The Bass Rock
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
THE BASS ROCK (S3x32) 3C Set Barbara Savill RSCDS Exeter 50th Anniversary1- 4 All set, all turn partner 2H finishing in middle nearer hands joined facing down
5- 8 All dance down (2 steps), all turn about and lead up right hands joined finishing in middle in prom hold facing up
9-16 All dance 6 bars of Allemande to end 321. 1s face down and cast (small steps) into 3rd place own side, while 3s face up and cast into 1st place own side while 2s turn LH to face 1st corners. 321
17-24 2L+3s also 2M+1s dance reels of 3 across (2L+3M and 2M+1L pass LSh to start) 2s end in 2nd place own side
25-32 2s dance down nearer hands joined, cast up round 1s, meet and dance up; 2s turn 3s 1½ time nearer hand. 231
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
Dance Information
The Bass Rock is an island in the outer part of the Firth of Forth in the east of Scotland. It is approximately 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) offshore, and 5 kilometres (3.1 mi) north-west of North Berwick. It is a steep-sided volcanic rock, 107 metres (351 ft) at its highest point, and is home to a large colony of gannets.Historically it is the home of the Lauder of The Bass family (from whom Sir Harry Lauder is descended), who are the earliest recorded proprietors.
According to the Lauder legend, the island is said to have been a gift from King Malcolm III of Scotland. Their crest is, appropriately, a Gannet standing upon a rock.
Bass Rock, Home Of The Lauder Legend
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