Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

60103

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

60103 (The Flying Scotsman) (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Brian Fee

1- 8 1s and 2s dance RH across to end facing up with nearer hands joined, 1s cast and cross passing RSh to 2nd place opposite sides facing to the right (1M down, 1L up), while 2s dance up above top place, loop outward (M to left, L to right) and dance down to top place facing down. 2(1)3
9-20 1s dance Fig of 8 Grand Chain:
 1s change places RH with 1st corners on sides as 2nd corners cross diagonal RH, 1s cross diagonal LH as others change place LH on sides;
 Repeat until back to place (Each Lady in top place always crosses diagonally with Man in 3rd place as others change places on sides)
21-24 1s ½ turn RH to face each other, pull back RSh and curve out to right into 2nd place own side
25-32 2s+1s+3s circle 6H round and back

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


Dance Information

Also see the original dance The Flying Scotsman (Thurston/Original) by Hugh A Thurston, which includes a Keith Rose crib diagram.
Also see the dance The Flying Scotsman (Thurston/RSCDS) by Hugh Thurston, adapted by RSCDS.
Also see the dance The Flying Scotsman (Thurston/RSCDS, 3-Couple Version) by Hugh Thurston, adapted by Reuben Freemantle from the version in RSCDS Medal Tests for Young Dancers.

60103, famously recognized as The Flying Scotsman, is a celebrated steam locomotive that emerged onto the railway scene in 1923.

This famous piece of railway history earned its name through its association with the renowned "Flying Scotsman" service, where it played a pivotal role in shuttling passengers between London and Edinburgh. The locomotive boasts a distinctive apple-green livery, contributing to its recognizability.

Constructed by the London and North Eastern Railway (LNER), the design of the 60103 is simple and reflects the engineering style of its era. Over the years, it has undergone several restorations and refurbishments to preserve its historic charm and operational capabilities. The Flying Scotsman holds the distinction of being the first locomotive to reach 100 miles per hour on a passenger train, achieving this feat in 1934.

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