The Jordanhill Strathspey

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE JORDANHILL STRATHSPEY (S8x32) 3C (4C set) R Goldring 12 More Social Dances

1- 8 3s followed by 1s dance down the middle for 2 steps and turn partner 2H, 1s followed by 3s dance up, 1s cast to 3rd place and 3s end at top
9-16 1s cross up to 2nd pl opp side, 1L+3M turn RH as 1M+3L turn LH end between 3s (at top), 1s dance down, 1L+2M turn RH as 1M+2L turn LH
17-24 3s+1s+2s set, 1s turn 2H 1½ times and all set
25-32 3s+1s+2s dance the Knot

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


Dance Information

Jordanhill is an affluent area of the West End of the city of Glasgow, Scotland.

The area was previously part of the Jordanhill Estate centred around Jordanhill House. The site of the house was sold to Jordanhill Teacher Training College, and is now the home of the Strathclyde University Faculty Of Education.

Jordanhill Strathspey Photograph
Jordanhill College


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