The Glens Of Angus

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE GLENS OF ANGUS (R4x32) 4C set D Henderson RSCDS Bk 23

1- 8 1s+2s and 3s+4s change places on sides (Ladies LH and Men RH) and retaining hands all Balance-in-Line, repeat back to places and Balance-in-Line
9-16 All dance reels of 4 on sides (Ladies LSh and Men RSh) with 1s crossing at bottom (1s end at top on opposite sides BtoB facing 2s)
17-24 1s+2s dance ½ RSh reel of 4 across, turn RH, ½ reel with 3s and turn RH
25-32 1s dance ½ reel with 4s and turn RH to 4th place opposite sides, all set and cross RH 1s ending in 4th place

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


Dance Information

The Five Glens of Angus are the five Highland glens located in the western portion of the Angus region of Scotland.

The five glens from westernmost to easternmost are:

  • Glenisla
  • Glen Prosen
  • Glen Clova
  • Glen Lethnot
  • Glen Esk
The Glens Of Angus Photograph
The Glens Of Angus


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