Cauldshiels Loch

Scottish Country Dance Instruction

1- 8 1s set advancing, turn 2H to face down nearer hands joined; 1s dance down (2 steps) and set advancing passing LSh to face 1st corners
9-16 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 1st corners and pull back RSh (twirl) to face 2nd corners; 1s dance ½ diagonal reel of 4 with 2nd corners to end in 2nd place own side. (3)1(2)
17-20 Corners face in diagonally and All set, corners change places RH on sides while 1s Petronella turn into lines of 3 across (1L between 2s, 1M between 3s)
21-24 Corners face in diagonally and All set, corners cross RH with partner while 1s Petronella turn to 2nd place opposite sides. 2(1)3
25-32 1s+3s set nearer hands joined and dance ¾ double Fig of 8 (1s cast, 3s cross up to start) 231

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