Scottish Country Dancing Dictionary

Brig O' Balgownie

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

BRIG O' BALGOWNIE (R4x24) 4C Set Barry Skelton Brig O' Balgownie

1- 8 1s and 4s cross RH and cast in 1 place (2s and 3s step down/up 3-4); 1s and 4s dance LH across. End 1L followed by 1M facing 2M, 4M followed by 4L facing 3L
9-16 1s and 4s dance ½ Alternating Tandem diagonal RSh reel with 1st corners, couples pass LSh and dance ½ Alternating Tandem diagonal RSh reel with 2nd corners. (3)14(2)
17-24 1s+2s and 4s+3s dance ½ Alternating Tandem LSh reel across; 1s+4s dance ½ RH across, ½ turn partner RH to finish on own sides. 3142

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


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