The Solway Reel

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE SOLWAY REEL (R4x48) 4C set J Killeen Carlisle Anniv Bk

1- 8 1M and 4L cast in 1 place, turn RH 1½ times and cast to each others place
9-16 1L and 4M cast in 1 place and dance into centre, turn LH 1½ times and cast to each others place
17-24 2s and 3s set, dance up/down, cast back to places and dance RH across ½ way
25-32 All set, circle 8H round to left ½ way to original places and set
33-40 1s+2s ½ RandL, 1s+3s ½ RandL
41-48 1s+4s ½ RandL, all set and cross RH. 2341

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

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The Solway Firth is a firth (large sea bay) that forms part of the border between England and Scotland, between Cumbria (including the Solway Plain) and Dumfries and Galloway.

The Solway Firth

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