Mcgregor's Leap

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

MCGREGOR'S LEAP (R8x32) 3C (4C set) J Attwood Alexander Bk 1

1- 8 1s+2s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides all crossing at top to end on opposite sides. (1)(2)(3)
9-16 1s cross RH and cast 1 place, dance ½ Figs of 8 (1L round 2s and 1M round 3s)
17-24 1s dance ½ reels of 3 on opposite sides giving RSh to 2nd corner, 3s+1s+2s set and ½ turn RH
25-32 3s+1s+2s dance Allemande

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

Dance Information

Glen Lyon is a glen in the Perth and Kinross region of Scotland with the river Lyon running along it's length. It is the longest enclosed glen in Scotland and runs for 34 miles from Loch Lyon in the west to the village of Fortingall in the east.

Glen Lyon is notable for its mountain scenery and many archaeological sites and is Scotlands longest enclosed glen or valley.

Shortly before 1569 a member of the Mcgregor's clan made a daring leap across the river Lyon to save him from his pursuers, at a point which still bears the name Mcgregor's Leap.

Read the whole Mcgregor's story here.

A Short Way Upstream From Macgregor's Leap

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