Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

The Banner Bearer

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

THE BANNER BEARER (R8x32) 3C (4C set) Barry Skelton Kauri Collection

1- 8 1s+2s set and dance ½ RH across; 1s+2s ½ turn partner RH, 2s end in 1st place own side while 1s continue to turn RH to end 1L between 2s facing 2L, 1M between 3s facing 3M
9-16 1s dance RSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s). 1s end in 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s set, 1s turn ¾ RH to end 1M between 2s facing down, 1L between 3s facing up; all set, 1s ¾ turn RH to end in 2nd place own side, 1L facing down, 1M facing up
25-32 2s+1s+3s dance reels of 3 on sides (1M RSh to 2M and 1L RSh to 3L). 213

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


Dance Information

In 1298 Alexander Scrymgeour was granted the office of Constable of Dundee for the service of carrying the royal banner in the army of Scotland, and in 1324 Robert I granted Alexander's son, Nicholas Scrymgeour, and his heirs the heritable office of Banner-Bearer.
Banner Bearer Image
Grand Standard Bearer Of The Polish Crown, Sebastian Sobieski
At The Wedding Procession Of King Sigismund III Of Poland And Sweden


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