BARS 5-8 hands in a line up and down the
set. The two lines move towards
Top couple and 3rd couple each other and then back again
do a right handed teapot, using a travelling set, clapping
four travel steps. on the last three beats.
BARS 9-12 Each couple turns twice

(easier if top couple turn
Top couple cast up one twice, remainder once
on own sides back to only), with either two
top of dance. handed or linked arm grip.
38 23
Band Band
sets of 4 couples. of 3 couples.
BARS 1-4 A new couple starts from the top of the dance
s on every 3rd repetition.
Top couple set twice and cast s
off (tuning outward) one place BARS 1-8
down the dance.
Top 3 men and top 3 ladies join
BARS 5-8 hands in a line up and down the
set. The two lines move towards
Top couple and 3rd couple each other and then back again
do a right handed teapot, using a travelling set, clapping
four travel steps. on the last three beats.
BARS 9-12 Each couple turns twice

(easier if top couple turn
Top couple cast up one twice, remainder once
on own sides back to only), with either two
top of dance. handed or linked arm grip.
38 23
BARS 9-16
Couples 2 and 3 stand still

whilst lady and man dance a
figure of eight on own sides
around them, starting by going
behind 2nd lady or man.
Man ends up between 3rd
couple facing down the set.
The lady ends up between
2nd couple facing up the set.
BARS 17-24
2nd couple and lady do a

teapot right handed and
MACHINE
WITHOUT
man and 3rd couple do a
teapot right handed once
around. Man and lady
HORSES
pass back to back, changing
couples, and repeat teapot
with left hands.
24 37
BARS 9-16
Couples 2 and 3 stand still

whilst lady and man dance a
figure of eight on own sides
around them, starting by going
behind 2nd lady or man.
Man ends up between 3rd
couple facing down the set.
The lady ends up between
2nd couple facing up the set.
BARS 17-24
2nd couple and lady do a

teapot right handed and
MACHINE
WITHOUT
man and 3rd couple do a
teapot right handed once
around. Man and lady
HORSES
pass back to back, changing
couples, and repeat teapot
with left hands.
24 37
BARS 17-20 BARS 25-32
s
1st couple set to first corners. Top couple then turn first corners
They turn corner using two once with right arms linked.
handed or linked arm grip, s They meet in the middle link left
round once. hands and turn once, then turn
second corners once, right arms
BARS 21-24 linked. They then pass each
s
other onto their own sides,
They then set with 2nd corner, one place down.
and repeat turn as above,
turning once. s BARS 33-40
BARS 25-32 1st three couples join hands in a

circle, turning 8 steps to the left
Lady at the top of the dance, and back again.
Gentleman at the bottom, they
set to each other and turn each s s Top couple repeat dance with
other twice, ending up on own next two couples.
sides one place down the dance.
36 25
BARS 17-20 BARS 25-32

s
1st couple set to first corners. Top couple then turn first corners
They turn corner using two once with right arms linked.
handed or linked arm grip, s They meet in the middle link left
round once. hands and turn once, then turn
second corners once, right arms
BARS 21-24 linked. They then pass each
s
other onto their own sides,
They then set with 2nd corner, one place down.
and repeat turn as above,
turning once. s BARS 33-40
BARS 25-32 1st three couples join hands in a

circle, turning 8 steps to the left
Lady at the top of the dance, and back again.
Gentleman at the bottom, they
set to each other and turn each s s Top couple repeat dance with
other twice, ending up on own next two couples.
sides one place down the dance.
36 25
Band
STARTING POSITIONS

of 3 couples.
A new couple starts from the top of the dance

BARS 1-8
Top two couples do a right
HAMILTON handed then left handed tea

pot, four travel steps each.
HOUSE BARS 9-16
Gentleman takes the lady’s

right hand in his right hand
and leads her down the
middle of the set, they turn
inwards still holding hands
and return.
26 35
Band
STARTING POSITIONS

of 3 couples.

BARS 1-8
Top two couples do a right
HAMILTON handed then left handed tea

pot, four travel steps each.
HOUSE BARS 9-16
Gentleman takes the lady’s

right hand in his right hand
and leads her down the
middle of the set, they turn
inwards still holding hands
and return.
26 35
Band
STARTING POSITIONS
This is a longways jig-time dance for multiples

of 3 couples.

INVERNESS BARS 1-4
1st lady advances towards 1st
COUNTRY man with a travelling set, but

passes on (flirts) and turns third
man with both hands to finish
DANCE standing between 2nd couple.
BARS 5-8
Also known as Speed the Plow 1st man does the same with
2nd and 3rd ladies, finishing
hands joined between
3rd couple.
34 27
Band
STARTING POSITIONS
This is a longways jig-time dance for multiples

of 3 couples.

