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Craigleith (Goldring)

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CRAIGLEITH (R88) Sq.Set Roy Goldring G and S Dances 2

1- 8 1s+3s dance R&L
9-16 1s+3s dance Ladies' Chain
17-32 2s+4s repeat bars 1-16
33-40 All Ladies advance and retire for 2 steps and dance RH across to places facing out
41-48 All Ladies dance clockwise round outside of set
49-56 All Men advance and retire for 2 steps and dance LH across to places facing out
57-64 All Men dance anticlockwise round set
65-72 1s+3s Promenade anticlockwise round inside of set and set facing in
73-80 2s+4s Promenade clockwise round inside of set and set facing in
81-88 All circle 8H round and back

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


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Craigleith is a small island in the Firth of Forth off North Berwick in East Lothian, Scotland. It is 24 m at its highest point.

Craigleith is also a district of north Edinburgh, Scotland. The name "Craigleith" comes from the Scottish Gaelic "Creag liath" meaning "grey rock" which was obtained from Craigleith quarry.

Craigleith
Craigleith Island From North Berwick Harbour


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