Dancing In Perthshire
Scottish Country Dance Instruction
DANCING IN PERTHSHIRE (S4x32) Sq.Set Janet Macdonald Perth 95th Anniversary and RSCDS Book 541- 8 Ladies dance ½ RH across, turn opposite Man LH; Ladies dance ½ RH across and turn partner LH back to place
9-16 Men dance ½ LH across, turn opposite Lady RH; Men dance ½ LH across and turn partner RH back to place
17-24 All 4 couples set, advance and retire (1 step each); Men Petronella turn 1 place to right and set with new partner
25-32 All circle 8H round and back
Repeat 3 more times with new partners to end with original partner
(MINICRIB. Dance crib compiled by Charles Upton, Deeside Caledonian Society, and his successors)
Keith Rose's Crib Diagram
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Devised by Janet Macdonald, from RSCDS Perth and Perthshire Branch, published in RSCDS Book 54, Dance number 3.Recommended tune: "Dancing in Perthshire", composed by Maureen Rutherford.
Perthshire, officially known as the County of Perth, is a historic area located in central Scotland.
Covering around 6,547 square kilometres, it was the fourth-largest of the traditional Scottish counties. It has been informally referred to as "The Big County" and "The Shire".
From 1890 to 1975, Perthshire had its own county council. In 1929, it was administratively combined with Kinross-shire, a much smaller neighbouring county, to form a joint county council. Following the Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973, the county was abolished in 1975, and its land was divided between the Tayside and Central regions. A further reorganisation in 1996 led to most of the former county becoming part of the Perth and Kinross council area, with small parts in the southeast joining the council areas of Stirling and Clackmannanshire. Although Perthshire no longer exists as a local government area, the name is still used for land registration and certain official purposes.
A major geological feature, the Highland Boundary Fault, runs through the region. This fault divides the area into two contrasting landscapes. The northern part lies within the Grampian Mountains and is known for its rugged hills, glens and lochs, including Loch Tay and Loch Earn. The southern part is part of the Central Lowlands, with more level ground and fertile soils. The River Tay, Scotland's longest river, flows through Perthshire and drains much of its eastern area.
Agriculture is prominent in the southern lowlands, where crops such as soft fruit, cereals and seed potatoes are grown. The county also has large areas of woodland and supports hydroelectric power schemes. The northern area attracts many visitors due to its scenery and opportunities for outdoor activities.
Perth was the traditional county town and served as the administrative and commercial centre. Today, it remains the main hub for the wider area now administered as Perth and Kinross.
"A Perthshire River" Alfred De Breanski (1852–1928), Oil On Canvas, Before c. 1928
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