INVERNESS BARS 1-4
1st lady advances towards 1st
COUNTRY man with a travelling set, but

passes on (flirts) and turns third
man with both hands to finish
DANCE standing between 2nd couple.
BARS 5-8
Also known as Speed the Plow 1st man does the same with
2nd and 3rd ladies, finishing
hands joined between
3rd couple.
34 27
BARS 9-12 s s BARS 21-24
All set twice, hands joined in s s One final time the top couple
threes. pass right shoulder in the
s s middle then half figure of
BAR 13-16 eight to return 2nd corners
to starting position. Having
1st couple, joining two hands, passed in the middle, the
turn each other, and finish man top couple head for 1st corners.
between two ladies and lady
between two men. BARS 25-32
BARS 17-20 They then do a figure of eight,

the lady dancing with the
All set twice, hands joined in s s s second couple across the
threes. dance and the gentleman
s s s
with the third.
BARS 21-24
BARS 33-40
1st couple, joining two hands,
turn each other to finish on own The top couple end up on their
sides one down. own side one place down the
dance. All six join hands and go
round for 8 steps and back.
28 33
BARS 9-12 s s BARS 21-24
All set twice, hands joined in s s One final time the top couple
threes. pass right shoulder in the
s s middle then half figure of
BAR 13-16 eight to return 2nd corners
to starting position. Having
1st couple, joining two hands, passed in the middle, the
turn each other, and finish man top couple head for 1st corners.
between two ladies and lady
between two men. BARS 25-32
BARS 17-20 They then do a figure of eight,

the lady dancing with the
All set twice, hands joined in s s s second couple across the
threes. dance and the gentleman
s s s
with the third.
BARS 21-24
BARS 33-40
1st couple, joining two hands,
turn each other to finish on own The top couple end up on their
sides one down. own side one place down the
dance. All six join hands and go
round for 8 steps and back.
28 33
BARS 9-12 BARS 25-38
After the turn they head towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd couples join
1st corners, passing on the right. hands and dance 8 steps to the
All 4 then do a half figure of left and back again.
eight. On their way back from
1st corner, top couple then pass The 1st couple then repeat whole
right shoulder and head towards dance with the next two couples.
2nd corner. Meanwhile 1st
corners swap so man is where
the lady started and vice versa.
BARS 13-16
Same is repeated as above but

with 2nd corners. End state is
shown.
BARS 17-20
Once again, top couple pass right

shoulder and head for opposite
of 1st corners. (Note that by this
stage the man will find a lady
here and vice versa.) A further
half figure of eight returns these
two to their correct positions.
32 29
BARS 9-12 BARS 25-38
After the turn they head towards 1st, 2nd and 3rd couples join
1st corners, passing on the right. hands and dance 8 steps to the
All 4 then do a half figure of left and back again.
eight. On their way back from
1st corner, top couple then pass The 1st couple then repeat whole
right shoulder and head towards dance with the next two couples.
2nd corner. Meanwhile 1st
corners swap so man is where
the lady started and vice versa.
BARS 13-16
Same is repeated as above but

with 2nd corners. End state is
shown.
BARS 17-20
Once again, top couple pass right

shoulder and head for opposite
of 1st corners. (Note that by this
stage the man will find a lady
here and vice versa.) A further
half figure of eight returns these
two to their correct positions.
32 29
Band
STARTING POSITIONS

of 3 couples.

BARS 1-6
MAIRI’S linked arms or two handed

grip, and cast off (turning
outwards) one place down
WEDDING the dance.
BARS 7-8
They turn (left linked arm)

in the middle once.
30 31
Band
STARTING POSITIONS

of 3 couples.

BARS 1-6
MAIRI’S linked arms or two handed

grip, and cast off (turning
outwards) one place down
WEDDING the dance.
BARS 7-8
They turn (left linked arm)

in the middle once.
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The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed

The Royal Regiment of Scotland was formed

CONTENTS This guide was original made for the Regimental

R A single set would be One, Two,

Start with the feet slightly apart

ONE. Step right a foot and a half

TWO. Bring the left foot straight

THREE. Lift the right foot an

TO ‘SET’ OR ‘PAS DE BASQUE’ Then together waltz around the

R A single set would be One, Two,

Start with the feet slightly apart

ONE. Step right a foot and a half

TWO. Bring the left foot straight

THREE. Lift the right foot an

TWO. Bring the right foot straight

Hold hands facing each

ONE. Step left a foot and a half

TWO. Bring the right foot straight

Hold hands facing each

Turns are usually made in a clockwise direction.

TWO HANDED. This is the

LINKED ARMS. Held right armed,

POLICEMAN. Both place left

Turns are usually made in a clockwise direction.

TWO HANDED. This is the

LINKED ARMS. Held right armed,

POLICEMAN. Both place left

Then together waltz around the

Couple turn around then clap.

Then together waltz around the

Couples spread out around the dance floor,

Couples spread out around the dance floor,

All 4 couples make a circle

Ladies hold their partners by

BERNARD’S BARS 12-16

All 4 couples make a circle

Ladies hold their partners by

BERNARD’S BARS 12-16

All four couples dances the Start Left, side, close,

BARS 17-24 MODERN WALTZ STEP

All four couples dances the Start Left, side, close,

This process is repeated for all

The dance is concluded by

WALTZ STANCE BARS 49-56

This process is repeated for all

The dance is concluded by

FOURSOME THE WALTZ

They then waltz round for the

STRATHSPEY TRAVELLING STEP

Similar to that in reel time, with the addition of

STRATHSPEY SETTING STEP

There are many. Hop on left foot, and in time,

Gentleman holds right hand

They then waltz round for the

STRATHSPEY TRAVELLING STEP

Similar to that in reel time, with the addition of

STRATHSPEY SETTING STEP

There are many. Hop on left foot, and in time,

Reel of 4. The two ladies

Reel of 4. The two ladies

BARS 33-40, 41-48

BARS 17-24, 25-32

BARS 33-40, 41-48