Eilean Donan Castle

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

EILEAN DONAN CASTLE (J3x48) 3C Triangular set A Grimes Tower Coll

1- 8 1s lead down between 2s and 3s, cross and cast back to top, pass RSh to face opposite couple (Man faces 2s and Lady faces 3s), all set
9-16 1s dance under arches made by 2s/3s, 1s cast to meet at bottom, turn RH and cast back to original places (Man behind 2s and Lady behind 3s)
17-24 All petronella turn to face partner, set and repeat to end in partner's place
25-32 All Men chase clockwise 1 place while Ladies LH across 2/3 to meet partner to form star and Balance, all turn RH ½ way
33-40 All Ladies chase clockwise 1 place while Men LH across 2/3 to meet partner to form star and Balance, all ¾ turn RH to end in new pstns
41-48 All circle 6H round and back

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

Dance Information

Eilean Donan is a small island in Loch Duich in the western Highlands of Scotland. It is connected to the mainland by a footbridge and lies about half a mile from the village of Dornie. Eilean Donan (which means simply "island of Donnán") is named after Donnán of Eigg, a Celtic saint martyred in the Dark Ages. The island is dominated by a picturesque castle.

Eilean Donan Castle

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