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 turn 1¼ times to face 1st corners while 2s ½ turn RH
9-16 1s dance RSh reels of 3 across (Lady with 2s and Man with 3s) ending in 2nd place opposite sides
17-24 2s+1s+3s set, 1s ¾ turn RH, all set in lines across and 1s ¾ turn RH to 2nd place own side
25-32 1s dance reels of 3 on sides (1M RSh to 2M and 1L RSh to 3L)

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

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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.

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