The Highlandman Kissed His Mother

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE HIGHLANDMAN KISSED HIS MOTHER 1 (R8x32) 3C (4C set) MMM 1

1- 8 1s turn RH, cast 1 place and turn LH 1½ times to end facing 1st corners
9-16 1s set and turn 1st corners, set and turn 2nd corners ending facing 1st corners
17-24 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides giving LSh to 1st corner and cross RH to 2nd place own sides
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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

THE HIGHLANDMAN KISSED HIS MOTHER 2 (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Border Dance Bk 9

1- 8 1s set twice, cross RH and cast down to 3rd place
9-16 3s+1s circle 4H round to left, 1s lead up to top and cast to 2nd place to face 1st corners
17-24 1s set and turn 1st corners, set and turn 2nd corners
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on opposite sides giving LSh to 1st corner and cross RH to own sides

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

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