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The Blackadder Jig

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THE BLACKADDER JIG (J8x32) 3C (4C set) Muriel A Johnstone Blackadder Collection

1- 8 1s set, cast 2 places and turn RH
9-16 3s+1s set and link, circle 4H round to left
17-24 2s+1s Reverse set and link, circle 4H round to right
25-32 1s+2s dance Poussette. 213

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


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Blackadder Water is a river in Berwickshire in the Scottish Borders area of Scotland, forming part of the River Tweed system.

Originating in the Harecleugh Forest plantation south of the Twin Law cairns, near the village of Westruther, the Blackadder's headwaters merge with those of the Wedderlie, Edgar, and Fangrist Burns before flowing into the town of Greenlaw.

The river winds its way through the Merse until it intersects with the Langton Burn, situated between Kimmerghame House and Wedderburn Castle estates. Eventually, the Blackadder joins the Whiteadder Water at the village of Allanton, near the former site of Blackadder House and its estate. Constructed on the grounds of the former Blackadder Castle, Blackadder House was a grand estate with a stately residence.

Flowing across the English Border downstream from Edrington, the Whiteadder converges with the Tweed, which eventually flows into the North Sea at Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Blackadder Water
Blackadder Water From Kelloe Bridge


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