The Pigeon On The Gate

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE PIGEON ON THE GATE (R4x32) 4C set J Dickson Dunedin 2

1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH and cast in 1 place, while 2s+3s set and cross down/up to end pstns and face out, 2s+1s and 4s+3s dance ½ double Fig of 8
9-16 1s+4s dance RH across once round and LH across ½ way (1M and 4L face out)
17-24 1s and 4s dance RSh round corner persons and LSh round next corner person clockwise to meet in the middle
25-32 1s+4s dance LH across 1¼ times ending on opposite sides while 2s+3s set and cross RH, all set and cross back to own sides to end 2413

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

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