The Burn Of Sorrow

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE BURN OF SORROW (S8x32) 2C (4C set) B Priddey

1- 8 1s+2s dance RH across, 1M+2L ½ turn RH and cast left round partner back to places
9-16 1s+2s dance LH across, 1L+2M and cast left round partner then pass LSh to face 2L/1M places
17-24 1M+2M+1L+2L dance reel of 4 but 2M+1L dance ½ the reel and then cross back to places
25-32 1s+2s dance Tourbillon :-
' 1s and 2s ½ turn ptnrs 2H, 1M and 2L lead ptnrs by nearer hand 1 place cl'wise to end 1s on Ladies side and 2s Men's side, 1s set to 2s
' 1s and 2s ½ turn partners 2H and lead partners on 1 place clockwise and 2s+1s cross RH to own sides

(MINICRIB, Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton. Deeside Caledonian Society.)

Dance Information

Castle Campbell is a mediæval castle situated above the town of Dollar, Clackmannanshire in central Scotland.

Castle Campbell, originally called Castle Gloom lies between The Burn of Care on one side and the Burn of Sorrow on the other. The two join up to create the Dollar Burn.

A Burn is another name for a small stream in Scotland.

Castle Campbell Alongside The Burn Of Sorrow

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